Want to get an insane number of hits on your blog in a single day, as in 1,144??? It’s simple: be a fan of the New Orleans Saints on their march to a Super Bowl win and post their logo on your blog!

Worked for me!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m not one to gloat, but I, along with all the “Who Dat Nation”, am reveling in the joy of the Saints’ Super Bowl win–it’s been a long time comin’!!! For the sake of brevity and time, I’ll not go on about how truly incredible this game was for Saints’ fans, but suffice it to say, the “Who Dat Nation” is rockin’ tonight!

The play of the game for me was Tracy Porter’s interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. In case you missed it, or just can’t watch it too many times, check it out!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, it’s here–Super Bowl Sunday! I’ve never anticipated a Super Bowl like this one. So, one more time…

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

I’ve only had one previous experience with these Satanic mineral fragments, but one seems to have reared its ugly head. When did the nearly unbearable pain hit my lower back and abdomen, you ask? Halfway through my commute to class this morning! So, while driving in traffic approaching downtown Dallas, this wretched shard of rock decides to make its way through my system. Yes, I pulled over, reclined the seat, squirmed and writhed, and begged for mercy from above!

Thankfully, the pain subsided as I made it to downtown and was able to carry on the rest of the morning as usual.

O Lord, delivereth me from this affliction, preferably by supernatural dissipation!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

…killing me!

I’ve mentioned how I’ve neglected my Hebrew since I graduated seminary and now it’s catching up with me. Here’s an analogy. Hebrew is a pool/sea/other body of water and mostly I’ve been able to tread water well enough to keep my head above the surface, maybe even muster the strength to break out into a nice rhythm and actually swim. However, just about the time I get going, something happens and I find myself struggling to stay afloat!

Anyway, I am thoroughly enjoying exegeting the book of Ruth and hope to avoid completely drowning through the remainder of the semester.

A lesson for the kids out there–don’t neglect your languages when you finish seminary!

,שָׁלוֹם

Jason

I’ve been using BibleWorks for a while now, but I’ve run into something I’ve not quite figured out. Does anyone know how to set the search parameters and/or filters to find only the verbs in a given text/passage? I’ve tried a couple of strings that don’t yield the results I’m after. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

I was born and raised in Louisiana and have been a Saints fan for as long as I can remember. I had done nothing more than vacation in New Orleans before my wife and I moved there in 2001. We lived there for 3 years and we just loved it! Though I was not a native and don’t consider myself a New Orleanean, there is something about that city that pulled us in during our brief residence there. Anyway, I happened upon this very nice report by Wright Thompson at ESPN. I was even more pleased to see it had made its way to YouTube. Even if you’re not a Saints fan or a native of the Crescent City, watch this report and see why it is such a wonderful place.

Oh, and, GO SAINTS!!!!!

The Soul of New Orleans

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

GO SAINTS!!!

…or you just like to watch it over and over again, here’s the game-winning kick by Garrett Hartley that sent the Saints to Super Bowl XLIV!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

Today is our daughter’s 5th birthday! It’s hard to believe that five years have come and gone so quickly.

They sure grow up fast!

Happy Birthday, Leah!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason

Saints 37

…go marchin’ in! Don’t you just want to sing and bask in the Saints’ NFC Championship?!? Though it’s true that the Vikings did nothing to help themselves, we must give the Saints their due–they did what what was necessary when it was necessary!

This should be a great Super Bowl. Everyone knows that the Colts have a super offense and capable defense. Everyone should know that the Saints have quite a roster themselves. In the end, it will likely be a shoot-out, with the Saints winning in the end, probably much like their win over the Vikings (minus the turnovers).

My prediction:

Colts 34

GO SAINTS!!!

Αυτω η δοξα,

Jason