Author Archives: Jason

A Week Away…

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Jason

Nothing much to post today — things are hectic as usual. Just a reminder that a week from today we’ll become a family of 5. No more man-to-man; it’s zone defense from here on out for the little lady and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, Prayer, Sunny | 6 Comments

MyPod: My Mother’s Hymn Book

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Jason

These past few days, I’ve fallen in love again with an album I’ve had for a couple years. After hearing that my grandfather passed away, I popped in my copy of Johnny Cash’s My Mother’s Hymn Book. Cash has always … Continue reading →

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Be Smart: A Eulogy

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Jason

I sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and prayers so many of you have expressed in the days since my grandfather’s death. A few of you asked if I wouldn’t mind posting a copy of the eulogy here. There are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Man, Blessings, Granddaddy, Preaching | 11 Comments

In Honor of William Bybee

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Jason

Yesterday I received the call that my grandfather passed away. I wrote about his health a few weeks back; the final years of his life were difficult because of a variety of physical ailments. Although I’m certainly sad that he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Man, Blessings, Granddaddy, Prayer, Preaching | 7 Comments

Inspired Words

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Jason

As a grad school assignment, I read the Gospel of Thomas today. You probably already know this, but the four canonical gospels in our New Testaments are pretty much the tip of the iceberg when it comes to versions of … Continue reading →

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29 & Holding

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Jason

Today my sweet wife turns 29. I honestly can’t imagine my life without her. She is my best friend, my children’s mother, my sounding board, my confidant. At a ballgame, at the movies, sitting on the couch watching Raymond…it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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MyPod: Michael McDermott

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Jason

About 10 years ago, my friend Scott gave me a copy of a CD by this singer-songwriter that he was just crazy about. “Greatest singer-songwriter of our generation,” he said. As a music-savvy college student, I scoffed at first. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 4 Comments

T-minus 24 days

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Jason

Well, the date has been set. On June 11th at 8:30am, Bybee baby #3 will make his debut! That gives us 24 days to come up with a name!!! Question: do any of you go by your middle name? If … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids | 7 Comments

Melinda Doolittle

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Jason

I’m not going to get on here say it’s a tragedy or an injustice that Melinda Doolittle was voted off American Idol last night. 9/11 was a tragedy. VT was a tragedy. Millions dying of hunger when I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | 5 Comments

A Helpful Tip

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Jason

Consider this a helpful tip from your friendly neighborhood minister. If by some unfortunate circumstance you happen to find yourself attending the funeral service of someone you know and love dearly, AT LEAST HAVE THE COURTESY TO TURN OFF YOUR … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Random | 9 Comments