Category Archives: Mom

Nineteen

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jason

Over the years, I’ve written quite a few tributes to my mother on this blog, most of them on Mother’s Day or on this date, the anniversary of her death. Nineteen years ago, my mother journeyed from one life to … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2012

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Jason

I realize it’s been a LONG time since I’ve made a “real” post on the blog. Between work, family, coaching baseball, moving, grad school, and writing my daily Bible reading thoughts, I have very little time to write “recreationally” anymore. … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 22: 1 Peter 1 Today we start a new study of 1 Peter that will take us into next week. Peter seems to be writing to encourage Christians who are discouraged by their suffering. He emphasizes … Continue reading →

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For Tara

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jason

The prophet Isaiah spoke of one who was “acquainted with grief.” Unfortunately, for some grief is less a mere acquaintance and more an unwelcome associate, an unbidden sojourner that can’t be shaken. My sister Tara is one such individual. Our … Continue reading →

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Easter Thoughts: Resurrection

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jason

Today I had the opportunity to worship at my “home church”, College Hills in Lebanon, Tennessee. When you’re in full time ministry, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to go back “home” for Sunday service; in my 10+ years of … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Blessing

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Jason

I just ran into Cindy Herring, an old Lebanon acquaintance from College Street / Hills. She works for Healing Hands and she’s also heavily involved in the Mission Lazarus work. She was here on some business and she stopped by … Continue reading →

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On Loneliness

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Jason

I’m just going to say from the outset that this is going to be long and probably depressing, so you probably won’t want to read it. Late October is always a reflective time of year for me. My Dad died … Continue reading →

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And I Did Not Know It

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jason

I preached this for a grad class a few days ago. I wanted to post it here, in honor of my mother, whose love I miss dearly. Sermon: “And I Did Not Know It” – Genesis 28:10-16 Focus: God is … Continue reading →

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Remembering You

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Jason

Today marks the 14th anniversary of my Mother’s death. I don’t really have time for a full length post to remember her (for those, click here and here). But today I will quietly reflect on the life of my sweet … Continue reading →

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My Girls: For Mom

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Jason

A few months back, I did a series entitled Another Man where I delineated the 5 most influential men in my life. That series arose from a quote I read that said for a boy to grow into a man … Continue reading →

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