Author Archives: jordan

We may not love “religion”, but does Jesus?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jordan

With all of the recent buzz surrounding our creative diagnosis of “religion”, I felt it necessary to chime in…briefly. There are many ways to approach this topic, and for the record I think this is a good conversation to have. … Continue reading →

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Why Ephesians?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by jordan

As a Youth Pastor, I make it my duty of first importance to encourage biblical literacy and understanding (sadly not the norm). I do this for many reasons, but mainly because their generation is becoming less receptive to inductive study (optimistic usage of … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving should last forever…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jordan

 ”Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you…” (1 Thess 5:16-18) Though I believe many would agree that comfort food, televised football and mid-afternoon naps would make … Continue reading →

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To know and be known…

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jordan

“For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. … Continue reading →

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We pray according to our hope.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jordan

I realize that it’s been a while since my last post. I really don’t want to be the guy who busts out 5-6 posts a month just because he has to. All that to say, I also don’t want to be the guy who goes three months … Continue reading →

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The greatest cause in the world…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jordan

In my office, above my desk, hangs this framed message.  “The greatest cause in the world is joyfully rescuing people from hell, meeting their earthly needs, making them glad in God, and doing it with a kind, serious pleasure that makes Christ … Continue reading →

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