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.
One-sided coins
There are teachings in the Bible that are one-sided coins. “Those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also…
Just an ordinary year
I thought I would do a retrospective on the past year. Here is my checklist for this year in review. Did I get some…
E is for empathy
If you’re a young adult wrestling with the idea of going to church and attaching yourself to organized religion, I want you to know…
The victory is still won
Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is still won. It has not been reversed or overturned. It will never be reversed or…
The victory is ours now
Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is ours right now. We don’t have to wait to be thrilled by the spectacular events…
The victory fosters peace
Friends of Jesus in every generation, peace be with you. What Jesus did two thousand years ago is still bringing peace because it turns…
Everything we do teaches
The King of kings and Lord of lords, with every supernatural power at his disposal, said his disciples should go into the whole wide…
Life’s a song
My three-year-old granddaughter, Addison, has the lead role in her own musicals. Her life is filled with songs. She’s in a very happy head…
A lot in common
We Americans have a penchant for seeing ourselves as God’s chosen people. That’s the mentality our Puritan forefathers and mothers handed down to us….
Trusted with grace
For a long time, the relationship between God and people was a transaction. It was always quid pro quo, this for that, tit for…
Today
“The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today” (Isaiah 38:19). Today you will take about 23,040 breaths, and you don’t even…
Rediscovering virtue
Virtue is having high moral standards. Like yeast, it can work its way into everything. Virtue is also elusive. Goodness isn’t picked like seashells…