Tag Archives: Jesus

Suffering with Jesus

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jacob Young

It was over two years ago now. I’d gotten a concerned call from Michelle and headed home from work. When I got there, there was even more reason to be upset and confused. The next day we found out we’d … Continue reading →

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The prayer of a father in the middle of the night

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Jacob Young

The Lord has been very kind to me over the last year to help me see my need for Jesus in the bare hours of the night when he uses my son to teach me that I am not God, … Continue reading →

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Heaven is with Christ. That is all we need.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jacob Young

We are hosting a retreat at our church this weekend on Heaven, so the subject has been on my mind a good bit while. Bellow is a small but powerful thought from J.C. Ryle on Jesus’ prayer for us about … Continue reading →

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Review: Tempted and Tried by Russell Moore

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jacob Young

It seems a little odd to me to try and make a bridge between us on the subject of temptation. If the news outlets are any indicator, Senators still face the temptations of infidelity, government heads still face the temptations … Continue reading →

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All that’s needed is free in Jesus

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jacob Young

I’ll be honest, sometimes I skim in my Bible reading. I don’t know if you’re like me, but I sometimes quickly pass over the powerful intent of statements in the Bible because I’m not immediately being addressed. Often times a letter or … Continue reading →

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No bare life in Christ

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jacob Young

I’m warning you, if you keep reading, you’ll be filled with the joy of Christ, but it won’t be easy. With that said, I wanted to share one of those glorious gems I’ve come across in reading John Owen. Neither … Continue reading →

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We cannot merely call him “Jesus”

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jacob Young

My wife and I are reading through Seeing with New Eyes by David Powlison together. In getting ready for date night tonight, I read this passage and was flooded with the love of Christ. Powlison is going through and making … Continue reading →

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Live as though you need Jesus

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Jacob Young

Last night, I sinned. I know, “Whaaaaaaat?!” How did that happen? Oh, you know, the usual: In a conversation with a friend, and there I am with a particularly dear, well-groomed soapbox and an opportunity to pontificate. So there I … Continue reading →

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