Pastor JaredJun 15, 20205 minLessons from the Life of Augustine3 lessons, 3 powerful challenges from the life of Augustine.
Pastor JaredMay 18, 20204 minThirsting for GodSadly, many of us do exactly what Kierkegaard warns us about – we construct something that we hold up for others to see, but which we are no
Pastor JaredMay 4, 20205 minOn Being a Self-Righteous PrigThe dangers of being a self-righteous prig are real for all of us...
Pastor JaredJul 17, 20197 minWhen should someone pursue baptism?Dealing with the difficult issue of when young people should be baptized.
Pastor JaredJun 25, 20196 minThe Gospel MUST Be the Foundation of Our ParentingOur children need an alien salvation, a true change of heart, a new nature, not mere encouragement to be better.
Pastor JaredMay 8, 20197 min"She's so cute!"Sin is the universal human problem and it must be a central part of how we understand our children and of how we approach parenting.
Pastor JaredApr 24, 20195 minTrain your child in the way he should go...If you are a parent you have heard the following verse. It’s probably been quoted to you like a mantra or promise, Train up a child in...
Pastor JaredApr 18, 20192 minI have kids... now what???Trust me. I'm not an expert. In fact, when it comes to being a parent, I'm not really sure I know what I'm doing most of the time. I'm...
Pastor JaredMar 21, 20197 minWhy I am NOT a Dispensationalist - ConclusionThis blog is the conclusion to my discussion on dispensationalism and why I believe it employs a faulty hermeneutic and thus comes to a...
Pastor JaredJul 19, 20184 minRelationships as a Key for Discipleship: Part 9 of a 10 part series on DiscipleshipDiscipleship involves a personal commitment to sanctification, involvement with a church that preaches and teaches the gospel, and...
Pastor JaredJul 3, 20185 minUnderstanding the 'How-to' of Discipleship: Part 8 of a (probably) 10 part series on DisciplOver the next three blogs (which will take us to 10) I want for us to explore the ‘How-to’ of discipleship. We have already talked about...
Pastor JaredJun 27, 20186 minHow to Help Others With the Gospel: Part 7 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipOnce again it has been far too long between blogs. Once again, I apologize to all of you who have been waiting. Due to the distance...
Pastor JaredMay 3, 20186 minThe Gospel is the Center: Part 6 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipIt has been a while since I have written a blog in this series. I apologize. I have been working extensively on the “Hearing God?”...
Pastor JaredMar 20, 20185 minThe Heart as the Focus: Part 5 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipRemember Siegfried and Roy? For my younger readers, probably not. They were big cat trainers who played to sold-out shows in Las Vegas...
Pastor JaredMar 7, 20188 minThe Problem of Sin: Part 4 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipI hope that by now, three blogs into this series, you have come to an understanding of what a disciple is, why the church and fellow...
Pastor JaredFeb 20, 20184 minThe Benefits of Discipleship: Part 3 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipThere are some very real, tangible benefits to being a disciple of Christ (this is primary), and to being part of a discipling...
Pastor JaredJan 16, 20186 minDiscipleship... It Takes a Church: Part 2 of a (probably) 10 part series on DiscipleshipChrist desires his followers to be disciples. Actually, that's not entirely right. True followers of Christ ARE disciples. As we...