Author Archives: Jason

Selfish Praying

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jason

I realized something as I was praying today. My prayers are really, really selfish. I realized that I use a lot of first person pronouns when I pray. A lot of “God, I want to ask you to do this” … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: July 23, 2010

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jason

As July dwindles away, my hope that Roy Oswalt will soon don Cardinal red continues to swell. I know there are other baseball story lines to follow right now and I also recognize that Oswalt may very well pitch for … Continue reading →

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From My Backyard

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Jason

A couple of pics from my backyard. I’ve never been much of a “flower” person, but these roses are just beautiful.

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Thoughts on Proverbs: The Fear of the LORD

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Jason

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. — Proverbs 1.7 The Proverbs emphasize a variety of themes: the value of wisdom; the perils of folly; the destructive nature of pride; the importance of resourcefulness; compassion for the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Gospel You’ve Never Heard

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jason

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. David Rudel’s “The Gospel You’ve Never Heard” is a challenging assault on evangelical Christianity’s modern presentation of the Gospel. The book is subtitled “What a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Holocaust Diaries

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jason

Disclaimer: Tyndale House Publishers provided me a complimentary copy of this book. __________ Nonna Bannister lived the majority of her life without sharing her Holocaust experiences with those she was closest to, not even her husband. Near the end of … Continue reading →

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St. Louis at Game Time

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Jason

Shouldn’t you wait until you’ve locked up Pujols long term before doing this? As a Card fan, I like Mo, I guess. He’s done a good job of getting Tony the guys he needs to contend (although I still think … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Proverbs: Teach Your Children

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Jason

And you Of tender years Can’t know the fears That your elders grew by And so please help Them with your youth They seek the truth Before they can die “Teach Your Children Well” — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young … Continue reading →

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Six and Three

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jason

Exactly six years ago today, my life changed forever. On July 6, 2004, God multiplied our family when Abby Kate and Joshua were born. Last month, we looked back to June 11, 2007 when God brought completion to our family … Continue reading →

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Filling Out the Ballot: AL All-Stars

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Jason

Well, I promised an AL All-Star review last week, but things have been crazy busy and I’m just now at a point where I can post again. Good thing, too; you now have approximately 24 hours to fill out your … Continue reading →

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