Jared Sparks

         I love the traditional non-denomination church God has called me to serve. I could go on and on about how good our church has been for our family and how much I love being here where God has us. I know my situation is not all that common for a guy in his early 30's. Most men my age in ministry have gone the church ... Continue Reading

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The Family as Primary MinistryGod has been teaching me a lot about this in recent years and months.  Here is a great quote from Jonathan Edwards in a book I am reading entitled, Good Christians, Good Husbands?: Marriage is but a shadow, a mere resemblance of the heavenly marriage of Christ and His Church.  In the same way, the ... Continue Reading

Eph 6:21 "Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts."Phil 2:19 "I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you."Col 4:7-9 "Tychicus will ... Continue Reading

I love getting to introduce people to Martyn Lloyd-Jones. If you are curious about MLJ and are wanting to read some of his works you may be wondering "Where do I start?". I am going to recommend you start with the two books you are most likely to disagree with. Purchase "Joy Unspeakable" and "Revival" and dive in. If you ... Continue Reading

The Family vs OutsidersHow the Family Views the Workaholic Pastor1. Husband/Dad is never around.2. Husband/Dad cares about other people more that he cares about me.3. Dad never comes to my recital, game, drama, whatever.4. I wish my Dad could disciple me.5. Husband/Dad I need you, I am hurting, you are not there.How the Outsiders View the ... Continue Reading

Here  is my favorite stationary. Buy yourself a box and start writing some letters! ... Continue Reading

A scenario concerning Christian Liberty and Alcohol.         A person grows up in a fundamentalist type background. This person was taught that alcohol is sin. Don't drink it, try it, look at it, or go to a place that serves it. Alcohol is the drink of the devils. Then all of the sudden this person makes a complete 180. ... Continue Reading

2 Peter 1:2 "May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord"                 A few days ago I got the privilege of hearing Todd Hawk preach. His selected text was 2 Pet 1:1-15. Although I had to leave a little early, the sermon was fantastic. For two ... Continue Reading