ThingsHopedForThingsHopedForThe randomly recorded thoughts of Jason Hardin. 
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On Repentance
2009-02-14 20:43:00 “Repentance means turning from as much as you know of your sin to give as much as you know of yourself to as much as you know of your God, and as your knowledge grows at these three points so your practice of repentance has to be enlarged.” - J.I. Packer
Michael Phelps?s Bong
2009-02-07 21:03:00 C.J. Mahaney has some good thoughts on the recent disappointing news concerning Michael Phelps: By now most of you have seen the photograph of Olympic superstar swimmer Michael Phelps filling his giant lungs from a bong of marijuana. When the picture appeared in a British tabloid, Phelps acknowledged it was “youthful and inappropriate.” Now there is no ... More About: Life , Tom Brady , In the News , Christ
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
2009-02-03 06:14:00 A lesson I preached in the A.M. assembly of December 28, 2008 at Laurel Canyon. This life is filled with challenges. At work. At home. At play. Especially when it comes to our spiritual journey. This lesson, looking back at 2008 and looking ahead to 2009, addresses some practical challenges that ... More About: Back , Ahead , Looking Back
Is There Room for the Lord in Your Life?
2009-01-28 20:29:00 A lesson I preached in the A.M. assembly of December 21, 2008 at Laurel Canyon. Is there room for Jesus in your life? Don’t just blow off that question. After all, you’re not the first one confronted with it. This lesson examines several episodes throughout the life of Jesus–from His birth to His death–wherein people simply ... More About: Christmas , Life , Sermons , Lord
What Will Happen When Jesus Comes Again?
2009-01-28 19:50:00 A lesson I preached in the A.M. assembly of December 14, 2008 at Laurel Canyon. There are many questions about the second coming of Jesus . When will He return? What will it be like? How will it impact me? This sermon examines what the Bible says about Jesus’ return and what we must ...
?If your right eye causes you to sin??
2009-01-27 14:50:00 ?You have heard that it was said, ?You shall not commit adultery.? But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For ... More About: Marriage , Men , Problems
The Inauguration: Up Close & Personal
2009-01-24 19:50:00 Go here for an incredible 1,474 mexapixel interactive view of the Obama inauguration. More About: Politics , Personal , Photos , Close
The First Shipment of Boot Camp Has Arrived
2009-01-23 05:09:00 Hoping to get as many orders as possible in the mail tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who has placed an order so far. There’s still time to take advantage of our pre-order special. More About: Camp , Boot Camp , Boot
Last Week for the Boot Camp Pre-Order Special
2009-01-20 23:12:00 ALL ORDERS PLACED BEFORE JANUARY 25TH WILL INCLUDE: Free shipping Autographed book copies (assuming that’s what you’d like) Pre-order SALE prices: Softcover = $12.95 ($13.99 retail) Hardcover = $21.95 ($24.99 retail) Deluxe Hardcover = $26.95 ($29.99 retail; comes with an mp3 audio recording of the book) Pre-orders should be shipped by February 1st. Editions Available Softcover $12.95 Hardcover $21.95 Deluxe Hardcover (with mp3 ... More About: Special , Week , Camp , Order , Boot Camp
A Prayer for President Obama
2009-01-20 17:01:00 Albert Mohler provides the following on this historic day. Christians are, first of all, citizens of a heavenly kingdom. The followers of Christ know no allegiance of ultimate rank to any government or earthly authority. Yet, the Bible clearly teaches that God has given us the gifts of law, government, and ruling authorities for ... More About: President , Prayer , Obama
Life
2009-01-20 00:32:00 For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin—real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. - ... More About: Life
A Worthy Dream That Lives On
2009-01-19 19:00:00 That men would be judged, not by… the color of their skin the language they speak the ethnicity of their forefathers the size of their bank account the neighborhood in which they live …but by the content of their character. And yet, let us also realize that the greatest reconciliation we can possibly enjoy is reconciliation with our Creator (Romans 5:1-11). If ... More About: Dream , Lives , Worthy
Past presidential inaugural speeches
2009-01-18 21:24:00 On Jan. 20, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, he will address the nation. Click through the interactive above to read about and listen to audio from each inauguration dating back to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933. Here, via USAToday Being able to listen ... More About: Politics , Presidential , Past , Inaugural , Speeches
The Temple of Jesus? Time In 3D
2009-01-15 02:53:00 Leen Ritmeyer (the architect-archaeologist who did the research for the ESV Study Bible illustrations) is partnering with a firm to produce computer visuals of the Temple in Jesus ’ time. Here’s a teaser: More About: Video , Tube , Time
Boot Camp Is Available For Pre-Order & InGodsImage.com Has Officially Launc
2009-01-08 17:31:00 For quite a while, as spare time allows, I’ve been working on a book project aimed at men. It’s Part 1 of a series of books I hope to write under the I.M.A.G.E. acronym, which stands for Imagine Man As God Envisioned. The I.M.A.G.E. Project has a web home at the newly launched InGodsImage.com. I’m ... More About: Camp , Order , Boot Camp , Boot
Flakes of Snow that Praise the Lord
2009-01-01 20:17:00 Snowflakes as you’ve never seen them before. These snowflake photos were taken by Kenneth Libbrecht of CalTech, using a specially-designed snowflake photomicroscope. They show real snow crystals that fell to earth in northern Ontario, Alaska, Vermont, the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Those images made me think of Psalm 148, specifically Psalm ... More About: Photos , Praise , Snow , Lord , The Lord
We Thank Thee, Lord
2009-01-01 16:21:00 For all the blessings of the year, For all the friends we hold so dear, For peace on earth, both far and near, We thank Thee, Lord . For life and health, those common things, Which every day and hour brings, For home, where our affection clings, We thank Thee, Lord. For love of Thine which never tires, Which all our better thought inspires, And warms ...
My Jesus, I Love Thee
2008-12-28 13:56:00 My Jesus , I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ... More About: Love
It?s Been Pretty Quiet Around Here Lately
2008-12-20 19:19:00 Not a lot of blogging going on. My spare attention has been demanded elsewhere as of late…but with good reason. I’ve pretty much wrapped up one of the biggest (and most exciting) projects I’ve ever tackled. It’s a book. For men. Details should be available on or around January 1, 2009. Stay tuned. In the meantime, ... More About: Pretty , Quiet
Diddling Around On Ephemeral Blogs
2008-12-18 16:11:00 D. A. Carson, on the danger of Christian s conforming to the pattern of this world, specifically when it comes to the use of technology. A few quotes: The speed of the Internet is stunning. A few years ago I was attending a meeting of pastors, most of us with our laptops out taking notes during the ... More About: Christianity , Technology , Blogs
Eyes To See And Ears To Hear
2008-12-15 20:33:00 Johnathon Bowers on at least 11 things snow says at once: Minneapolis is in a deep chill today. Both of my car doors were frozen shut this morning. Thankfully, there is a cloak of snow over everything to bring a beauty to the freeze. Beyond delighting the eyes, however, snow speaks to those who have ears ... More About: Eyes , Bible , Hear , Ears
Psalm 34
2008-12-14 21:24:00 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my ... More About: Psalm
On The Making Of Assumptions
2008-12-11 17:45:00 A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. One morning, while eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging some “washed” laundry outside. “Those clothes sure don’t look very clean,” she mumbled. “It doesn’t even look like she knows how to do laundry. She must need help.” Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her ... More About: Assumptions
Does Satan Find You Challenging?
2008-12-10 20:13:00 A sermon I presented in the 12/7/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Job. A tremendous Biblical example. Not only did he endure unspeakable hardship with great patience and spiritual stamina, Job was a man of exemplary integrity and character before the trials ever came. It didn’t take a natural disaster to turn Job’s attention to God. ... More About: Satan , Sermons , Find
Is Christ Now Reigning As King In His Kingdom?
2008-12-10 19:56:00 A sermon I presented in the 12/7/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. One of the clearest teachings of the Bible is the fact that Jesus will come again. But is He now reigning as King in His kingdom? Has His kingdom even been established as of yet? And if so, when did it occur? And ... More About: Kingdom , Sermons , Christ
Are You Married To A Desperate Housewife?
2008-12-05 18:40:00 Author Ron Hutchcraft says a big reason some wives are desperate or discouraged is a husband who fails to meet her needs for affection, attention and affirmation. Men , here’s Hutchcraft’s three question test: First, am I loving my wife in the ways that make her feel loved? Second, am I giving her exclusive ... More About: Marriage , Desperate , Married
My Little Girl
2008-12-04 19:35:00 Looking for a good children’s book to give as a gift during this holiday season? I’d recommend Tim McGraw ’s new book, My Little Girl . My girls and I have been reading it off and on for the last two weeks and it’s been one of the most consistently requested books before recent bedtimes. My Little Girl ... More About: Parenting , Fatherhood
A Generation Immersed In Media
2008-12-04 15:22:00 Albert Mohler provides some thought-provoking commentary on a recent report which indicates that the average child in America now spends 45 hours a week immersed in the media. The post concludes with 7 good suggestions for parents of modern children. More About: Media , Parenting , Home , Generation
2008 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth
2008-12-03 15:44:00 American teenagers lie, steal and cheat more at “alarming rates,” a study of nearly 30,000 high school students concluded Monday… [Read the full article] More About: Card , Ethics , Youth , Report , American
?Microwaveable? Religion
More articles from this author:2008-12-03 00:01:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/30/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. The microwave is an amazing invention! It’s instant, cheap, and care-free. And isn’t that what many are looking for when it comes to religion? There’s a time and a place for the convenience of a microwave. There’s also a time and a place ... More About: Religion , Sermons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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