Category Archives: Social Issues

How We Grow: Grace

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Jason

Last week we noted that we don’t grow very much from doing many things one or two times. No, we grow from doing a few things many times. That’s a key to practicing the spiritual disciplines. We have to engage … Continue reading →

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Judge? Good News?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Jason

A little extra thought here. How is it good news that Jesus is the judge of the living and the dead? It’s actually good news for those who have suffered, those who have experienced oppression. Look at what Simon Peter … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Jason

Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely ever hit the mark. This year I’m finishing with a total of 45 books read. But given the hectic pace … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Jason

The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading →

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Holy Confrontation: Guilt

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Jason

When God called Moses out of the burning bush, He told him to go back to Egypt, to confront Pharaoh and to demand that he set the Israelites free from slavery. Exodus 3:10, “Come, I will send you to Pharaoh … Continue reading →

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A Sign of the Times?

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Jason

A few days ago, it was reported that Amy Grant and Vince Gill were going to host a same-sex wedding for a family member on their farm. I came across this news on Twitter when Franklin Graham made the following … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2022

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Jason

This time of year, I always post about the best books I’ve read over the last twelve months. I set myself a goal to read 52 books a year — one per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely … Continue reading →

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Reading List for Critical Theory, Identity Politics and Social Justice

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Jason

Over the last year or two, I’ve been doing a deep study of Critical Theory and social justice. Given the near-universal acceptance of Critical Theory today, my view is bound to be very unpopular. But I have come to view … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Jason

See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. At that … Continue reading →

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Anxious for Nothing: The Power of Choice, Part 3

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jason

Joy It’s really easy to confuse joy and happiness. But there are actually some important differences between the two. There’s really not a lot in the Bible about happiness, which is kind of surprising given how the pursuit of happiness … Continue reading →

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