Author Archives: Jason

Albums of the Decade #10: In Rainbows

Radiohead have long been critical darlings. Their earlier works The Bends and OK Computer garnered them plenty of accolades in the ’90s. Kid A and Amnesiac, though a  bit inaccessible to a portion of their fanbase, earned the praise of … Continue reading →

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Since We’re All Geeks…

…I thought I’d share some geek news that I’m jazzed up about (in bullet form): NBC has FINALLY announced a release date for Season 3 of Chuck. EW reports that Secret Agent Bartowski will be back on the small screen … Continue reading →

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We’re All Geeks

Over the weekend, I finally witnessed the female equivalent to the Star Wars geekboy level of fandom. At Target on Friday, I’m nearly mauled by a wild pack of teenage girls, each of them fully decked out in officially licensed … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 3

My third and final presupposition for reading the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew writes in such a way to parallel Jesus with Moses / Israel. It seems that Matthew is interested in communicating a story that parallels the history of … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 2

I began this series by stating my first presupposition when it comes to the Sermon on the Mount, which is that Jesus actually meant what He said. My second presupposition is somewhat broader in nature as it has to do … Continue reading →

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Another Abby Kate Funny

Yesterday my five-year old daughter said to me, “Daddy, I can’t wait for my wedding day!” I asked her, “Why is that?” “Because on your wedding day, you get a pretty, pretty ring.” I said, “I’ll bet you’ll also be … Continue reading →

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Abby Kate Funnies

Abby Kate has been sick all day, so she’s been hanging out with me today. Prior to our doctor’s appointment this morning, she had me in stitches with some of the things she had to say. “Dad, I just wish … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 1

The Sermon on the Mount has been called the most important sermon ever preached. It’s also been called the most ignored sermon of all time. What if both statements are true? Recently, I’ve been teaching a class at church on … Continue reading →

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Swords Into Plowshares

For those of you who are interested, Jay Guin over at One In Jesus has posted some great thoughts about the prophetic passages in Isaiah 2 and Micah 4 that herald the day when the nations will beat their swords … Continue reading →

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On Turning 33

Last Monday I turned 33 years old. I had a great day spending time with family and dear friends. I think this is the moment that truly made my day, though.

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