Author Archives: Jason

You Are The Branches

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jason

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15.5 A few years ago, I fell in … Continue reading →

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The Flowers I Plant

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jason

This is a piece written by my favorite local poet, a sweet lady named Ozella who worships at our church. I wanted to share it with you today: The flowers I plant upon this earth Will be a gift to … Continue reading →

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Lamentations: My City of Ruins

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jason

My City of Ruins was written by Bruce Springsteen in November 2000 as a tribute to his native New Jersey, specifically Asbury Park. The song begins by describing the blight and rampant abandon in this once thriving area: There’s a … Continue reading →

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Helping Someone Through Suffering

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jason

We all suffer. It’s part of the human condition. We also journey with those who suffer: friends, family, neighbors, co-workers. As people of faith, we often find ourselves wonder what to say, wondering what to do. As a result, we … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jason

For years, I’ve lamented the fact that MLB Network has been unavailable on Dish. Thanks to an exclusive contract with DirectTV, this channel — complete with out of market games, nonstop baseball coverage, and tons of exclusive content — was … Continue reading →

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THE Question

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jason

I love questions. I can remember the exasperated look on my mother’s face as she patiently fielded my inquisitiveness as a child. Now, as father to two curious first-graders and a quick-minded four-year old, I’m constantly being asked “How do … Continue reading →

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God’s Story

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jason

From Eugene Peterson’s book “The Invitation”: “When we submit our lives to what we read in Scripture, we find that we’re being led not to see God in our stories but to see our stories in God’s. God is the … Continue reading →

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Diamond Rat

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jason

This picture says it all. “And the dirty uniform award goes to…Joshua Bybee!”

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The Call of Leadership

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jason

From Israel L. Gaither, retired National Commander of The Salvation Army, in his chapter entitled “Leading and Serving in His Strength” from the fantastic book Nonprofit Leadership In A For-Profit World: Some of the most effective Christian leaders are not … Continue reading →

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On Leadership

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jason

You cannot lead others to some place you have not been. Most of the reading I’ve done this year has been focused on leadership: principles, goals, fundamental practices, etc. Tonight while I was mowing the yard, I started reflecting on … Continue reading →

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