Category Archives: Fathering

Mentoring

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Jason

My boys don’t have grandfathers. As most of you know, my father passed away when I was just a kid. We lost Sunny’s dad nearly ten years ago. As a result, I’m always on the lookout for godly male influences … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Intern

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jason

Today was a really cool day: it was Joshua’s first day in the office as one of our church’s summer interns. Specifically, he is serving as one of our Baja Missions interns, helping us prepare for our two international mission … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: God’s Justice and Righteousness, Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Jason

The cross is a statement of God’s righteousness. That’s literally what Paul says in Romans 3:24-25: … the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This … Continue reading →

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Sixteen

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jason

He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Psalm 47:4 Not all pride is sinful. Today my heart is full; I am proud beyond measure. Our twins have turned sixteen! Today we celebrate sixteen years … Continue reading →

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Dominant

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Jason

This kid. I have so much fun watching him play the game he loves. Today he was on the mound for the first time in this young season and he was rewarded with results to match all his hard work. … Continue reading →

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The Boot

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Jason

Six weeks ago, this girl had surgery on her foot. Her recovery hasn’t been easy — in fact, it’s been pretty rough. She slept on the couch for the first few days as we tried to manage her pain. But … Continue reading →

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Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Jason

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Being his father has produced lots of “proud” … Continue reading →

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God’s Own Heart: Token

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Jason

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his … Continue reading →

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God’s Own Heart: Jesse

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Jason

I’ve been studying the life of David lately and I’ve decided to do a series about him entitled, “God’s Own Heart.” For the past few years, I’ve been struck by something as I read the Bible: I have a hard … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 29: Andrew McCutchen and Maroon 5

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Jason

Proud parenting moment: I’m watching the Cardinals / Pirates game tonight and my 11-year old daughter walks into the room and immediately says, “Isn’t that Andrew McCutchen?” Why, yes. Yes it is, sweetie. Keep in mind that in years gone … Continue reading →

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