Category Archives: Ministry

How We Grow: Service

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Jason

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The word translated as “workmanship” is the Greek term poiemo. Our English word “poem” is derived … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 3

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Jason

I want to close out this portion of the love language series with another look at Scripture. This might be the most powerful example of quality time I can find in the Bible. Now when Job’s three friends heard of … Continue reading →

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Lee Milam and the Eternal Work of Praise

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Jason

Last night in our church’s Praise and Prayer gathering, I was moved to tears. Nothing “extraordinary” was happening at the moment: there was no powerful testimony being shared or heartfelt prayer being articulated. No, I was just struck by my … Continue reading →

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Jackson and Pat: Timothy and Paul

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Jason

Tonight was such a special night for me at church. I had the chance to sit back and watch as my son shared the teaching time with his good friend and mentor, Pat McRight. Pat has been a part of … Continue reading →

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My Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Jason

A special Valentine I received from Darby, one of our precious little young ladies at church. I’ve preserved it under the glass on my desk so I can see it every day! Thank you, Darby!

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Do Good to Everyone

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Jason
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Mentoring

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Jason

My boys don’t have grandfathers. As most of you know, my father passed away when I was just a kid. We lost Sunny’s dad nearly ten years ago. As a result, I’m always on the lookout for godly male influences … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Intern

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jason

Today was a really cool day: it was Joshua’s first day in the office as one of our church’s summer interns. Specifically, he is serving as one of our Baja Missions interns, helping us prepare for our two international mission … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: Take Up Your Cross, Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Jason

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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Baja 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jason

We just returned from an incredible week of service and encouragement among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Baja, Mexico. I love that we were able to serve together as a family. Praying we get many more opportunities like … Continue reading →

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