Author Archives: Jason

Four

Four years ago, Jackson Cash Bybee entered the world, full of spit and vigor and a head full of dark hair. Although the dark hair didn’t last, the spit and vigor took. It’s amazing what all you tend to forget, … Continue reading

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For the Love of the Game

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2011 MLB Preview: AL West

I was preparing to write my AL West preview when the tornadoes moved through this area on April 27. Afterward, a variety of factors kept me from writing the review: no power, disaster relief, lack of motivation. Now that it’s … Continue reading

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The Theology of Bird Poop

Tonight I was out on the back deck watering our plants and Jackson, our 3 year old, joined me. Jackson wanted to drive around his little “Cozy Coupe” car while I worked. I had my back turned to him while … Continue reading

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MyPod: June Edition

We’re at the midway point of the year, so it’s time for a quick review of the year in music thus far. The past two years have been chock full of great releases by some of my favorite artists: U2, … Continue reading

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Ronald F. Thiemann on the Christian story

Christianity basically claims that the truth about God and the world is to be found in the story of the execution of a political prisoner at the hands of the Romans. This itinerant preacher who now becomes the crucified victim … Continue reading

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Luther on the Cross

He deserves to be called a theologian…who comprehends the visible and manifest things of God, seen through suffering and the cross. The “back” and visible things of God are placed in opposition to the invisible, namely, his human nature, weakness, … Continue reading

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Moltmann on the Cross

From Jurgen Moltmann’s “The Trinity and the Kingdom: The Doctrine of God”: The cross is at the center of the Trinity….No Trinity is conceivable without the Lamb, without the sacrifice of love, without the crucified Son. And from “The Crucified … Continue reading

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The Bybee Family, May 2011

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What I’m Lovin’: May 2011

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of these. Just a few of the things I’m really into right now. MyFitnessPal – A few weeks ago, Sunny downloaded this app for her phone. A friend of hers told her … Continue reading

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