Category Archives: Scripture

Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 3

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Jason

The word “anxiety” is derived from another word meaning “to choke” or “to cause pain by squeezing.” One of the Greek words for anxiety was used to describe the yokes that would be put on the necks of slaves in … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 2

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Jason

Gratitude is an important discipleship practice. And it is just that — a practice. Just like you’ll never learn to play the guitar without regular practice, we’ll never become the kind of people God will us to be — people … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jason

We’ve heard it hundreds of times: 2020 has been a difficult year in so many respects. The coronavirus has claimed the lives of over 250,000 Americans and has completely disrupted our way of life this year. I read a line … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk by a 13-Year-Old

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Jason

Our youth group held their fall retreat this weekend and one of the speakers taught from the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. Her message inspired our youngest to come home and write out Habakkuk 1 along with his own notes … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Better.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jason

Originally posted on Faith & Education:
John Steinbeck once wrote, “Try to understand men. If you understand each other, you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and almost always leads to love.”…

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Sixteen

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jason

He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Psalm 47:4 Not all pride is sinful. Today my heart is full; I am proud beyond measure. Our twins have turned sixteen! Today we celebrate sixteen years … Continue reading →

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What Breaks Your Heart?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Jason

What breaks your heart? I’ve been thinking about the things that get us really incensed, the sorts of things that outrage us. In my circles, I hear a lot of outrage over things like businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. … Continue reading →

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Be Gracious: A Quarantine Prayer

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jason

Turn to me and be gracious to me… Psalm 86:16 Let’s face it: we’re spending a lot of time with our loved ones in close quarters these days. I’ve found myself saying this repeatedly over the past few weeks — … Continue reading →

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The Hope That You Have

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Jason

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… 1 Peter 3:15 … Continue reading →

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Scarcity and the Abundance of God

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Jason

I have a confession to make: I am really struggling with a scarcity mindset right now. A few nights ago, I went out to the store to get some bread. When I got there, this is what I found:  I’ve … Continue reading →

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