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.
Correctness isn’t political
We should be able to speak our truth in a free society. So should other people. But it’s a rotten lie to suggest belittling…
Summer storm
Have you been on a big lake when a storm rolls in? Dark clouds gather in the distance, and the distance creeps closer and…
Whose world is ending?
I knew some wannabe prophets who predicted the end of the world would come in their lifetimes. But they’re gone now. They saw things…
Light becomes hope
When darkness was so thick you could wear it, God had an idea. “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). In a flash, he knew…
Im-pul-sive
Sometimes we make decisions and ask, “What was I thinking?” after the fact. Ready. Fire. Aim. That can leave us filled with regret or…
Above the crowd
“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus. . . . He wanted to see who…
Then they came for me
Martin Niemöller was a Lutheran pastor in Nazi Germany. He eventually found the courage to publicly oppose Adolph Hitler. As a result, he spent…
Forgiveness sagas
The story of civilization is a forgiveness saga. Unfold a big world map on a table and drop a dime on any modern population…
Paying the price for being incomplete
We are underperforming in many important arenas because the teams on the field are incomplete. Too many things are still under the thumbs of…
Crocus watch
My favorite tree is a towering white pine because it’s majestic, soft, and always green. My favorite bird is the red cardinal because he…
A gallery and a treasure chest
The human mind is a picture gallery, and the human heart is a treasure chest. God did not install a border wall in our…
Martha’s mistake
I think it’s time someone speaks up for Martha. For too long she’s been maligned in Sunday school lessons and sermons for being some…