Category Archives: Family

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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Ten Years Later

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Ten years ago, Sunny and I made the decision to move to Huntsville, Alabama. We’d spent the first three years of our marriage in Kingsport, Tennessee. I worked as the youth minister for the Northeast Church of Christ there, which … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 13 – Let Brotherly Love Continue

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Aug 6: Hebrews 13 “Let brotherly love continue,” (v1). I love this verse. I came across it early on in my ministry and it’s been one of those verses that’s been a constant companion for me throughout … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember Vol. 18

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jason

Here are a few of the funny things Sunny told me Jackson said today: Jackson: Mom, do you know what holds our bodies together? Mom: Well, what do you think, Jackson? Jackson: Your belly button! Because it’s a button! If … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason

Matthew 19   The Kingdom of God is sometimes thought of as some sort of “out there” or “up there” reality. It’s the stuff of heaven, an unclarified vision of eternity to come. But when Jesus teaches on the Kingdom, … Continue reading →

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