AA and the Church
Rev. Sam Shoemaker was an Episcopal Priest who died in 1963. I think his words are worth paying close attention to as we in the church learn what “community really […]
Category: Jared’s Blog
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How Black Lives Matter can help White Evangelicals Grow in Grace
I need to start by saying this is tough for me. A friend (who is not a church-goer) reminded me just a few moments ago that typically organized religion likes […]
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See you this summer!
I love Bismarck. I love everything about it. I won’t lie, I prefer colder weather. I like it when the weeds in my yard are frozen and the grass doesn’t […]
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The Cultural Sexual Revolution and the Future of the Church
A few court battles are brewing regarding who can use what bathroom. North Carolina is leading, but others will now join in because President Obama has issued a – I […]
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Target and the power of the cross
I have been struggling with how to say this for a few weeks. There was the whole North Carolina bill about transgender people in bathrooms and the accompanying Bruce Springsteen […]
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The Cruciform life
It’s a sad reality that most of us will probably read that and ask “what does that mean?” A guy named Paul who lived a long time ago and eventually was […]
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Can the Gospel change the way we think?
If you are the type of reader that wants to skim, then don’t waste your time here. yes. Yes it does. But if you want to know a little more, […]
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The Gospel Changes Everything
Welcome to a new Sermon Series! You might call this a “gospel primer.” I have long said the gospel changes everything. Think about how bad news can change everything. Everybody […]
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An Advent Meditation
It is useful to stop. Stop and consider advent. The coming of the king. During Advent we need to be silent. Consider with me for just one moment our own […]
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It’s almost that time of year again…
Thanksgiving, yes it is, but that’s not what I mean. Christmas? Advent? yes.. but no. Where is he going with this?? It’s almost time for officer nominations. We as a […]