Category Archives: Faith

South Africa

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Jason

Merry Christmas. This will be my last post for a few weeks. At some point in the next couple weeks, I’ll be making a very special trip, a trip I’ve wanted to make for several years. I’ll be going to … Continue reading →

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An Overlooked Ingredient

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jason

Among other things, Paul writes the Philippians to encourage unity. He writes in 1.27-28, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in … Continue reading →

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The Soul of a Church

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jason

Yesterday I had the chance to worship again at my “home” church, College Hills in Lebanon, TN. In April, I wrote some of my reflections regarding our last opportunity to worship at College Hills on Easter Sunday. I guess there’s … Continue reading →

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Selfish Praying

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jason

I realized something as I was praying today. My prayers are really, really selfish. I realized that I use a lot of first person pronouns when I pray. A lot of “God, I want to ask you to do this” … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Gospel You’ve Never Heard

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jason

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. David Rudel’s “The Gospel You’ve Never Heard” is a challenging assault on evangelical Christianity’s modern presentation of the Gospel. The book is subtitled “What a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Holocaust Diaries

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jason

Disclaimer: Tyndale House Publishers provided me a complimentary copy of this book. __________ Nonna Bannister lived the majority of her life without sharing her Holocaust experiences with those she was closest to, not even her husband. Near the end of … Continue reading →

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Michael Frost on Kingdom Metrics

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Jason

Some great thoughts on “Kingdom Metrics” from Michael Frost. Assist goes to the Missional Church Network, a great place to overhear some fresh conversations re: faith.

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The Sermon on the Mount 16

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jason

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 9

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Jason

Last night, our Bible story was about God’s promise to Abraham that the Messiah would come from his descendants. The kids asked what “Messiah” meant; I told them it meant Jesus was sent from God, that He was God’s “anointed … Continue reading →

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A Pessimist’s Take on Hope

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Jason

My Dad was a pretty negative guy. When I was growing up, I could never go to my friends’ swimming parties. When I asked why, my Dad would say, “Because you don’t know how to swim.” “How am I supposed … Continue reading →

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