Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Dangerous

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jason

News reports broke last week of a young Indiana woman who was lying on the couch watching television when her boyfriend arrived home and surprised her by asking her to marry him. When she declined his proposal, he became so … Continue reading →

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The World Seen Through Its Victims

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jason

Douglas John Hall, in his excellent book titled Thinking the Faith, writes of the necessity incumbent upon disciples of Jesus to acknowledge others as “bearers of worlds”, to honor those we encounter as individuals to whom the world has uniquely … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Values: Indiscriminate Love

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Jason

I continue to reflect on the devastating storm that blew through here a little more than two weeks ago. If you came here looking for music reviews or cutesy posts about what my kids have done this week, I’ve got … Continue reading →

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On Grace and Faith

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jason

A helpful thought from Robert Schnase’s wonderful little book Five Practices of Fruitful Living: Grace refers to the gift-like quality of God’s love, the initiating power and presence of God in our lives. Grace is God accepting us, despite our … Continue reading →

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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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