Author Archives: Jason

Reunions

Posted on May 25, 2020

Boy, did I need some new music to lift my spirits. Well done, 400 Unit.

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The Coddling of the American Mind: A Review

Posted on April 30, 2020

I just finished reading a great book written by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt entitled The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. If you’re a Kindle reader, you … Continue reading →

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From Quarantine: Music Reviews Revisited

Posted on April 26, 2020

Like most people, we’ve been doing our best to abide by the recent quarantine orders. We’ve been staying home; we’ve been social distancing. We’ve cleaned up some things, worked in the yard, taken care of some things on the To-Do … Continue reading →

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Be Gracious: A Quarantine Prayer

Posted on April 20, 2020

Turn to me and be gracious to me… Psalm 86:16 Let’s face it: we’re spending a lot of time with our loved ones in close quarters these days. I’ve found myself saying this repeatedly over the past few weeks — … Continue reading →

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The Hope That You Have

Posted on April 16, 2020

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… 1 Peter 3:15 … Continue reading →

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We Keep Hope Alive: Easter 2020

Posted on April 11, 2020

Dear Mayfair family, Bad news. It seems as if that’s all we hear these days. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 20,000 American lives — and we’re told the worst is still yet to come. For many of us, the … Continue reading →

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Scarcity and the Abundance of God

Posted on March 23, 2020

I have a confession to make: I am really struggling with a scarcity mindset right now. A few nights ago, I went out to the store to get some bread. When I got there, this is what I found:  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Fear Faithfully

Posted on March 20, 2020

What were the do’s and don’ts in your house when you were growing up? Around our house, the list of “do’s” was pretty standard: brush your teeth, make your bed, clean your room, etc. Those were the things I was … Continue reading →

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The Antidote to Contempt: Thoughts on the National Prayer Breakfast

Posted on February 28, 2020

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, an annual gathering in Washington D.C. hosted by members of Congress. It was a wonderful experience and I was grateful to receive the invitation. I was especially … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Genesis: When We Wrestle

Posted on February 17, 2020

In our study of Genesis, we have talked about a God who creates; a God who faithfully keeps His promises; a God who sees us, even when we feel overlooked. We have looked at the stories of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, … Continue reading →

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