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Jason Elkins - who has written 56 posts on Transparent Christian Magazine.
Jason Elkins is the owner and editor of Transparent Christian Magazine and spends his day supporting small business with their web efforts at Keystone Business Solutions. Jason is a father of two, a husband of one and a follower of Jesus.
Grace Doesn’t Walk Away, We Do
During one of these moments, a good friend asked how I was doing. I said "oh, not so good tonight. I think grace walked away from me earlier when I was talking with my wife. I wasn't as kind as I should have been." He replied "Grace doesn't walk away from us Jason, we walk away from Grace."
Continue reading...Todd Abernathy “Freedom and a Tank of Gas”
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
After learning a bit more about his story of addiction and recovery, and recently being a witness at his baptism, I asked Todd if he would be willing to meet with me to discuss his life, his sobriety and his renewed focus on his faith.
Continue reading...New Neighbors, Old Habits
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I said a little prayer, and wondered if they would have children that were the same age as mine, or heaven forbid TEENAGERS with drum sets, electric guitars and bass laden car stereos. 'Was I getting old?' I thought.
Continue reading...Small Things Sound Big In The Dark
Friday, October 31, 2008
I quickly reached inside, and grabbed a flashlight so I could identify what had just scared the beJesus out us. JUST as I expected, it was a monster with 10 eyes, 20 legs and 20 rows of teeth!
Continue reading...Praying And a $4.00 Coffee
Friday, October 31, 2008
Café Mocha from Starbucks (Grande, thank you) is one of my weaknesses. Whoever thought of combining chocolate and coffee together in a frothy mix of steamed goodness should win an award. I tend to want one when I’m a bit stressed, and giving up the $4 coffee has been mighty difficult. The other day, I had a relapse.
Continue reading...Soft Skills and The Heart of God
Thursday, October 23, 2008
My brother Jeff is probably smarter than you. He was the Salutatorian of his high school class, aced almost every college course he’s ever taken.
Continue reading...Running On God’s Time - Catching Up With Shelley Jennings
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Transparent: The intro to “For All You’ve Done” just blows my mind. It may be the best intro on any cd I’ve heard this year. Can you tell me about that? “For All You’ve Done” is a pretty traditional worship song right now and I love the spark that you’ve added to it!” Shelley: We wanted the CD to play like a worship service – start off with celebration, go to reflective and dramatic worship, then end with a bang.
Continue reading...ReMix: (Because I Asked You To) From January 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I was staring at my two friends...I blinked a few times, and soaked in those comments...I was speechless. (If you know me, THAT's a mini-miracle.) I choked back a tear and choked up a "Thanks..." and told the two 20-somethings that being a parent is extremely hard, and that the rewards are incomprehensible, and I loved it.
Continue reading...Linus and God’s Big Plans
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I thought that if I ‘became a Christian’ all of the things I enjoyed doing would have to stop, and be replaced by reading The Daily Guideposts, making casseroles, shunning old friends and watching preachers on tv.
Continue reading...Catching Up With Nathan Clark George - New DVD in the Works!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Transparent: Nathan, you seem to be ‘living the dream.’ For the people that don’t know, describe your life, as you travel with your family and play music. NCG: Three years ago we decided to put all our things in storage, give up our apartment, buy a motorhome, and hit the road with our 5 children! It was a crazy time, to be sure, but we had no desire for my wife and children to be at home while I was on the road. We said many times that we would either do this together, or we would not try it at all. Since then I've played hundreds of concerts, and as a family we have seen amazing places and met so many wonderful people!
Continue reading...CIA Summit Christian Music Conference
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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