Category Archives: Love God

Easter Thoughts: Resurrection

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jason

Today I had the opportunity to worship at my “home church”, College Hills in Lebanon, Tennessee. When you’re in full time ministry, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to go back “home” for Sunday service; in my 10+ years of … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 11

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Jason

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. — Matthew 5.9 We often define peace as an absence of violence. This is not a terrible way to define peace, just an incomplete one. The Hebrews used … Continue reading →

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Covenant God

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jason

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the covenant nature of God. Throughout the Scriptures, God initiates covenant with His people: Adam, Noah, Abram, David, the nation of Israel. I think all of this says something about God’s nature, His … Continue reading →

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Risky Love

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Jason

Over the past few years, this passage of Scripture has become more and more meaningful to me. In Jesus’ day, the Jewish rabbis would spend a lot of time discussing and prioritizing the laws in order of importance. So the … Continue reading →

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Rich Mullins Quote

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jason

Rich Mullins on the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers you’ve done it to me. And this is what I’ve come to think. That if I want to identify fully with … Continue reading →

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The Focus of His Love

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Jason

Ephesians 1 from the Message: How blessed is God! And what blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, … Continue reading →

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The One You Love the Least

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Jason

I read a Dorothy Day quote in Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace? that has always stuck with me. She said, “You really only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.” I hope that … Continue reading →

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