Category Archives: Family

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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The Story: Behind Every Good Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jason

Behind Every Good Man – Exodus 1-2 Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: “Behind every good man there’s a great woman.” Closely related, but less well-known: “Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.” I wonder how … Continue reading →

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Weeping With Those Who Weep

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jason

I’ve said it many times: I believe one of the greatest descriptions of the body of Christ is found in Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Paul encourages the Christ-followers in Rome to a … Continue reading →

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For Roger

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Jason

They say you can’t take it with you, but I think that they’re wrong ‘Cause all I know is I woke up this morning, and something big was gone — “Terry’s Song”, Bruce Springsteen Monday morning, I woke to news … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 2

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Dec 13: 1 Thess. 2 Paul writes in a loving, pastoral tone in this letter. He compares his ministry among the Thessalonians to the gentle care of a nursing mother (v7) and the encouraging charge of a … Continue reading →

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One Step Closer to “Grown Up”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Jason

Well, today is the day. It’s a day I’ve had to prepare myself for, but even so, I’m not sure I’m there. At least not all the way. Today, my daughter is getting her ears pierced. Now, I understand that … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Nov 5: Eph 5 Paul continues his practical insight into the Christian life by calling us to the imitation of God’s character (v1). This requires an examination of behaviors unbecoming of the Kingdom of God. Not even … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Remember, Vol. 19

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

My ongoing series of things I want to remember at this stage of parenthood: My kids like to copy each other. Which is highly annoying and not necessarily something worth remembering. But what’s funny is Jackson’s response to his brother … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 1

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 17: 1 Timothy 1 I’ve never noticed until today the way Paul begins his letter to Timothy: “Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior,” (v1). This tells us a lot about … Continue reading →

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Thirteen

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jason

Thirteen Last night I found some old family pictures, photos from my childhood. There’s a picture in there of me when I was about five years old. I’m sitting in front of this pull down background of an orange-hued sunset … Continue reading →

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