Category Archives: Theology

Secure

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Jason

In The Valley of Vision, there is a prayer entitled “Assurance.” It begins in an explosion of praise language: Almighty God,I am loved with everlasting love,clothed in eternal righteousness,my peace flowing like a river,my comforts many and large, my joy … Continue reading →

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God the Spirit: A Prayer

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Jason

Today’s prayer from The Valley of Vision is entitled, “God the Spirit.” The prayer is an earnest plea for the power of the Spirit’s abiding presence, as evidenced by the opening line: O Lord God,I pray not so much for … Continue reading →

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A Disciple’s Renewal

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Jason

I’m continuing to use the Puritan Prayer book The Valley of Vision for my daily prayer and it is such a rich experience. Today I read through the prayer entitled “A Disciple’s Renewal.” Here are a few excerpts, along with … Continue reading →

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Christ, the Fullness

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Jason

From The Valley of Vision. Excerpted from the prayer “Fullness in Christ.” Thou hast taught me that Christ has all fullness and so all plenitude of the Spirit, that all fullness I lack in myself is in him…that it is … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Gospel of “Saving Private Ryan”

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Jason

When Steven Speilberg’s Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998, I thought it was an immediate classic. It was hailed for its gritty, realistic depiction of the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach in WWII and went on to win several … Continue reading →

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Christ is All

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jason

My devotions recently have been coming from the Puritan prayer book, The Valley of Vision. This collection of prayers has provided such meaningful language for my own time of prayer each day. The prayer I read today is entitled “Christ … Continue reading →

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Luther on God

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Jason

I’m drawn to this quote by Martin Luther: If your faith and trust are right, then God is the true one. Conversely, where your trust is false and wrong, there you do not have the true God. For these two … Continue reading →

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Attractional vs. Missional

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Jason

I preached recently on the difference between the attractional model of church and the missional model. I worked up this chart to help explain these somewhat arcane terms.

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The De-Centering of Self

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Jason

In our day and age, the gospel can come off as little more than self-improvement. Our increasingly therapeutic culture regularly touts the benefits of mindfulness and gratitude, which certainly aligns with Christian practices of meditation and prayer. In that regard, … Continue reading →

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Praying Your Way Into Glory

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Jason

I was recently reading Luke’s account of the transfiguration of Jesus. And this line really stood out to me: And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Luke 9:29 I’d … Continue reading →

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