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.
Follow God’s example
Reading the Bible upside down can be very discouraging. Focusing on the warnings, judgments, and bad acts of chosen people can diminish one’s appreciation…
Being a good neighbor
Jesus knew that everyone loves a good story. He told many in his teaching ministry. There were stories about lost sheep and coins, wayward…
Your purpose
If you watch the TV show Shark Tank, you have seen ambitious entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to the dais of successful investors. The contestants…
Exercising freedom
Freedom is one of THE big ideas. It’s so big that it shapes the course of history. Jesus said, “If the Son sets you…
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…
Building bridges
I identify myself as being a Christian. I like the best teachings of the reformer Martin Luther. What is better than God’s grace alone?…
Depend on Jesus
Early in 2021, a rare infection entered my bloodstream and ravaged my heart. I almost died several times. Teams of heroic doctors scrambled to…
Legacy
I’ve done lots of different things in my life. My resume tops out as a writer for Time of Grace. It’s been an extraordinary…
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…
Put it all together
Athletes become superstars when they can put it all together. The fundamentals of the game are in them. They hit the shot consistently. They…
The teacher’s focus
Jesus was an amazing teacher. He was willing to teach anyone, anytime, anyplace. “Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a…
New wine needs new skin
“Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed….