Christians Must not Participate in the Culture of Outrage
Americans are at a dangerous place in their history. We live in a culture of outrage. Unfortunately everything has become political, and outrage is the new cool. There is a […]
Category: Jared’s Blog
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Why we will not cancel Church for Christmas (and why we might anyway)
This year Christmas day falls on a Sunday and I know many churches are canceling their services in order to encourage people to enjoy the day at home. I get […]
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A post following the last few chapters in Judges
You can hear the sermon Here. This text tells two very related stories. A woman is terribly abused and in a passion for justice the people of God get into […]
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At advent let’s think about sorrow
Yes, it is advent. Instead of a sentimental baby story, this week I will be preaching on what is probably the most horrific scene in the Bible. Judges 19-21 tell a […]
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A reflection on the Good Samaritan in these days of the DAPL
The good samaritan is a popular story, and one that we have used for centuries to promote “the golden rule.” We want people to treat others well, and Jesus’s parable […]
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A few words now that the polls are closed
I am writing this on Monday morning, the day before the election. I don’t know how this is going to go. Looking at the polls today, it really could go […]
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A LOCAL Clergy looks at the Standing Rock Protests
Recently it was reported that 500 clergy (almost all of them non residents of North Dakota) came to our state to stand in solidarity with the pipeline protestors. This sort […]
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All Along the Watchtower and the Christian Life
Bob Dylan just won the nobel prize in literature, which I think was well deserved. He has certainly been one of the greatest American poets of the last 60 years. […]
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Immanuel’s Opus
You ever have those times when you realize something you already knew? You know, like, you knew it before, but You really never thought it was a big deal. But […]
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Sermon Series on Judges
This Sunday we will begin a new sermon series on the book of Judges. You should know that this is at times a graphic and violent book. This is a […]