Author Archives: Jason

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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“Feeling” Like a Hall of Famer

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jason

I remember a few years ago when Craig Biggio got his 3,000th hit. Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio had a segment where he debated Biggio’s Hall of Fame status. Of course, the talking heads told him, since Biggio had crossed … Continue reading →

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Dr. John Rosemond at Mayfair Church of Christ

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jason

The Mayfair Church of Christ is proud to host nationally acclaimed parenting authority Dr. John Rosemond August 19-20 for a FREE parenting seminar. For all the details, visit http://www.mayfair.org John has a Masters Degree in Community Psychology and spent 10 … Continue reading →

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A Way of Life

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jason

I don’t know how you feel about the providence of God. As for me, I’m convinced. When I was 18 years old, I was the epitome of the angry young man. My Mother had just died and I began to … Continue reading →

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MyPod: The Head and the Heart

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jason

I’d started wondering if I was going to find a favorite album for 2011. There’ve been a few really good releases so far this year: Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine…but I’d put each of them in the “good … Continue reading →

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On Honor

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Jason

Show me the man you honor, and I will know what kind of man you are. — Thomas Carlyle

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Photo Contest

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jason

A few months back, my in-laws took a trip out west to Yellowstone. While they were there, my father-in-law snapped some pretty amazing pictures. He’s entered one in a photo contest sponsored by The Tennessean. If you have a minute … Continue reading →

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