Category Archives: Scripture

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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Conversations

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Jason

This year, I’m recommending this as a Christmas gift to everyone I know. I fell in love with Eugene Peterson’s The Message about a decade ago and each time I return to it, I’m always taken by the fresh, crisp … Continue reading →

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Ozella’s Psalm

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Jason

Over the past few months, I’ve been blessed to spend some time with some dear saints here at Mayfair, Paul Kendrick and his sweet wife Ozella. Paul is in poor health, but his mind is still nimble and sharp. His … Continue reading →

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My Friend Tobs, or Eat This Book

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Jason

Yesterday, I had the chance to spend some time with a former student of mine, Tobias. Tobias, or Tobs as his friends call him, was an exchange student at Madison Academy the first year I taught there. A native of … Continue reading →

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Church Signs & Anger

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Jason

I generally like to keep things pretty positive over here at Already & Not Yet. As my friend Mike is prone to say on his blog, there are plenty of other places you can go if you want negative. I … Continue reading →

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The Living Word expressed in the words

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Jason

“We seek the Living Word expressed in the words.” — Karl Barth Today promises to be one of the great highlights of my career in ministry. As a part of a special worship service at our church this morning, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Jason

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”The words of Jesus, Matthew 5 The Beatitudes have always challenged me. I love Jesus’ topsy-turvy sayings — blessed are those of you who are in mourning, … Continue reading →

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