Author Archives: Jason

NFL Playoff Picks: Divisional Round

No posts this week because I was in Honduras visiting some missionary friends. I hope to write more about that soon. But on the eve of the next round of NFL playoffs, it’s time for our family picks. (As I … Continue reading →

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NFL Playoff Picks: Wild Card Round

Each year, our family has a little fun by making picks throughout the NFL playoffs. It’s fun because Abby Kate and Sunny don’t really follow the league through the regular season, yet they are usually better at picking winners than … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Love

I am blessed to serve as a part of the ministry staff for a great church. The shepherds of our church have spent the past several months in deep prayer and reflection. They have been earnestly seeking God’s will for … Continue reading →

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2016 Hall of Fame Balloting

Note: I originally wrote this note to be posted earlier, but never got around to it. By now, the HOF results have already been announced, with Griffey and Piazza being voted in.   In just a few hours, the BBWAA … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Pizza

What do you think? Should I go back for another piece?    

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One Cool Sis

I’ll bet your sister has never dissected a cow eyeball. Continue reading →

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2015: Looking Back

I’m currently reading Sherry Turkle’s fantastic new book, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age. Turkle contends that one of the casualties of our digital infatuation is a lack of critical self-reflection. We simply don’t take time … Continue reading →

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Best Songs of 2015

As a follow up to my favorite albums post, here are my 25 favorite songs of 2015: Speed Trap Town by Jason Isbell. A masterful story about pain, regret, and finally taking control of your life, sung by the current … Continue reading →

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When Hope and History Rhyme: A Christmas Eve Meditation

“Peace on Earth” has been called U2’s most agnostic song. Recorded as part of the 2000 release, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, the song’s lyrics were inspired by the Real IRA Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland in August 1998. … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2015

Time for my annual list of best books I’ve read this year. Each year I set out with a goal to read 52 books — one per week. Admittedly, that’s an ambitious goal and I usually fall short (with the … Continue reading →

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