Category Archives: Faith

Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 2

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Jason

Two stories I remembered today and I wanted to record them here for posterity: We were at the grocery store one night, maybe it was before Jackson was born. Joshua and Abby Kate were riding in the cart together, whispering … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Jason

Today has been a long day, but it’s been a good one. I spent the day with God’s people: men’s class this morning; a funeral for a fellow minister’s mother; lunch with a good friend; coffee & conversation with a … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Jason

Those of you that follow this blog know that I’m a music junkie. I just completed my “Best of 2009” music list and with a cadre of fresh downloads waiting for me over at eMusic, I’m ready to start in … Continue reading →

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What Does God Want for Christmas?

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Jason

In all the hustle and bustle of this season of giving and receiving, I had a funny thought today: what would God want for Christmas? I should add that these are the kinds of thoughts I usually have when I’m … Continue reading →

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12 Best Reads of 2009

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Jason

I’m a little disappointed in my reading output this year. Each year, i set a goal for myself of reading one book a week. Even though I fell woefully short of 52 books (by the time I finish my current … Continue reading →

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The Subject of Every Verb

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Jason

Terrence Fretheim, in his book The Pentateuch, makes some interesting observations regarding the rhetorical features of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In addition to the portrait of God as Creator, Law-Giver, Judge, and Savior, an entirely relational … Continue reading →

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Albums of the Decade #5: My Mother’s Hymn Book

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Jason

Johnny Cash has always been the Bybee family bard. Some of my earliest memories are of the times my Dad would get out his guitar and play “Folsom Prison Blues” in our living room. My Dad was a huge Cash … Continue reading →

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Until Dreams Come True

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jason

Today is the 22nd anniversary of my father’s death. I’ve written several tributes to him at my former blog and, honestly, I am finding it difficult to summon up the energy and inclination to write another one. But last night … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Neighbor

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jason

“You really only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.” Continue reading →

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Already and Not Yet

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

A few years ago, I started blogging as an outlet for my periodic devotional writings. While I still post the occasional devo piece, my blog has also evolved into a repository for my thoughts on a variety of things: family, … Continue reading →

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