Most of our stories have to do with relationships, usually relationships that end “happily ever after”. In reality, marriage is much more complicated! This episode explores the idea, ideal, and history of marriage, as well as what makes a good marriage on earth as it is in heaven. And yes, I have a compelling answer… Continue Reading
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The idea that we humans are “enemies to God” is disturbing, but the deeper and equally troubling truth is that we are mostly just disappointing. Paradoxically, it is by fully acknowledging our humanness that we redeem it through humble orientation toward grace, God, and goodness. You can access the text of my talk here (or… Continue Reading
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Jesus told the apostles to preach that the kingdom of God was near… and then make that happen with their deeds. And as always, Jesus warns that we must live the word rather than merely think ourselves righteous. Reading: Mark 2, 8; Matthew 10-12; Luke 7, 11. You can access my Lesson Notes here.
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What is religion for? What are people for? These are exciting, challenging chapters that tell how Jesus’ family thought he was crazy and the religious elite thought he was blasphemous, all for teaching that caring for our fellow humans is more important than religious observance. Reading: Mark 2-5; Matthew 8-9 You can access my Lesson… Continue Reading
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My name is Jared, and I’m a recovering idealist. Anyone else? I used to waste so much energy being anxious. Well, Jesus said not to. These days I try to live each day well, to live with proper form. This is what Jesus taught–to live well each day, to be good for the sake of… Continue Reading
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