Author Archives: Jason

Born For Love

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Jason

We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end. — Benjamin Disraeli

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Another Man: My Dad

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Jason

It’s fitting for me to remember my own father on this Father’s Day. Many of you have heard me share my story, but all I can say is that there is something very therapeutic about remembering. I miss my Dad … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Johnny Markham

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Jason

When I originally wrote this post, I was serving as a youth minister at Mayfair. Even though my ministry role has changed over the past couple of years, I still look to Johnny as one of my “mental models” of … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Richard Beard

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Jason

I originally wrote this back in 2006 as part of my Another Man series. This post is in recognition of my brother-in-law, Richard Beard. _______________ Another Man: Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), … Continue reading →

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Another Man: William Bybee

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jason

The next entry in my Another Man series was devoted to my paternal grandfather, William Bybee. I originally wrote about his influence here, but a year later Granddaddy passed away and I had the highest honor of my ministry career: … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Alan Shates

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Jason

With Father’s Day looming this week, my thoughts always turn toward my own father and the other men who have had a tremendous influence in my life. A few years ago, I came across a quote that stuck with me: … Continue reading →

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Random Bits

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Jason

A few random bits on a Sunday night: Am I the only one who loves this Wipeout show? I know it’s ridiculous, but I DVR’d a few episodes last week and the show makes me laugh out loud more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Random, Sports, St. Louis Cardinals, Television | 4 Comments

LOST Season Six

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Jason

LOST fans, click here for Matthew Fox’s comments on the final season of LOST. If you’re really wanting to avoid spoilers, you may not want to read, but I don’t think there’s anything here too spoilerish. Leave a comment if … Continue reading →

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Lesser Translations

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jason

The other day I was at LifeWay Christian bookstore, looking at the Bibles. I’ll do that from time to time; I’m just a Bible junkie I guess. Anyway, while I was there, a young lady was shopping for a Bible … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jackson Cash!

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jason

Today our little man turns two years old! It’s hard for me to believe that our baby is now two. I know it’s cliche and all, but time really has flown by these past couple of years. Jackson, you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, Video | 5 Comments