Author Archives: Jason

Go Rangers!

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Jason

We’re playing for a newly formed team this fall: the Huntsville Rangers. We had a great day at the ballpark today — our team went 4-0 and ended up winning our tournament today. And Joshua had a big day at … Continue reading →

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Best Albums Revisited

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Jason

Normally by this time, I’ve identified two or three albums that really resonate with me. But it’s mid-August and I’m still waiting for a batch of new songs to really grab me. There have been some interesting releases so far … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 4

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Jason

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. — Psalm 23 It is a path everyone must walk, the valley David refers to as “the shadow … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Jason

The truth about suffering: Because God is the God of all comfort, we know He cares completely.  To whom or to what do you turn when you need comfort? One of the hallmarks of our time is an impulse to … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 2

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Jason

The truth about suffering: Because God can handle our tough questions, we can be honest about our pain.  Someone has estimated that there are over 186,000 sentences in the Bible. That includes a LOT of questions. And the question that … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith: Part 1

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Jason

I can summarize this post in nine words. So, if you’re in a hurry, here goes: Suffering is universally painful but God is eternally faithful. Everyone suffers. Some more than others. And suffering usually knocks us off our feet, drives … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Identity

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Jason

In the early morning hours of August 31, 2004, employees of a Burger King in Richmond Hill, Georgia found a man unconscious next to the restaurant dumpster. He was fully naked, sunburnt, and covered with ant bites. More importantly, his … Continue reading →

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Marriage with a Mission

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Jason

Earlier this month, our family traveled to New York City for our summer vacation. We had a great time seeing all the sights. One of our highlights was seeing the city from the top of Rockefeller Center — the “Top … Continue reading →

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MLB 2018 All-Star Break

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Jason

With the All-Star Game on in the background, I thought I’d write a bit about the 2018 season so far. Just for a point of reference, here are my predictions from Opening Day. As you can see, I picked New … Continue reading →

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The Story We Live In

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jason

Two high-profile suicides last week have me in a reflective mood. According to the CDC, the suicide rate in the United States has risen nearly 30% since 1999. Like most people, I had no idea. Unsurprisingly, this seems to coincide with … Continue reading →

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