Category Archives: Hope

The Parable of the Ugly Christmas Ornament

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Jason

In the Bybee family, we have a tradition of decorating for Christmas on the day after Thanksgiving. The boys and I get in the attic and bring down all of the Christmas boxes and while Sunny puts out all of … Continue reading →

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Not Knowing

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Jason

I wrote this a few years ago about going and not knowing, which is the essence of faith.

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On Despair and Hope

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Jason

In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election this week, many people I know are exuberant. That’s probably not surprising, given that I live in a military town in a “red” state. Folks around here are generally conservative by nature, both … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Grief

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Jason

I read a poem the other day by a writer named Liz Newman. She talks about missing someone as an experience of simultaneously carrying both grief and love. When you think about it, grief and love come from the same … Continue reading →

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Judge? Good News?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Jason

A little extra thought here. How is it good news that Jesus is the judge of the living and the dead? It’s actually good news for those who have suffered, those who have experienced oppression. Look at what Simon Peter … Continue reading →

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Prayer Night

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Jason

My brothers and sisters, earnestly in prayer, keeping hope alive.

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Fall Retreat

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Jason

I had the opportunity recently to speak at our Middle School Fall Retreat. From my youth ministry days, fall retreat was always my favorite event. And I have to say, it was a real blessing to me to be able … Continue reading →

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This is What It’s All About

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jason

A great week was made even better today. What a cool moment!

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Desperate

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Jason

As Jesus went, the people pressed around him. And there was a woman who had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She … Continue reading →

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Chapel

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jason

Super proud of Joshua for speaking in high school chapel today. He stood in front of his peers and delivered a ten-minute talk about the example of Joseph from the Old Testament. I love how he shares his heart whenever … Continue reading →

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