Author Archives: Jason

Hurricane Dean

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Jason

As people of faith, we pray today for the people of Martinique, Dominica, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Virgin Islands and all others who have or will deal with Hurricane Dean. Although its winds have already been … Continue reading →

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Difference Makers

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Jason

So here we are with roughly 6 weeks left in the MLB season and every division is up for grabs, including the AL East. (Don’t look now, Beantown, but that Pinstriped Yankee-mobile you see surging in your rearview mirror is … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Country Song…Ever?

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Jason

I’ve long been a fan of country music. Let me clarify: I’m a fan of real country music. Much of what emanates from Nashville these days is more soft pop / rock than country. No, I’m talking about your Daddy’s … Continue reading →

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My Girls: Sunny Anne

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Jason

Last year I did a series of posts entitled Another Man where I reminisced about the most important male influences in my life. I’ve been wanting to do a similar series about the women in my life, and what better … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Lem

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Jason

The writers of the Hebrew Scriptures used the phrase “being gathered to one’s fathers” as an expression for death. Indeed, another of Mayfair’s spiritual giants, Lem Tipton, was gathered to his fathers over the weekend. I had the privilege of … Continue reading →

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Micah’s Video

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Jason

Heinz has a promotion that asks aspiring film students to submit the next great Heinz Ketchup commercial via YouTube. (Read more about the promotion here.) This is my nephew Micah’s submission. Pretty funny, if you ask me…

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The Sunflower

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Jason

Over the weekend, I read a book that’ll be with me for a long time: Simon Wiesenthal’s The Sunflower. Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, recounts the relentless horror of life in concentration camps. He doesn’t gloss over the Nazi dehumanization of … Continue reading →

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Communion Funny

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Jason

This morning, as the Lord’s Supper was being passed at church, just before the cracker tray made it to our pew, Abby Kate yells out in a full voice, “I WANT A BISCUIT!“ Add yet another one to the file … Continue reading →

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Asterisk

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Jason

In light of Barry Bonds’ unwelcome assault on 755, the most hallowed number in sports, I started reflecting on the entire Steroid Era that hangs like a dark cloud over Major League Baseball. Thing is, Bud Selig knows this cloud … Continue reading →

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A Blessed Friday Afternoon

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Jason

These are going to be the best cupcakes in the world. I think you see why…

Posted in Blessings, Kids, Sunny | 2 Comments