Author Archives: Jason

The Story: Giants

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Jason

David and Goliath.  It’s the classic story, firmly etched in our collective consciousness. The Philistine giant and the young shepherd boy. Brute strength vs. bold faith. The Bible presents Goliath as the Philistine champion. Standing over 9 feet tall, this … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Lord Looks At the Heart

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jason

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks … Continue reading →

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The Story: Good Guy or Bad Guy?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jason

A few years ago, my kids and I really got into the Star Wars movies. Of course, I was all over it. Over the course of several weeks, we plowed through all six movies and I had the chance to … Continue reading →

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The Story: Light to the World or Like the World

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jason

Faithful to her promise, Hannah gives her son, Samuel, to the Lord’s service. Samuel grows to become a mighty prophet, a man of God recognized from Dan to Beersheba (the Israelite way of saying “from north to south”). Everyone acknowledged … Continue reading →

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The Story: Given to the Lord

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jason

There was a ceratin man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, and Ephraimite. He had two wives; … Continue reading →

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April Showers…

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jason

…brought these to our little part of the world.

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2013 MLB Preview: NL West

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jason

Finally, my NL West preview. I think the Dodgers won the backpage, offseason headlines with their acquisitions of Greinke and Hyun-Jin, but the Giants remain the class of the division for now. After winning two championships in three seasons, we … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preview: NL Central

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jason

This is where my objectivity as a baseball analyst is tested every year. Will I really call ’em like I see ’em or will I just mail it in as a Cardinals homer? Most years, it’s not really an issue; … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preview: NL East

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jason

This should be a fun race to watch. The Braves have really jumped out here in the early going, but they’ll be battling Washington all year long for the top spot in the division, maybe even the league. It’ll probably … Continue reading →

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The Story: Bitterness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jason

When studying the book of Ruth, the title character often receives much of the attention. But there are some powerful lessons we can learn from Naomi’s story, too. Her story begins in Bethlehem, which literally means “house of bread”. A … Continue reading →

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