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Lessons from Ruth

Introduction I was thinking of the Old Testament narrative of Ruth this morning.  Ruth is such a wonderful account of God’s grace

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Gospel Definitions

Introduction The term “Gospel” is one of those words you hear a lot around churches, especially our church!  But what does it

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Good News?

Introduction to the “good news” The term “gospel” is a common word in church circles.  Sad to say, many people—even “church people”,

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“Good Friday”?

Good Friday.  Have you ever wondered how the Friday before Easter got the name good?  What is good about the crucifixion of God’s own Son?  Why not “sad”

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Hey there, I’m Jared! I’m just an ordinary guy living in Minnesota. I’m the husband to a wonderful woman named Emily and a dad to four energetic and enthusiastic boys. I have had the privilege of serving as a pastor in several Minnesota churches, and currently serve as the director of communications at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. 

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