Category Archives: Scripture

Legalism Is In My Blood

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Jason

Legalism must be in my blood. I had this thought the other day at Wal-Mart. As I stood in the Express Check-Out line, I actually took the time to count the number of items the lady in front of me … Continue reading →

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My Scriptures

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jason

Probably the greatest impact this resolution has had on me after the first month is the way Scripture has been my fuel. Obviously, the impetus for this little project came from 2 Corinthians 5. But as the reality of Christ’s … Continue reading →

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The Subject of Every Verb

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Jason

Terrence Fretheim, in his book The Pentateuch, makes some interesting observations regarding the rhetorical features of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In addition to the portrait of God as Creator, Law-Giver, Judge, and Savior, an entirely relational … Continue reading →

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Memorize: Shema

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Jason

I think I need to use this outlet to challenge myself. Other than “thinking about” the love of Christ all day long, I think I’m in need of some challenges. So I want to commit to memorizing more Scripture. Over … Continue reading →

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No Fear In Love, Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

I made this post on my other blog. Wanted to post it here, too. I have much to say, but with grad classes starting up again this week, I haven’t had the time to blog here like I want to. … Continue reading →

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No Fear in Love

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

So, this New Year’s Resolution thing. 10 days in and I’m beginning to realize how incredibly difficult it is to be controlled by the love of Christ. On the one hand, I’ve become more intentional about things, like choosing to … Continue reading →

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Be Found In Him

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Jason

Today I give you a devotional writing from the pen of my good friend Cindi. As you can tell, she’s quite a deep thinker and a great writer. Enjoy these thoughts from a fellow sojourner along the Way. Luke 15 … Continue reading →

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No Fear In Love

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Jason

I came across a few passages from 1 John today that give me even more motivation to love. 1 John 2:9 – Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. 1 … Continue reading →

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Compelled

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Jason

For the love of Christ compels us… Paul, 2 Corinthians 5 This is usually the blog post where I make some kind of ridiculous New Year’s resolutions that I’ll supposedly keep all year. Like last year’s no Mountain Dew resolution. … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 9

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Jason

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the … Continue reading →

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