Author Archives: Jason

Bruised Reeds

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Jason

Bruised reeds. Smoldering wicks. Isaiah says that the servant of the Lord will concern Himself with these. Isaiah 42:1-3 This is my servant; I strengthen him, this is my chosen one; I delight in him. I have put my Spirit … Continue reading →

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Joshua 2026 Season Debut

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Jason
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Cuddle Buddies

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Jason

Our family text thread is filled with pictures like this:

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A Higher Compass

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Jason

A book I read recently explained that in the early days of Trans-Atlantic sailing, ships crossing the ocean would use two separate compasses. One of them was fixed to the deck where the helmsman could see it and try to … Continue reading →

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2025-26 NFL Playoff Picks: Championship Round

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Jason

After the Divisional Round, here’s where things stand in our family competition: Joshua 6-4 Sunny 4-6 Jason 6-4 For the championship round, I’m taking the Rams and Broncos; Sunny is taking the Seahawks and the Patriots; and Joshua is taking … Continue reading →

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2025-26 NFL Playoff Picks: Divisional Round

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Jason

Well, I took a few chances with my picks last week (Jags and Chargers) and came up empty. Joshua, on the other hand, crushed it: Joshua: 5-1 Sunny: 4-2 Jason: 3-3 But there’s still plenty of football to come. Here … Continue reading →

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2025-26 NFL Playoff Picks: Wild Card Round

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Jason

Every year, Sunny and Joshua and I have a little pick ’em contest with the NFL playoffs and I keep up with the standings here on the blog. This regular season was as unpredictable as any in recent memory. Who … Continue reading →

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Praying Your Way Into Glory

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Jason

I was recently reading Luke’s account of the transfiguration of Jesus. And this line really stood out to me: And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Luke 9:29 I’d … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Jason

The Desert Fathers and Mothers teach on a variety of topics. But one thought appears consistently throughout their sayings. They teach that nothing defeats the demons like humility.

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Becoming A Spiritually Realized Person

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Jason

For several months, I have been reading a daily devotional book entitled Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Tim Vivian. Each day highlights two or three excerpts from the desert Christians: a teaching, a … Continue reading →

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