Category Archives: Kingdom Values

The Sermon on the Mount 25

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jason

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Cindi Bradley

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jason

Cindi Bradley is one of the best writers I know. I first met Cindi about 10 years ago when she moved back to the Huntsville area. I’ve always had an appreciation for Cindi’s family; her Dad, Gary, has been our … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 24

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jason

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your … Continue reading →

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January Media Review

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jason

If you spend any amount of time reading this blog, you know how much I enjoy books, music, movies, etc. For my fellow pop culture enthusiasts, I thought I’d start a monthly review of some of the best things I’m … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Values: Hospitable Speech

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jason

In addition to my ongoing series on The Sermon on the Mount, I’ve decided to begin writing (in no particular order) about the values and principles that usher in the Kingdom reign of God. I’m not claiming to be an … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 23

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jason

14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. — Matthew 6:14-15 On … Continue reading →

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Decommitted

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jason

Tonight on ESPN, the “bottom line” scrolled across with details about various college football prospects and their commitments to play for NCAA schools. With National Signing Day looming in a few weeks, these kinds of reports are fairly common this … Continue reading →

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On Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jason

Yesterday, I was reminded to be thankful. During worship yesterday, our church family participated in “Mission Thanksgiving”, an effort to provide a Thanksgiving blessing to some impoverished families in our community. The Mayfair family brought in enough canned goods to … Continue reading →

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Love Begets Life

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Jason

On the first page of scripture, the Bible affirms this fundamental truth: we are created in the image of God. Over the years, few things have captivated my imagination quite like this little phrase. The Imago Dei is rife with … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 20

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jason

1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no … Continue reading →

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