Category Archives: Social Issues

A Different Post

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Jason

I was going to make a different post today. I had a post that was percolating in my head about Idol Gives Back, Oprah’s Big Give, and social justice. Thanks to Dish Network, though, I didn’t get the chance to … Continue reading →

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March for Babies

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Jason

This year, our family is participating in the March of Dimes’ “March for Babies” program. As most of you know, 4 years ago our twins were born 7 weeks prematurely. Since that time, the mission of the March of Dimes … Continue reading →

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But Do They Come With Gum?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Jason

In a stroke of marketing madness and in an attempt to wed two of America’s favorite pasttimes, Upper Deck has released its “Presidential Predictors” series of baseball cards. Each card depicts one of the current candidates on a baseball card, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Humor, Politics | 2 Comments

Inner City Winter Relief Update

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jason

I just wanted to post an update on our Inner City Winter Relief Drive. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Mayfair, we were able to fill up 2 buses with winter clothing, canned goods, dry goods, and liquid … Continue reading →

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Inner City Winter Relief

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Jason

(I wrote about this earlier in the week, but I wanted to remind everyone of the need we have at the Inner City.) Our Inner City pantry is empty. The shelves are bare – clothing racks have been depleted – … Continue reading →

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God In Action

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Jason

(Those of you who don’t live in Huntsville don’t have to read this.) A good friend of mine told me recently that she heard a preacher once say, “Love is God in action”. If that’s true, then we have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Huntsville, Inner City Church, Social Issues, The Resolution | 3 Comments

St. Jude’s Update

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Jason

I just wanted to follow up and thank all of you who made a contribution to this year’s St. Jude’s Campaign for a Cure. Because of your donations, Sunny and I were able to TRIPLE our fundraising goal. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Prematurity Awareness Month

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Jason

More than half a million babies are born prematurely each year. Premature birth is the number one killer of newborns. Babies who survive prematurity could potentially be disabled for life. The March of Dimes is leading a national effort to … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, March of Dimes, Social Issues | 4 Comments

St. Jude’s Campaign for a Cure

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Jason

Sunny and I have been supporting the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the past few years. St. Jude’s is a non-profit organization with the mission to find cures for children with catastrophic illnesses through research and treatment. … Continue reading →

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Huntsville Inner City Church

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Jason

Two of my heroes in ministry are Art and Cynthia Leslie. For the past several years, they have been serving as the directors of the Huntsville Inner City Church of Christ. Their ministry is making a difference in the lives … Continue reading →

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