Category Archives: Simply Jason
The Dash
Tonight I listened to Pastor Ben Harris, the Men’s Pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church give a message on God’s grace in our lives and how we must respond to it. While there were many gold nuggets of information in … Continue reading
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Gloria Steinem: “Follow Your Fears.”
Tonight, I watched Charlie Rose interview journalist, feminist, writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Because I do not follow feminist authors (not because of any bias, but rather because the subject of feminism does not interest me), I had never heard … Continue reading
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Saved! Now What??
Have you ever met a person who claims to follow Christ yet does literally nothing but take up space in the church pew every weekend? You know the person I am talking about… The one claims salvation through faith alone, … Continue reading
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Do the Fundamentals of Christianity Matter?
I am currently reading an incredible book on the life and history of German Lutheran theologian and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The book, authored by Eric Metaxas, is entitled BONHOEFFER: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr, Spy. It chronicles Bonhoeffer’s childhood, years of study … Continue reading
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Michael Guglielmucci: Fake Healer?
Tonight as I sat down to plan the worship set for tomorrow’s SMCC Men’s Ministry breakfast, I came across a song called “Healer” written by Michael Guglielmucci, an Australia-based worship leader. This beautiful song of declaration became a huge hit across … Continue reading
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Wynton Marsalis: Superstar, Teamplayer
I just watched an incredible 60 Minutes segment on the music of jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. While his talent speaks for itself – winner of 9 Grammy Awards (being the only artist ever to win five years consecutively AND the … Continue reading
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“California Chivalry” = Oxymoron
I remember waiting tables at a Chili’s restaurant in Indiana the summer before I came to California. On one of my last evenings serving guests I had a table to the rudest customers I think I have ever had. I … Continue reading
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Jason C. Prater
