Category Archives: Kids

Family Road Trip 2014 Day 4

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jason

Today has been another full day. We enjoyed some family worship / devotional time together to begin our day. I love hearing my kids articulate their faith at such a young age. Today as we were talking, it became evident … Continue reading →

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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 3

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jason

Today was driving day. After spending the last two days in Missouri, today we loaded up the Family Truckster and made our way north. We decided to sleep in a bit after two late nights at the ball park. With … Continue reading →

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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 2

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jason

Today we made the drive from St. Louis to Kansas City to make our first visit to Kauffman Stadium. One member of our family was fighting an upset stomach this morning, so we got a later jump than we hoped. … Continue reading →

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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 1

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Jason

Well, today marked Day 1 of our summer Road Trip. I’ve always wanted to go on a “baseball trip” with the family and this year, we decided to make it happen. We started this morning in Alabama and drove through … Continue reading →

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Turning Seven

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jason

Seven years ago, a rambunctious little boy came into our lives. We named him Jackson, which means “God has been gracious.” We certainly felt God’s unmerited favor resting upon us as we welcomed his arrival. The months leading up to … Continue reading →

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Team Sports and Character Formation

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jason

Team sports is great for character formation. I’ve seen it with my own eyes this weekend. I’ve coached my son’s baseball teams since he was 3 years old. It’s one of the most rewarding and life-giving things that I’m involved … Continue reading →

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Man In the Mirror

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Jason
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Top Five: February 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jason

One of the things I’ve challenged myself with for 2014 is to post a “Top Five” each month: five things I’m enjoying right now, be it books, music, movies, etc. If nothing else, it helps me keep the blog current. … Continue reading →

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Boys

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jason

I’m feeling reflective tonight here in Tennessee. Tomorrow I’ll deliver the eulogy for Don Shates, Sunny’s grandfather. This was a strong man, a man full of life and laughter. But he was also a man of sorrows: Don outlived both … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Remember, Vol. 24 (The Christmas Edition)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Jason

Over the years, I’ve used this blog as a repository for the crazy things my kids say and do, knowing that there’s no way I’ll be able to remember all of this stuff on my own. The last few days … Continue reading →

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