Author Archives: Jason

Every Scar Tells a Story

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Jason

Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and … Continue reading →

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Easter 2025: Joy Comes in the Morning

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Jason

Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Martyn-Lloyd Jones was a famous preacher in Great Britain during the 20th century. As he was dying of cancer, a physician friend tried to offer him … Continue reading →

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Lent: The End of Self-Sufficiency, the Beginning of Communion

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Jason

James Keating has some great thoughts on the practice of Lent from his book Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion. Here are a few excerpts: The word “lent” originated in Middle English and means “springtime.” By turning from sin and … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2025: Sacrifice

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Jason

If I had to pick one word to capture the heart of the gospel, I don’t think I could do any better than the word “sacrifice.” Sacrifice encapsulates the whole of the biblical story: from the call of Abraham to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Walk

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Jason

Jackson and I took a walk at the local greenway this afternoon. And, unsurprisingly, he eventually ended up in a tree!

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FHU 2025 vs. Campbellsville, KY

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Jason

After being banged up a little bit this spring, it’s nice to see Joshua back on the mound vs. Campbellsville, KY.

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Paul in Acts: Stoned

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Jason

But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the … Continue reading →

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Happy Place

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Jason

Sunny and I are in one of our “happy places” — Toyota Field to watch the Trash Pandas in their home opener.

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Paul in Acts: Lystra, Part 2

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Jason

I’m sure if you told Paul and Barnabas that the healing of the man who had been crippled from birth would prompt the crowd to worship, they would have said, “Great! That’s a good thing!” But the problem occurs when … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Big Spring Park

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Jason

Huntsville is a beautiful city and I’m grateful to call this our home. Tonight, Sunny and I had a chance to spend some time downtown in Big Spring Park before seeing Mamma Mia at the Von Braun Center. We had … Continue reading →

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