jasondeuman

Disappointment

How one handles disappointment is a good indicator of emotional maturity. There are several ways that I have handled disappointment over the years. 1) Its their fault – Blaming people for not capturing your intentions is the first reaction that I think we go to when something doesn’t work. This is the same kind ofContinue reading “Disappointment”

God is Way Smarter Than Me

In my previous post I talked about how life is expensive, there is always another expense. I have been entrusted to steward the things that God has resources that God has given me. I also talked about investing in Missionaries with their various projects and buildings and expenses. Today we were working on how toContinue reading “God is Way Smarter Than Me”

Life is expensive

I’m writing this while sitting in my local Discount Tires lobby waiting for my new tires on my Element. This morning there was a coffee computer mishap by an adult in my house other than me who shall remain nameless. Kathy and I have a vacation planned and we were talking about the expenses thatContinue reading “Life is expensive”

May is over

This past month ended up being one of the busiest craziest months I can remember. Birthday’s, parties, cabin days, driving, driving, driving, meetings, driving, kids, work. Lots of Rain in May too. I’m glad the month was full of fun things, but I’m really glad that May is over. Here’s looking to June, and aContinue reading “May is over”

Judah is 4 Years Old

I can’t believe how much my life has changed in 4 years. My son was born early and abruptly and changed everything. I quickly learned that life doesn’t go according to plan, and it’s usually better than that it doesn’t. Judah makes me smile every day, and even when he doesn’t listen I have aContinue reading “Judah is 4 Years Old”

Value of Community

Last night in our community group we talked briefly about how groups can be a front door for people to get connected to the local church. The biggest affliction in our society, the thing that touches everybody at some point, is lonlieness. Lonliness is what leads people to make destructive decisions, it’s what leads toContinue reading “Value of Community”

Driving (rambling thoughts)

I drove for a long time late last night. I like driving. It’s very relaxing to go on a long drive by yourself. The downside is that you have to make the long drive home by yourself too. The plus side is that you are going home. There are few things as cool as drivingContinue reading “Driving (rambling thoughts)”

Nashville

I follow many folks in nashville through blogs and twitter. If you are unaware of what’s going on there they had a massive flood. They are calling it a 1000 year flood. Many people have lost their homes. Many have died. It’s a tragic event. here’s a video This event does have a silver liningContinue reading “Nashville”

Radical by David Platt

Would you be willing to give your whole life to the pursuit of following Christ? It’s easy to say yes to this at church or at summer camp, or even over a cup of coffee with a fellow Christian. The only way to know if you actually would is to follow Jesus wherever he leads.Continue reading “Radical by David Platt”

Working with Kids

I know how blessed I am to have a job, and how blessed I am to have an awesome family. 1 Wife + 1 Son +1 Daughter = Very Happy Jason Something that I am learning and learning how to balance is working with kids, while my wife if working as well. Today, Kathy isContinue reading “Working with Kids”