Category Archives: Scripture

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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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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Surrounded

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Jason

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. — Psalm 125I believe the Christian faith is about being the best representation of Jesus I can possibly be. I believe followers of Christ are … Continue reading →

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Jackson Cash Bybee

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Jason

Jackson Cash Bybee was born today at 9:01am. He weighs 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and he’s 18 inches long. We chose this name for our son because Jackson means “God has been gracious.” With all that we’ve been through with … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Kids, Prayer, Scripture, Sunny | 8 Comments