Category Archives: Family

NFL Picks: Wild Card Round

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Jason

Every year, each member of our family picks winners for the NFL playoff games. It’s fun because it gives us something to talk about together and we can rag each other if our picks fall through. Plus, Sunny or Abby … Continue reading →

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2014: Looking Back

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jason

Today is the last day of 2014. Did I just write that sentence? Wow, this year has really gone by quickly. I know that’s such a cliche thing to say on a day like today, but it just rings true. … Continue reading →

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To All Generations

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Jason

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not … Continue reading →

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Bags of Blessings

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jason

This morning our church family mobilized to distribute “Bags of Blessings” at several of our local schools. A few years ago, some of our leaders were shocked to learn of the great number of children in our community that do … Continue reading →

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Mountains Beyond Mountains

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jason

I think this picture that Jackson drew is incredible! I love the color of the sky: purple and orange. And the mountains that go on and on. A masterpiece!

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Love Is Dangerous

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Jason

Our church did not meet tonight, so after dinner we put on the Blu Ray of last year’s “The Bible” from the History Channel. I love it because it really makes the biblical stories come alive for my children. We … Continue reading →

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They Will Remember

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Jason

Twenty-seven years ago today, at the age of forty-six, my father passed away. I was ten years old at the time and, needless to say, his passing was one of the two or three most profoundly defining moments of my … Continue reading →

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Children and the Expectation of Leadership

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Jason

“What’s next?” “What are we doing tonight, Dad?” “What’s the game plan for tomorrow?” So we’re on vacation this week. All week long, the kids have been full of questions. To a certain degree, this is par for the course. … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 26

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jason

Time for my semi-regular installment of things I want to remember during this stage of parenting. Joshua came up to me the other day and said, “Hey, Dad. This is my Lego version of you.” I like it; it’s a … Continue reading →

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Fifteen

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Jason

Fifteen years ago, I made a promise that changed my life. And fifteen years ago, I received a promise that continues to make me whole. ___________________ An anniversary is a way of marking time, a way of measuring the depth … Continue reading →

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