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.
It’s a God thing
“King Belshazzar gave a great banquet. . . . Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the…
Of little importance
Here’s a rainy day activity. Go to a resale shop and buy an old globe. Put seven billion dots on it. Distribute them around…
Do nothing when you need to
When I couldn’t work because of disabling back pain, I learned a difficult lesson. Sometimes we just need to do nothing. I still feel…
Go big
The story of Babel is a cautionary tale. The lesson is that being self-aggrandizing never ends well. When our motives are to defy God…
Better is good
Forget about perfect. It’s not going to happen. Only God is perfect. I suggest we focus on something more attainable like being better. We…
Gentle rain
I was listening to an agronomist talk about the relative infrequency of gentle rains. He had data showing we are getting more and more…
La luz se convierte en esperanza
Cuando la oscuridad era tan densa que podías usarla como ropa, Dios tuvo una idea. “Hágase la luz” (Génesis 1:3). En un instante, él…
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)….
Sober eyes
The addiction recovery group at my church has dubbed itself “Sober Eyes.” It was started by a recovering addict. He knew other addicts who…
Scapegoating
It started as a beautiful thing. On the Day of Atonement, the high priest made sacrifices for himself, the people, and everything contaminated by…
America needs a conscience
America needs a conscience. We’re in a moment that’s begging for a leader with integrity who can help us form a national conscience out…
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…