Just Passing Through: Notes From a Fellow Traveler by Jason Mitchener

[ChristChild]

I decided to post this, as it was said we could discuss any book here.

The book I wish to talk about is not a novel, but a book of devotionals. There are a hundred of them and they're about various topics. They're powerful, inspiring, and encouraging. The book is titled Just Passing Through: Notes From a Fellow Traveler. It is available on Amazon and on the author's website. I would be willing to discuss any of the various devotionals with anyone else who's read the book. Here are the links, if you're interested:

Author's website: here (http://www.jasonmitchener.com/)

Amazon: here (http://www.amazon.com/Just-Passing-Through-Fellow-Traveler/dp/1553065662/ref=cm_lmf_tit_17_rsrsrs0/102-8316836-5205700)

Shane

[RevZeek]

I haven't yet read the book, but I very much enjoyed a recent one from our friend's website entitled "False Appearance." It gave a really great perspective on how we see things and how powerless the enemy really is in our lives if we choose to look at things the way God does. I even went so far as to share this with my small group a few Sundays ago. They all felt the same as I did.
I find that I am amazed at the profundity of simplicity.

[SueQ]

I can vouch for the first mentioned book. It has been a while since I finished it so I should take another read....

[Corrine]

*bump*

[jesus loves me]

I can't do anything like that on mobile web, but i have access to some of his devo's on it. they are very encouraging and i am asking a trusted friend if he will order it for me on amazon

[Tracey]

ummm isn't Jason Mitchener and this book Just Passing Through: Notes From a Fellow Traveler...from ours truly???

[jesus loves me]

Yup! go to his website and check out his devotions and his cool art work.

[Tracey]

I already have that's how i recognized it. Me and my husband are deciding when to invest in his art work as we'll be making a move soon and think it may be best to wait. I love his art I love his heart he's truly an amazing man of God.

[Jason]

ummm isn't Jason Mitchener and this book Just Passing Through: Notes From a Fellow Traveler...from ours truly???

If you mean me, yes I wrote this book.

[jesus loves me]

Of course we mean you! do you know another jason who writes devotions that are a great encouragement and who does cool art work? plus we think of this jason as "ours"!!

[Tracey]

Yes I meant you and I thought it was or either you had a twin out lol. Good to see you today Jason.

[Jason]

Of course we mean you! do you know another jason who writes devotions that are a great encouragement and who does cool art work? plus we think of this jason as "ours"!!

I'm mine! ;)

[TheBus36(Retired)]

He's not trying to make you laugh, you're just not real brite.
















Can I say that here? :D

[jesus loves me]

Stop making me laugh jason! i'm laughing so hard the tears are running down my face and my ribs hurt!! and you're not yours- you're his to be exact!

[Jason]

Stop making me laugh jason! i'm sitting here with tears running down my face i'm laughing so hard! my ribs hurt from laughing(seriously). to get technical- you aren't yours- you're his!!

Do I have to stop making you laugh?

You're right though. I'm His.

From the above book ...

It's All His

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
1 Chronicles 29:14

King David had made many preparations so his son Solomon could build the temple. This included gathering gold, silver, and precious jewels. David willingly offered much of his own gold and silver. The rulers and the people also gave freely.

Imagine if a man donated twenty-five million dollars to a college. This would make headlines. The school would highly praise him, and probably pledge to name one of their new buildings after him.

Yet David praised only God. He didn’t focus on himself or the people who donated their wealth for the temple. He focused on God alone.

All things are from God. He is the author of our willingness to give. God worked in us “both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13).

David realized God already owned everything they had given.

God also owns us. He asks us to return everything to Him. Our lives. Our dreams. Our families. Our money. Our time.

God wants it all.

Yet sometimes we are unwilling to give Him everything. We want to hold on to something.

Others say they will give everything to God later, in the future.

God wants it all. Now.

Why is it so hard to give everything to God when we know He owns it all anyway? Everything we have is loaned to us from God. We are debtors.

Don’t hold anything back from God. Give everything you have, and everything you are, to Him.

-Jason Miitchener

[jesus loves me]

To be honest jason laughter like that doesn't happen often for me so it's ok if you do! thanks and thanks for including from your book. hope to have it soon

[Jason]

To be honest jason laughter like that doesn't happen often for me so it's ok if you do! thanks and thanks for including from your book. hope to have it soon

Laughter is a gift everyone should open.
-Gene Mitchener (my dad)

[TheBus36(Retired)]

Actually, I'm going to go pull my handy-dandy copy out tonight. I have a number of favorites marked, but I marked them by Number as they are in the book. But, for those of you who have not ordered this book, please do. It is a wonderfully written set of short devotionals you could do on a daily basis and just start over, and they are very powerful and many made me stop and reassess or just give thought to some things. It's been along time since I pulled the book out after reading it. Great thread, time to pull it out again!!!!!!!!!!

[Jason]

Actually, I'm going to go pull my handy-dandy copy out tonight. I have a number of favorites marked, but I marked them by Number as they are in the book. But, for those of you who have not ordered this book, please do. It is a wonderfully written set of short devotionals you could do on a daily basis and just start over, and they are very powerful and many made me stop and reassess or just give thought to some things. It's been along time since I pulled the book out after reading it. Great thread, time to pull it out again!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Robbie. Remember when we'd discuss some issue and you'd say, "#7"? You were referring to a specific devotional that dealt with the topic. I think a couple times you said I should read my own book. :D

[jesus loves me]

Since i'm not very bright, short devo's should be just right for me. my faves are the ones on suffering- for obvious reasons. you've been an encouragement to me.

[Jason]

Since i'm not very bright, short devo's should be just right for me. my faves are the ones on suffering- for obvious reasons. you've been an encouragement to me.

*smiles*

I have lots on suffering (also for obvious reasons).

[jesus loves me]

Hey, i just found your hummingbird devo on your website. in my life since my suffering began he sent me third day and your devos which encourage me. his love comes in the most unexpected ways. your posts help too.

[Jason]

Hey, i just found your hummingbird devo on your website. in my life since my suffering began he sent me third day and your devos which encourage me. his love comes in the most unexpected ways. your posts help too.

That hummingbird devotional has touched many people. I made it into a color glossy tract. I also have it available in Spanish and Russian.

Who would have guessed a little bird would do so much?

[jesus loves me]

Hey jason, i tried in 2 placer to e-mail you for info on buying your book from yov, but i don't think mobile web delivered either. tues. i'll have to have my friend order it from amazon. sorry.

[Jason]

Hey jason, i tried in 2 placer to e-mail you for info on buying your book from yov, but i don't think mobile web delivered either. tues. i'll have to have my friend order it from amazon. sorry.

Laurie, I can send you the book if you PM me or e-mail me the address. Then your friend can just send me a check or money order whenever. I make more if I send you the book, as opposed to you ordering it from Amazon.

My e-mail is: jason@jasonmitchener.com

[Jason]

If anyone else wants a copy of the book, please let me know.

They're $12 plus $3 shipping (if you're in the U.S.).

[ChristChild]

I'm glad this thread is still going and that people are expressing an interest in your powerful devotionals book, Jason. :)

By the way, I love the new avatar. :D

Shane

[Light Hearted]

Thanks, Robbie. Remember when we'd discuss some issue and you'd say, "#7"? You were referring to a specific devotional that dealt with the topic. I think a couple times you said I should read my own book. :D
HAHAHAHA!!!! I've actually thought this very thing when we've been talking at times. :P

[Jason]

HAHAHAHA!!!! I've actually thought this very thing when we've been talking at times. :P

That I should read my own book?

[Light Hearted]

That I should read my own book?
Bingo!

[HotWireD]

It is nice to see a thread on one of my favourite books!

I keep my copy on my desk at work - sometimes my job is a tad distasteful and disturbing and dipping into Jasons devotionals picks me up and gives me the strength to carry on.
That is no mean feat.

I can honestly state my friendship with Jason (and his book) has brought me closer to G_d.

I recommend this book to anyone.

I hope to purchase some more copies in the future to distribute in my local community. I am sure I can find people who will appreciate it as much as I do.

[sandyandporter]

I just ordered mine today. :D

[Jason]

I just ordered mine today. :D

And thank you for that. I hope to mail it out tomorrow. The disability awareness coloring book may not ship immediately as I have to find it after my move.

[Jason]

It is nice to see a thread on one of my favourite books!

I keep my copy on my desk at work - sometimes my job is a tad distasteful and disturbing and dipping into Jasons devotionals picks me up and gives me the strength to carry on.
That is no mean feat.

I can honestly state my friendship with Jason (and his book) has brought me closer to G_d.

I recommend this book to anyone.

I hope to purchase some more copies in the future to distribute in my local community. I am sure I can find people who will appreciate it as much as I do.

David, I really don't know how to reply to your post except to say that I'm glad my book has ministered to you.

[sandyandporter]

And thank you for that. I hope to mail it out tomorrow. The disability awareness coloring book may not ship immediately as I have to find it after my move.

As long as I have it by April I'm cool. Aly and Julian will be stoked that they get a coloring book from the same dude that did their pictures. They each have their own, framed and hanging in their rooms.

[Jason]

As long as I have it by April I'm cool. Aly and Julian will be stoked that they get a coloring book from the same dude that did their pictures. They each have their own, framed and hanging in their rooms.

Yes, definitely before April. The aides got me up three hours later than I wanted today, so I didn't get your book sent. Hopefully on Thursday.

That's cool about the framed pictures.

[jesus loves me]

Hey jason- when should i look for my book? i can't wait to read it. hope you're ok.

[Jason]

Hey jason- when should i look for my book? i can't wait to read it. hope you're ok.

I'm trying to ship it on Thursday.

[jesus loves me]

Cool! i think mobile web eats some posts. i just posted reply and it's m.i.a.! looking forward to it. praying 4 u always.

[Jason]

Cool! i think mobile web eats some posts. i just posted reply and it's m.i.a.! looking forward to it. praying 4 u always.

Thanks for the prayers. I can always use them.

[Jason]

I sent my friend to ship the books Thursday afternoon, so they probably went out Friday morning.

[jesus loves me]

Thanks! your payment went out friday. good to see you back as you were awol yesterday. still praying for you daily.

[Jason]

Thanks! your payment went out friday. good to see you back as you were awol yesterday. still praying for you daily.

Thank you. Yes, I was in bed yesterday.

[sandyandporter]

Jason, I got my book and tracts yesterday. YEAH!!! I started reading it and then realized I need to pace myself of it's going to be done too soon! Seriously, so far I LOVE the book!

Sorry you're having problems.... be well!

[Jason]

Jason, I got my book and tracts yesterday. YEAH!!! I started reading it and then realized I need to pace myself of it's going to be done too soon! Seriously, so far I LOVE the book!

Sorry you're having problems.... be well!

Cool. I'm glad the package came quickly and that you like the book so far.

[jesus loves me]

Hey jason-hope payment got to you. if not pm me. don't have book yet but things get stolen here. if it doesn't arrive i'll order another and haue you send it to a friend's address. take care am praying 4 u.

[ChristChild]

Jason,

I ordered four of your books today (July 15, 2009) for members of my Bible study group. :) Would you mind signing them before they're shipped? :D

D. Shane Burton

[Jason]

Jason,

I ordered four of your books today (July 15, 2009) for members of my Bible study group. :) Would you mind signing them before they're shipped? :D

D. Shane Burton

Will do and thank you. :)

[onesawthelight]

Do I have to stop making you laugh?

You're right though. I'm His.

From the above book ...

It's All His

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
1 Chronicles 29:14

King David had made many preparations so his son Solomon could build the temple. This included gathering gold, silver, and precious jewels. David willingly offered much of his own gold and silver. The rulers and the people also gave freely.

Imagine if a man donated twenty-five million dollars to a college. This would make headlines. The school would highly praise him, and probably pledge to name one of their new buildings after him.

Yet David praised only God. He didn’t focus on himself or the people who donated their wealth for the temple. He focused on God alone.

All things are from God. He is the author of our willingness to give. God worked in us “both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13).

David realized God already owned everything they had given.

God also owns us. He asks us to return everything to Him. Our lives. Our dreams. Our families. Our money. Our time.

God wants it all.

Yet sometimes we are unwilling to give Him everything. We want to hold on to something.

Others say they will give everything to God later, in the future.

God wants it all. Now.

Why is it so hard to give everything to God when we know He owns it all anyway? Everything we have is loaned to us from God. We are debtors.

Don’t hold anything back from God. Give everything you have, and everything you are, to Him.

-Jason Miitchener

Jason....I first read this just now. Good stuff, I like your writing. This also fits right in with the ?#2 Stewardship... Does God want us to be good stewards? thread over in the word. I wonder if Rock ever read this? :)

ok....so I'm a little behind...:D :D

[Jason]

Thank you.

[ChristChild]

U R welcome, my friend. :D :)

Now everyone else MUST buy Jason's book of devotionals because it's incredibly deep and cool. :cool:

Shane

[jesus loves me]

I agree that it's a MUST read. I've bought devos, I've been given them. This is the only one I still have and still read.

[Jason]

I agree that it's a MUST read. I've bought devos, I've been given them. This is the only one I still have and still read.

Ah, thank you.

[Jason]

Here's the most recent endorsement:
"Just Passing Through: Notes from a Fellow Traveler is an amazing blend of profound thought, heartfelt prayers, divine hope and insightful observations. To dismiss this book as just another devotional, is like saying one's home is just an other place to spend the night. The author, Jason Mitchener, considers the most difficult topics as only a person who has been there can. He never turns his back on pain or thoughts of discouragement; but he instead fills every crack between the two with notes of joy, grace and hope. The final melody is so expertly sung throughout his book, that it brings to life a veritable symphony - leaving you breathless for more."
-Louise Bergmann DuMont, author of the devotional books "Grace by the Cup: A Break From the Daily Grind" and "Faith-Dipped Chocolate: Rich Encouragement to Sweeten Your Day"

[ChristChild]

That was an awesome endorsement, Jason. :)

Hey, I got the four, signed copies today. :D

Thanks,
Shane

[Jason]

That was an awesome endorsement, Jason. :)

Hey, I got the four, signed copies today. :D

Thanks,
Shane

I just saw this. Yeah, I really appreciated Louise's endorsement. After I thanked her, she said, "I meant every word."

I'm glad you got the books. Were they just gifts for your study group or will you be using them for discussion in the group?

[ChristChild]

I'm glad you got the books. Were they just gifts for your study group or will you be using them for discussion in the group?

The leader of the cell group already has a message prepared from his church's Sunday service, but I'm going to try to get a discussion going on the devotionals as well. :)

Shane

[RevZeek]

My dad is reading your book now Jason. He's really enjoying it. It has provoked some intense discussions of faith in my family. Thank you! :)

[Jason]

The leader of the cell group already has a message prepared from his church's Sunday service, but I'm going to try to get a discussion going on the devotionals as well. :)

Shane

Way cool.

My dad is reading your book now Jason. He's really enjoying it. It has provoked some intense discussions of faith in my family. Thank you! :)

That's great to hear!

[ChristChild]

Hey Jason,

The theme of the cell meeting message was service, so I found your devotional titled "Service" and read it to them. They got a kick out of the talking clay pottery and liked the message behind it. :)

Shane

[Jason]

Hey Jason,

The theme of the cell meeting message was service, so I found your devotional titled "Service" and read it to them. They got a kick out of the talking clay pottery and liked the message behind it. :)

Shane

That's one of my favorites.

Service

After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
John 13:5

Two lumps of clay sat on a potter’s shelf. They began to discuss with each other their hopes for the future.

The smaller of the two lumps said, “I wonder what the potter will make me. Perhaps I’ll be a beautiful vase and be placed in the king’s palace! People will come from near and far to admire me.”

The larger lump laughed. “You’re too small to be a vase for a king. I’ll be the vase. And you ... you will be a doorstop.”

Later that day, the potter picked up the larger lump of clay and placed it on the wheel. He began to mold and shape the clay. All during the shaping process, the lump of clay kept thinking, I know I’m going to be a work of beauty because I’m so great.

When the potter finished his work, the clay took a look at himself to see what the potter had created. He cried when he realized he was a simple washbasin.

For years, the washbasin sat on the floor near the door. Servants used him to wash the dusty feet of visitors whose open sandals provided little protection.

As time went on, the washbasin grew accustomed to his use as a servant’s tool.

One day, the washbasin saw someone coming toward him. He realized the man was Jesus.

Jesus picked up the washbasin, filled it with water, and began to wash His disciples’ feet.

Later, when the washbasin sat on the floor alone, he thought to himself, I wanted to be a beautiful vase used by a king. Instead I became a simple washbasin used by servants. Little did I know that the King of kings would come as a servant and use me for His glory.

Do you desire to be great and admired by men? Or do you desire to be used by God and blessed by Him?

Allow the Great Potter to mold you for His glory.

[ChristChild]

That's it! :cool: Completely cool.

I'm up waaaaay late, so I've got to get to bed now.

Shane