Author Archives: Jason

2011 MLB Preview: NL East

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jason

Time for my annual MLB division preview, starting with the National League East. 1st place: Philadelphia Phillies The Phils’ acquisition of prized free agent SP Cliff Lee sent shock waves through the hot stove league this winter. Adding Lee to … Continue reading →

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The Art of Saying No

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jason

I’m like most people I know: too busy. I’m probably a nerd for doing this, but I begin each Monday morning by diagramming out my week: administrative responsibilities on Monday, meetings and visits to make on Tuesday, classes to teach … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 25

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jason

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading →

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Long Time

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jason

So it’s been a long time since I’ve written much here. As I said in my last post, I spent several days in Cuba on a mission trip. It’s also been extremely busy for me since I’ve been back: we’re … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jason

You’ve probably noticed things have been a little slow here on the ol’ blog. That’s because I’ve been out of the country for the past week or so. I’ll give a bit of an update later. Just wanted to knock … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Cindi Bradley

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jason

Cindi Bradley is one of the best writers I know. I first met Cindi about 10 years ago when she moved back to the Huntsville area. I’ve always had an appreciation for Cindi’s family; her Dad, Gary, has been our … Continue reading →

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God…With Scars

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Jason

I’ve always felt that Thomas gets a bad rep. We call him “Doubting Thomas” because of one momentary lapse of demanding “proof” of Jesus’ resurrection. In his defense, he wasn’t there when all of other disciples had this great resurrection … Continue reading →

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Tragic

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jason

The lead news story here in Alabama has to do with Harvey Updike, Jr., a Dadeville, AL resident charged with poisoning the 130-year-old trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. It seems that Updike, a Bama fan, was fed up with … Continue reading →

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Free NIV 2010 Update

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Jason

40 different translations. 20 different languages. Over 10 million downloads. Yes, I’m talking about the YouVersion Bible App. The idea is really a simple one: put a Bible (in digital form) in the hands of as many people as possible. … Continue reading →

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The Song Remembers When: Sunny

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jason

I’ve always had this memory association thing with music. I don’t claim to have the best memory in the world, but I can remember certain events / periods in my life based on the music I was listening to at … Continue reading →

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