Category Archives: Prayer

The Sermon on the Mount 22

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jason

7 And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 21

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Jason

5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they … Continue reading →

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Selfish Praying

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jason

I realized something as I was praying today. My prayers are really, really selfish. I realized that I use a lot of first person pronouns when I pray. A lot of “God, I want to ask you to do this” … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember: Vol. 8

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Jason

I always want to remember the way Abby Kate says “chicken parmesan “. We’ll go to Olive Garden and she’ll ask, “Daddy, are you going to order chicken Farmer John?” It cracks me up. _______________ I also love how Jackson … Continue reading →

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In Me As It Is In Heaven

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Jason

So I’ve been reading Luke lately. Actually I’ve been reading Luke for most of this year. Reading it really slowly and just trying to soak it all up. It’s been really good, really challenging. I love what Luke is doing … Continue reading →

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Jesus Pulls for the Cardinals

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Jason

Just before eating our Mother’s Day lunch today, we said our prayer around the family dinner table. We prayed for our friends, our family, and especially for Mommy and all she does for our family. I guess that got the … Continue reading →

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Gustav

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Jason

If you’re looking for something to pray about, look no further than the Gulf Coast. With Gustav furiously approaching the United States after ravaging Cuba over the weekend, cities up and down the coast have been evacuated. That is, those … Continue reading →

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A Confession of Idolatry

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Jason

I realized something today. I’ve turned into a pretty good idolater. Out of a deep desire to love the LORD God with my mind, I’ve spent a good part of the last few years with my nose in a book. … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Jason

One year ago today was one of the worst days of my entire life. At least for the first 12 hours or so. On January 30, 2007, Sunny and I made our way to Dr. Bailey’s office to finally find … Continue reading →

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Pray for Pam

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Jason

This website is devoted to Pam, a lady who worships with us at Mayfair. A few weeks back, Pam was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Last week she was told the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. She’ll meet with … Continue reading →

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