Jason Nelson
Jason had a career as a teacher, counselor, and leader. He has written and spoken extensively on a variety of topics related to the Christian life. He has been a contributing writer for Time of Grace since 2010. Jason lives with his wife, Nancy, in Wisconsin.
Owen rocks!
My little grandson Owen has a way about him that commands attention. He’s not naughty. He’s just cute. For instance, his favorite Christmas song…
Lessons from Barry
I’m learning a lot from my friend Barry. He’s a native New Yorker and very devoted to his Jewish faith and heritage. He and…
Commitment
When I got terribly sick recently, my wife’s commitment to me was tested to the full. She almost spent as much time in the…
Cabin fever
Winter in the north is hard on machinery and people. Winter stops being crisp really fast. Ice-cold things grind slowly if they grind at…
Thanksgiving memoir
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of…
Dear Dad
Dear Dad, I miss you every day. Your prayer rings in my ears: “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord” (Psalm 130:1)….
Dear Mom
Dear Mom, I miss you every day. Your motto rings in my ears: “Put on the full armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11). I appreciate…
A place for lost sheep
Is there a place in your heart for lost sheep? They’ll return if we don’t give up on them, if reclaiming them is our…
Collectivity
Swiss psychologist Carl Jung (1875–1961) made important contributions to the field of psychology. He laid a foundation for understanding different personality types by classifying…
Thank heaven for young women
The Equal Rights Amendment says, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any…
Even if they roll their eyes
There were some eye rollers around my dinner table. They had my surname and were eating my food. Whenever I took that occasion to…
The loyalty of a husband
I have a friend who studied art and design. He says, “The eye is drawn to a vertical line.” That’s the temptation men face…