2013 - define: Jared Barden

The World vs. George Zimmerman 9

Jul

14

2013

We’re less than 12 hours since the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman verdict. I wish now I could hop in my TARDIS and go back in time to follow the case more closely from the beginning, but I can’t. I feel like I missed a TON of crucial information and misinformation. Misinformation. That’s my ...

New Instagram Feature

Jul

12

2013

So, Instagram recently did an update which allows you to embed your IG images on any page, making them more accessible (for those of you who need said accessibility). Here’s a sample from our ice cream trip tonight. He’s the best!

Enoch Walks With God…and Man 4

Jul

11

2013

So today was the big day. We found out that baby Barden will be a boy! Truth be told we weren’t terribly surprised. You see we received a prophecy on September 8, 2012 that this would happen. In fact, this prophecy was specific down to the name of the child. I’ve attached unedited (and overlapping, ...

Same Love

Jul

9

2013

So, if you listen to Top 40 radio, chance are you’ve heard Mackelmore’s newest song – The Same Love. It’s a lyrically interesting song, for sure. And Mac, if I may refer to him as such, makes some good points. We’re all God’s children Stereotypes are bad Preaching hate, especially from the pulpit, is always ...

Forgiveness

Jul

6

2013

Last year I wrote a fairly stinging post regarding some hurtful experiences dealing with “the church”. While I never named names, if you run in my circle of friends and acquaintances, it didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out who I was referring to. Those words were mostly written out of hurt and frustration. ...

How to Install iOS 7 Beta 1 2

Jun

12

2013

Monday night I successfully installed iOS 7 Beta 1. To my surprise, it was relatively straightforward. So, for all you brave iSouls out there, here is my step by step guide. Warning: I take 0% responsibility for any issues this causes with your phone. Just needed to get that out of the way. Here. We. Go. ...

The Vision Tarried 1

May

25

2013

Habakkuk 2:3 says At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen! Not terribly long after you have your first child you start getting the “when are you going to have ...

Rage Against my Beliefs? 8

Apr

4

2013

Recently Danielle sent me an article from Rage Against the Minivan regarding the issue of marriage equality and Christianity. I, of course, read the article and couldn’t wait to post some thoughts. The author’s main beef is that they perceive Christians as trying to push their religious beliefs on others / use their religious beliefs to ...

Have Your Cake and Eat it Too 1

Mar

30

2013

I recently was sent an article to read, and I couldn’t help but think I’d seen the same sort of logic over and over again recently. “This person wants to have their cake and eat it too.” Unfortunately, it wasn’t actual cake. It was spiritual cake. Let me explain. During the article the author said ...

The “H” Word 6

Mar

27

2013

I have a new 4-letter word to add to the list of words that drive me bonkers – Hate. I know, pretty radical word, isn’t it? Let me explain. Let’s take a little trip back in time, you know, to save the future and all. During the run up to the 2008 Presidential election, it ...