Author Archives: Jason

MLB Thoughts: Sept. 23

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jason

On Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers boasted the 5th highest payroll in the majors. Kansas City, meanwhile, stood at #19. Despite a payroll delta of over $70 million, the Tigers and Royals are locked in a final-week battle for the … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 22

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jason

We’re in the final week of the MLB regular season, which means the postseason is on deck. To whet your appetite, I offer you this one man show from Bryan Cranston: The regular season winding down means the final curtain … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 26

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jason

Time for my semi-regular installment of things I want to remember during this stage of parenting. Joshua came up to me the other day and said, “Hey, Dad. This is my Lego version of you.” I like it; it’s a … Continue reading →

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Jason
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Fifteen

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Jason

Fifteen years ago, I made a promise that changed my life. And fifteen years ago, I received a promise that continues to make me whole. ___________________ An anniversary is a way of marking time, a way of measuring the depth … Continue reading →

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Boyd Mountain

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Jason

We enjoyed a fantastic weekend with family at Boyd Mountain in Waynesville, NC. Here’s one of my favorite pictures from the weekend.

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The Church: An Outpost of Service and Love

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Jason

From James Bryan Smith in his book, The Good and Beautiful Community: Communities become others-centered when they are steeped in the narrative of the kingdom of God. They know that their community is an outpost of the Kingdom of God, … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 25

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jason

Tonight at dinner, Jackson looks at me and says, “Dad, I want you to dye your hair black. Lots of old people have to dye their hair.” Instantly, this came to mind: I also want to remember this: Even though … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Jason

July 6, 2004. Two little souls entered into the world and simply by their presence, I was transformed. Most families grow through addition; our family multiplied the day our twins were born. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 … Continue reading →

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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 6

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jason

The Bybee family minivan pulled out of Milwaukee this morning bound for Chicago. We decided not to take in a game tonight. For starters, we were thinking we might burn out the kids with too much baseball. Correction: we were … Continue reading →

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