Author Archives: Jason

My Scriptures: Ephesians 2

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Jason

Tonight in my reading, I came across Ephesians 2:13-18. I know I’ve read this plenty of times, but I was struck by how Paul chooses to frame the Gospel story: 13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far … Continue reading →

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Move Over Tony LaRussa

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Jason

The Cardinals have a new skipper, baby. Here he is, coachin’ ’em up. Look at that form! A chip off the ol’ block… Run, Joshua, run! Vince Coleman would be proud.

Posted in Baseball, Kids | 2 Comments

Mastering Divinity

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Jason

So this Saturday I graduate as a “Master of Divinity”, which quite possibly may be the most ludicrous title ever conferred upon someone in academics. I mean, just think about it: how can you ever really achieve mastery in things … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad School, Sunny | 11 Comments

American Idol: Top 5

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Jason

All right, first of all, I have no idea what Paula was talking about. I don’t know how you get so mixed up that you think Jason sang twice. Neil Diamond? Who comes up with these themes? Could we find … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Television | 6 Comments

Chosen

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Jason

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. It … Continue reading →

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Joshua at the Stars Game

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Jason

Saturday was a great day. We took the whole family over to Joe Davis Stadium to see the Huntsville Stars (the local AA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) take on the Jacksonville Suns (the Dodgers’ AA club). It was Children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Kids, Video | 4 Comments

Reading List Round-Up

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Jason

As of tomorrow, I’ll be done with my course work for this semester and I’ll be free to begin working through the titles that have been on my reading list for the past several months. Here are just a few … Continue reading →

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Commanded to Love

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jason

Here’s a question for the theologically astute: I’m teaching tonight on Deut. 6, the Shema: Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Moses delivers this word from God … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaborations, Scripture | 2 Comments

American Idol: Top 6

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Jason

Tonight I’m going to do a little live-blogging experiment with my AI post. Here goes: I don’t think I’m going to like Andrew Lloyd Weber night. Not my kind of stuff. I’m betting I’m not alone on this. Syesha: She’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Music, Television | 10 Comments

A Confession of Idolatry

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Jason

I realized something today. I’ve turned into a pretty good idolater. Out of a deep desire to love the LORD God with my mind, I’ve spent a good part of the last few years with my nose in a book. … Continue reading →

Posted in Deuteronomy 6 (The Shema), Faith, Prayer | 1 Comment