Category Archives: Family

Father’s Day Wisdom

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Jason

As I prepare for my Father’s Day sermon this Sunday, I’ve been asking for wisdom from some of the Dads I respect the most. I asked a couple of questions: What message do you think Dads need to hear today? … 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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On Her 36th Birthday

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Jason

Last Thursday, we celebrated Sunny’s 36th birthday. The kids and I plotted together to make the day as special as possible. Joshua has been whispering to me for months about what we were going to get her for her birthday. … Continue reading →

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Graduation Reflections

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Jason

This week a significant chapter in my life comes to a close: I’ll graduate for the final time in my academic career. In some form or another, I’ve been in school for 30 of my 37 years. No matter how … Continue reading →

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Top Five: April 2014

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jason

Time for my monthly rundown of what I’m lovin’ these days: Lost in the Dream by The War on Drugs. I had some eMusic credits at the end of last month that I needed to use and I came across … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Grandmother’s

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Jason

Today was an awesome day. We woke up early and drove to my hometown, Lebanon, TN. We were able to worship at the College Hills Church of Christ, which is where I grew up. It was great to see some … Continue reading →

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Man In the Mirror

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Jason
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Hope Against Hope

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Jason

It was a Saturday. We were planning to go to Nashville that day to see her. She’d been hospitalized there for several days and we’d planned for me to finish up the school week and then go see her on … Continue reading →

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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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