Author Archives: Jason

A Snapshot of Postmodernity: Fake Empire

“We’re half awake in a fake empire.” Tonight I realized something: “Fake Empire” by The National could qualify as the best snapshot of postmodern angst and disillusionment in my entire music collection. Beringer and Co. always seem to hone in … Continue reading

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Why Rock Climbing and Thumbs Up Don’t Go Together

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The Sermon on the Mount 20

1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no … Continue reading

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Football Time

You know it’s football time when the boys get the football helmets out.

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LOST Season Six Rewatch: LA X

So I received LOST Season Six as a belated anniversary present (thanks, Sunny). Now I’m going back and re-watching and I’m noticing a lot of things that make more sense now. Thought I’d keep a running journal of these thoughts … Continue reading

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15 Essential Albums

I was tagged recently on FB to list my 15 “essential” albums. I guess these are the albums that I’d have to have with me on a desert island or something. A desert island with a limitless supply of MP3 … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 19

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the … Continue reading

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Hawg Mollie

My son, the offensive lineman for the Mustangs. Who knew? He’s pretty small for a right tackle, but he’s all heart, baby.

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Thoughts on Proverbs: Wisdom vs. Folly

I believe Proverbs 1.7 to be thematic for the entire text: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. I’ve already written about the fear of the LORD in a previous post; … Continue reading

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Ground Zero

This week, I’ve been following the news out of New York regarding the proposed construction of a Muslim mosque in the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from “Ground Zero”, the site of the 9/11 attacks from 2001. Nearly 10 … Continue reading

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