Category Archives: Social Issues

Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Jason

I know the blogosphere will be humming today with many a 9/11 tribute. Over at Jim Wallis’ blog, he’s posted Deny Them Their Victory: A Religious Response to Terrorism, his written response in the weeks that followed that terrible day. … Continue reading →

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Empty Bowls

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Jason

Three months ago, I was part of a mission team that traveled to San Marcos, Honduras to work with Mission Lazarus. I took this picture in one of the outlying villages where poverty runs rampant. The Seventh Day Adventists in … Continue reading →

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Gustav

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Jason

If you’re looking for something to pray about, look no further than the Gulf Coast. With Gustav furiously approaching the United States after ravaging Cuba over the weekend, cities up and down the coast have been evacuated. That is, those … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Get

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jason

Why my kids insist on watching Christmas sing-a-long videos in the middle of August. Seriously. I guess they come by it honest. Why my wife is obsessed with Jon and Kate + 8. Can someone please explain the appeal of … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Jason

These days my blogging (and my thoughts) is pretty random and sporadic. Today, I give you a few of my random thoughts: As if we needed further confirmation that Tiger is the best player on the planet, now comes this. … Continue reading →

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Long Time No Blog

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Jason

Well, long time no blog, right? I was on a mission trip last week in San Marcos, Honduras, so I haven’t really been around the computer for the past 10 days or so. Our group spent the week working with … Continue reading →

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Justice and Righteousness

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Jason

In Deuteronomy 16, corporate Israel receives a charge from Yahweh to be devoted to justice: “You (Israel) shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they … Continue reading →

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Looking at the Poor

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jason

Today was the first time in a long time that I’d spent some time in public with some poor people. We had a benevolence situation at church and I spent a couple of hours this afternoon getting this young couple … Continue reading →

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Rich Mullins Quote

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jason

Rich Mullins on the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers you’ve done it to me. And this is what I’ve come to think. That if I want to identify fully with … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Like Jesus

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Jason

Since I’ve been thinking about Rich Mullins today, I thought it apropos to post this quote I came across. This is Mullins talking about the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers … Continue reading →

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