Author Archives: jasondeuman

33Fear-of-GOD is a school in skilled living– first you learn humility, then you experience glory. I have really been enjoying reading the Paraphrase the Message. It really simplifies all the language. It’s quite nice. but I was reading this passage today and I don’t know why it jumped out at me so strongly. I guessContinue reading “Wisdom Nugget from Proverbs 15:33”

I am very privileged to be able to speak quite regularly on Sunday mornings here at tNC. I really enjoy these opportunities to grow in my giftings and the freedom that I have to experiment with different ideas. This week I am talking about Exodus 19, where God Comes and talks to the nation ofContinue reading “Speaking this Sunday”

I love this video. I still haven’t seen the movie yet but I need to

Well My Birthday is this week and I love Jesus and everything, but I wanted to give you some guidelines on what not to give me. This Shirt Any of These Or this I don’t want to sound ungrateful, But just do us both a favor. Hope you have a great week.

For the next two weeks in Transit we are going to be talking about worship through suffering. It’s a pretty interesting topic becuase suffering usually has two effects on people’s faith, suffering can strengthen it, or suffering and destroy it. Unfortunately I have no cure for suffering, and I have no answers for why badContinue reading “Worship Through Suffering”

“God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.” –John Piper Desiring God I have been reflecting a lot on this passage last week. In our college group we are doing a series on worship. The cool thing about this series is that there is no end date right now. We are justContinue reading “The Joy of Worship”

Well today I am doing something that I have been hoping not to have to do. I am going to an interview for a part time job at starbucks. Kathy and I are trying to prepare for the birth of Judah in June, and we keep having these crazy unexpected bills and situations come upContinue reading “Starbucks”

I was told by several people that I needed to read the Open Secret by Leslie Newbigin. So with elevate 06 concluded, I am finding that I have a little bit more time to focus on some reading and studying. Which is a good thing. I’m only done with the second chapter of this book,Continue reading “The Open Secret”

Man, all the stress, busy-ness, and detail checking was totally worth it. This past weekend at Elevate was a blast, and most importantly I believe God really began a work in some of our hardest kids, and encouraged our core, and reminded our youth leaders that it’s all worth it. Our times of worship wereContinue reading “Elevate 06 Rocked”

Elevate came so quickly. I can’t believe it. This is the week that I have been preparing for and stressing over. and it’s finally here. I can’t believe it. I really don’t have much to write other than if any one reads this that they would pray for our retreat this friday saturday and sunday.