Author Archives: Jason

The Story: The Kinsman Redeemer

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jason

When was the last time you heard the story of Ruth? For many of you, it may have been a while. And that’s a shame, because it is a beautiful story of sorrow and redemption. It’s an unlikely love story; … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jason

Injuries have already impacted several of these clubs right out of the gate. Both the Rangers and Angels were already a bit suspect in this department heading into the season. And now, just a week or so in, both clubs … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preview: AL Central

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jason

This is probably the easiest division to handicap. The Tigers look to be one of the top two or three clubs in the AL. I think the Royals are good enough to contend for a wild card spot and the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Day

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jason

Last Friday, I took the boys camping. Ever since our Disney camping trip back in the fall, they’ve been begging to go again. Of course, it’s been much too cold to seriously consider it, but with spring time weather finally … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Threshing Floor

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jason

At this point in Israel’s history, power is decentralized. Rather than replace Joshua with another national leader, a series of local, tribal leaders emerge throughout the land. But Israel also deals with the repercussions that come from failing to drive … Continue reading →

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My card

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jason

Here is the card I found on my desk this morning from my kids.

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2013 MLB Preview: AL East

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jason

Every year I like to take a stab at forecasting the upcoming MLB Season. I’ll start with the AL East. A decade ago, this was baseball’s glamour division. There was a time you could pencil the Yankees and Red Sox … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jason

Sunday is the day of glory. The world changed at daybreak. I doubt anyone understood it in the moment of it’s occurrence. In fact, most of the world was asleep, completely unaware that God was on the move. Consider it … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jason

Saturday is the day of grief. The mourners sit in silence, an unwelcome new reality sitting in hard upon them. “Is this really happening?” they ask one another. Friday came and went quickly and now we find ourselves picking up … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jason

Friday is the day of ridicule. The taunts and insults flow effortlessly, piling up in rapid succession, one after another. These men take great joy in the expert turn of a phrase, slicing ever-so-carefully through the layers of the human … Continue reading →

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