Category Archives: Kingdom Values

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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Hope for Today

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Jason

These are hard days we’re living in. The economy is on everyone’s mind. Words like “bailout” and “corporate bonuses” have caught our ire. I have several friends and loved ones who are looking for jobs right now; even those who … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Language (or Close Enough is Good Enough)

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jason

(This post is a continuation of the thoughts I posted here.) We have to acknowledge that our language is incapable of encompassing the totality of God. Asking our finite minds to apprehend the infinite God is like asking a ladybug … Continue reading →

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One Word

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Jason

On his blog, Mike Cope once commented that each year he tries to choose a “theme word”, a word to focus on over the course of each year. A few years ago, he chose the word “listen”. Great word. Great … Continue reading →

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The Intersection of Hope

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Jason

It’s easy to look back and see that 2008 was a difficult year. The economy is on everyone’s mind; each day brings news of more corporate scandals and massive employee layoffs. But 2009 is upon us and with the new … Continue reading →

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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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