Category Archives: Kingdom Values

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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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 2: Holy Ground

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Jason

This is Holy groundWe’re standing on Holy groundFor the Lord is present and where He is is Holy We are standing on Holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in Your … Continue reading →

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A Gradual Sort of Refinement

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Jason

Lately, I’ve become acutely aware of my imperfections. As those of you who spend time around me can attest, I can be pretty impatient, self-centered, even confrontational (as Lucy and Dylan recently witnessed! Sorry you had to see me embarrass … Continue reading →

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Huntsville Inner City Ministry

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Jason

During worship yesterday morning, we heard from Art Leslie, the minister at the Inner City church here in Huntsville. I appreciate Art and his wife Cynthia and their ministry to our community. It’s hard to believe that less than 3 … Continue reading →

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A Political Ethic

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Jason

As I prepare for a term paper on Romans 13 and the Christian’s relationship with government, a lot of thoughts have been running through my mind. Specifically, I’m thinking about my own expectation of the political process. In the past, … Continue reading →

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Bring Them to Jesus

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Jason

The portrait of Jesus in Mark 10 is one of my favorites. The disciples have been arguing about their place in the Kingdom. The Pharisees continue to seek out Jesus in order to test him. As the rich young ruler … Continue reading →

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The Centrality of the Cross

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Jason

The more I follow Jesus, the more I’m convinced that life is all about the cross. It’s central for Paul. In his polemic against the Judaizing circumcision group in Galatians, Paul’s argument centers around the cross. He writes, “You foolish … Continue reading →

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