Just ramblings
OK, a friend recently sent me this article by Joshua Harris. It is really quite good, but it did convict me and make me think about what kind of choices I make in entertainment, and really life in general. It’s wasn’t exactly “fun” to read, but it was good for me. Tell me what you think. 
Also, what is the deal with young adults who try to be teenagers as long as they can? 
That’s awful! (And no offense meant to teenagers of course.) When I say “teenagers” I mean a person who is rather irresponsible and immature. I know not all teenagers are like that, but many are. But I also know teenagers who behave more like 25 year olds, and are very mature people. (I can think of one right off.) Why is it that those of our generation have to “play games” with their lives, holding on to their irresponsible ways as long as they can? They get jobs only to make money so they can buy their toys and keep playing bigger and better.
Why can’t those of us in our 20s, and even late teens, stand up and make a difference? Lots of people through out history have made huge impacts on the world before they are 25 or 30! Why don’t we see that any more? Perhaps they are making a bigger impact than we think. But I look at my own life and wonder why I wasted so much time! 
Just because we are not 30, or not married, doesn’t mean we are not adults yet! AAAAAHHHHHH!!!! 
I hate that mind set, both when older married people and young single people have it. 
(*Deep breath* Ok….I’m not bitter.) 
We are men and women who should be looking to behave that way, and make a difference in the world in which we live. Becoming people who make a difference by the power of the Spirit is what I’m talking about. I’m not saying we should all get busy and do something great for God. (
Surprise!) I am saying we should stop doing things on our own and do WITH God the great things he is already wanting to do. I’m saying we should grow up and act mature in the Lord, and let our relationship with him grow strong, and let his life live in us more and more, and then we will see Christ impacting the world around us in an eternal way. In a way that lasts!
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Preacher Dad
Jarod has been a pastor, construction worker, restaurant manager, ministry administrator, children's story teller, author....in no particular order. At heart he is passionate about the Truth, and has been called to proclaim that Truth from an early age. He is committed to his wife and eight children, and seeks to have a lasting impact upon the future by discipling his family. He blogs at PreacherDad.com on parenting, preparing, and cultural impact.
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hey Jerod…just havn’t heard from you in a while…and had been hearing some about you from adrian and her mom….so i just thought i would drop a line and see how you were doing. Hope everything is going great! see you in nashville soon!
~Brittany
oh btw…i thought that was a good article…def. had some wonderful points. I really like a lot of things that joshua harris has to say. oh, and how is your church going also? I will have to come and visit it one day….eventually…
have a great week!
A mutual friend (you should be able to guess
) emailed me this response to your latest blog posts:
“I skimmed over Jarod’s blog. I got tickled about one he wrote about people maturing. He wondered why people wanted to hold on to the teenage years and the immature way they act. Then I saw his pictures…..the toilet seats on the bench. He’s kidding right ?!
Was he trying to prove his own point?”
HA ha hee hee hee!
LOL! Thank you “Daughter”. I think I can guess who it was.
I suppose she is right. I am my own best illustration of what not to do. 
Just because I preach the truth doesn’t mean I live it all the time. But that doesn’t change the Truth from being what it is. 
I’m glad God is patient, especially with us immature ones. 
You don’t know me but I know your brother Matt.(here at HQ) I just wanted to say I like what you said in the last paragraph.
aww your so sweet. Yes she was my only grandmother that i ever knew also…so i know that you can sympathize with me. Thanks for the nice comment…
~Brittany
Yes! Amen! That last paragraph is Great Jarod! The potential for what God will do with even one person…wow. Never underestimate what He does, even if it doesn’t “look” amazing to the world…I think the small things (a kind word, an extra hand, a hug etc.) do more than so many “big” things.
God bless you as you make a difference for Him in big and little ways
What a great post! It is sometimes depressing to look around at those my own age in the world and see that they have no further goal than to find a hot date, fast car and lots of money…whatever it takes!
Makes it lonely for those of us who would rather spend our time investing in eternity. I can’t understand it…but then I am so blessed to have grown up in a family that put God at the center. I can’t ever remember a time when God was not a part of my life. How I wish I was more faithful!
One of the things I tell my girls in my Discipleship group I teach is that no matter how old or young we are God has a special purpose for each of us…and we have a responsibility to live like daughters (or sons!) of the King!!!!
Are you gonna post again?????
Hey! I found this quote this morning on http://www.girltalk.blogs.com (an excellent blog for all you Christian ladies – very encouraging!) Anyway, it’s another from Joshua Harris and sort of went along with your post.
“My encouragement to you on this important birthday is to work hard. That doesn’t sound very inspiring does it? But I mean it. The teenage years are years packed with potential—potential to grow in wisdom, to develop practical skills and abilities, to deepen your relationship with God, to study and learn. These years are the launching pad of your life. And they’re also the years that are most easily wasted. The world will tell you that these are the years to coast, to have a good time, to take it easy, to live off the faith of your parents. Don’t buy that lie. Press ahead. Push yourself. Train yourself for godliness. Even now prepare yourself to be a godly man, a godly husband and godly father. As my younger brothers, Alex and Brett like to say, use these years to “Do Hard Things.” “
Maybe the reason so many in their 20’s have settled into “play” is because they didn’t walk faithfully as a teen, redeeming the time….