HeyJaredBrian Spahr
Brian Spahr is a husband, a dad, a musician, a pastor, and a former hospital chaplain. He lives in Fort Wayne, IN, where he drinks LOTS of coffee and dreams up creative ways to create and hold sacred space for people in their struggles, hurts, and grief.
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What Do You Think? (opens the original)
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*For the full context of this essay, first read Matthew 21:23-32The hard plastic seat of the chair argues with my spine as I try to find a comfortable position, and it’s winning the argument. The uneven table rocks backward as I lean forward, nearly spilling the bitter coffee in my cup. My friend and mentor, Jon, smiles, laughs gently and asks, “Well, what do you think you should do?”<div class="captioned-image-con
What is Jesus thinking with this story? (opens the original)
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For the full context of this post, first read Matthew 20:1-16God is so unfair! What is Jesus thinking with this story? He’s cultivating a culture of laziness with all this talk of working one hour or all day and getting the same wage. Why would anyone do anything but stand around all day if the payout is the same in the end? This story doesn’t make any sense, right?!<
Wood, Wire, and Open Hands (opens the original)
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*For the full context of this essay, read Matthew 18:21-35<div class="image2-inset
Spit and Turpentine (opens the original)
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And then there are people who are so supportive and encouraging...Just spent the last hour on a call with @christawellsmusic Her music, coaching, writing, presence, generosity as a human are inspiring. If you are a writer or creative, Christa is worth a follow for sure.Got to share this song in the group today, and did a quick recording after. It's called "Spit and Turpentine" I'd love to hear how this one hits you.[VERSE 1]Rolling
Making Peace, Not Keeping It (opens the original)
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For the full context of this post, read Matthew 18:15-20<div cla
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