Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Abounding in Hope

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Jason

I came across a verse in my study today that I’ve never fully absorbed before. But it was one that especially resonated with me. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that … Continue reading →

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I Believe: The Gospel

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Jason

What is the Gospel? For too long, the Gospel has been reduced to a series of propositional doctrinal statements one must intellectually assent to in order to experience personal forgiveness of sin and receive the promise of going to some … Continue reading →

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I Believe: Imago Dei

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Jason

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 We begin not with ourselves but with God. This is the initial assertion of Scripture: “In … Continue reading →

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It Keeps No Record of Wrongs

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Jason

There’s this guy that owes me thirty bucks. I “loaned” him some money a few years ago on the promise that he’d pay me back the next week. That never happened and now, years later, I’ve pretty much resigned myself … 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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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 3: Ministry

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Jason

During my lunch break the other day, I decided to go get a haircut. I don’t have a “usual” place I go for a haircut. Sunny says I’m a “spontaneous haircut-getter”; rather than making an appointment somewhere, I’m more liable … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Jason

Jesus was pretty up front about the cost of discipleship. Luke records a conversation Jesus had with a large crowd of would-be followers: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Discipleship

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jason

If you want to hear a great lesson on discipleship, click here and listen to Gary’s lesson entitled, “What Is God’s Goal For Me?”. You can also download the MP3 if you’re interested. Absolutely great stuff.

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