Author Archives: Jason

Football Friday: Round One

UPDATE: Kids picks have been added __________________ Every year, Sunny and I have some fun by picking the NFL playoff game winners. Seems like she usually beats me, but it’s fun anyway. Last year we let the kids make their … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 7

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. — Matthew 5.5 The Beatitudes operate on a counter-intuitive level. At first blush, we might wonder if Jesus has missed it on this one. The meek? Inherit the earth? I … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Today has been a long day, but it’s been a good one. I spent the day with God’s people: men’s class this morning; a funeral for a fellow minister’s mother; lunch with a good friend; coffee & conversation with a … Continue reading →

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120 Million Dollar Man

Ever wondered what $120 million can get you in this economy? A small Caribbean island? 33,613,445 Big Macs? The GNP of Malaysia? Try a corner outfielder that can’t catch a fly ball. Granted, said corner outfielder is one of the … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Those of you that follow this blog know that I’m a music junkie. I just completed my “Best of 2009” music list and with a cadre of fresh downloads waiting for me over at eMusic, I’m ready to start in … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Remember

Memory is a weird thing. I have a great memory about certain things, like totally arcane information that I’ve committed to memory. Like the fact that Wally Joyner hit 34 home runs in 1987 for the California Angels. Pretty worthless, … Continue reading →

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Resolution Broken

I made one resolution this new year. And it took me all of one day to break it. I’ve made some weird resolutions over the years. In 2007, I resolved to go without fried foods, desserts, and Mountain Dew. But … Continue reading →

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Why God Gave Us Hands

Last night we were eating at Cracker Barrel when Joshua suddenly convulsed into this raging coughing fit. For something like 15 or 20 seconds, he was hacking and wheezing and spewing spittle everywhere, all over his plate, our biscuits…everything. While … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 6

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. — Matthew 5.4 I used to have a really hard time with this passage of Scripture. I think those of us who have grieved deeply over the loss of a … Continue reading →

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Albums of the Decade: Top Three

I’ve gone back and forth here on my favorite albums of the decade. There have been three albums that have emerged as my favorite of the past 10 years or so. As far as I know, none of these are … Continue reading →

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