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.
Grudges are stubborn things
Pastor asked us in Bible class, “Which is easier for you—forgiving other people or forgiving yourself?” I held back this time and was surprised…
Bloom where you’re transplanted
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if…
America is an idea
“So the land had peace” (Judges 3:11). America is an idea that can be traced back to England and John Locke’s “Second Treatise on…
A nation of laws
God decreed that good governments should be built upon the right kinds of laws. Not just any old laws, but the right kinds of…
Let’s talk eagles
The inspiring symbol of so many things was on the verge of extinction. In 1963 there were just four hundred nesting pairs of bald…
Correctness isn’t political
We should be able to speak our truth in a free society. So should other people. But it’s a rotten lie to suggest belittling…
Summer storm
Have you been on a big lake when a storm rolls in? Dark clouds gather in the distance, and the distance creeps closer and…
Whose world is ending?
I knew some wannabe prophets who predicted the end of the world would come in their lifetimes. But they’re gone now. They saw things…
Light becomes hope
When darkness was so thick you could wear it, God had an idea. “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). In a flash, he knew…
Im-pul-sive
Sometimes we make decisions and ask, “What was I thinking?” after the fact. Ready. Fire. Aim. That can leave us filled with regret or…
Above the crowd
“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus. . . . He wanted to see who…
Then they came for me
Martin Niemöller was a Lutheran pastor in Nazi Germany. He eventually found the courage to publicly oppose Adolph Hitler. As a result, he spent…