Category Archives: Repentance

Harsh and Difficult

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Jason

One of the Desert Fathers, Hyperechios, said: “Monk (solitary one / alone one), do not show yourself to be harsh and difficult. Be mindful that no one who is harsh and difficult has persevered.” I need this word, because I’m … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Antioch in Pisidia

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Jason

[For context, read Acts 13:13-52] Having preached the gospel across the island of Cyprus, Paul and Barnabas set out for Perga in Pamphylia. At this point, for unspecified reasons, John Mark leaves the group and returns to Jerusalem (Acts 13:13). … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Cyprus, Part Two

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Jason

According to Acts 4:36, Barnabas was a native of Cyprus. He and Paul arrive in Salamis, formerly the capital, on the eastern coast. Here they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogue, which is consistent with the earlier … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Grace

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Jason

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter … Continue reading →

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Pedro’s Story

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Jason

I don’t think I will ever forget Pedro’s story:

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Baja 2024

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Jason

We had a great time on our Baja mission trip this year. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to preach on the theme of “Returning to Your First Love.” I’m grateful to say that we had several restorations and one baptism. … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Repentance

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Jason

I think this is what the moment of repentance looks like:

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Confession: Penitential Psalms

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Jason

There are many different types of psalms — psalms of praise, thanksgiving, lament, for example. Several psalms have been designated as “penitential psalms” because of the emphasis on confession and repentance. Below are a few excerpts from these psalms. May … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Confession

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Jason

The first thing I want to say today is this: God loves to forgive. This is the good news that changes everything for us. Someone has estimated that one-third of the parables Jesus taught are about forgiveness. In the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: The Judge of the Living and the Dead

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Jason

Over the last few weeks, we have looked at a lot of important descriptions of Jesus. But you can’t tell the full story of Jesus without including this one: He is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. I … Continue reading →

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