HeyJaredThe Light Seeker
Stories that make room for reflection, find light in tough seasons, and end with one simple step to take today.
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The Gathering (September 2026) (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Gathering, a monthly post where I share entertainment that I enjoyed, posts worth noting from other writers, and things I delighted in.I’m pretty sure yesterday was the beginning of September, wasn’t it? 😲<sou
Carry On (opens the original)
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Recently, I read a post from a Substack friend, a fellow Montanan, who lives just over the mountains from me, on a farm an hour from the closest town. She wrote about her youngest heading off to kindergarten, how she cried realizing that a chapter was now closed as her kids continue to grow up and move forward into their own lives.I know that feeling. Those moments continue to assault our hearts over and over again, as the energy, patience, and love (plus many prayers) we’ve poured into those ti
Truth You Can Hold (opens the original)
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One afternoon, I was reading the Bible and praying, reflecting on my life experiences and choices. Noticing my frustration at the many times I had turned to worldly things to find importance, worth, and happiness, I asked God, “Why did I do those things and make those choices?What was I looking for?“He said, “Me. You were searching for Me.“I began to explore and soak up all God says about me.Beloved. Transformed. Forgiven. Protected. Never alone.It became clear that I needed a daily rhythm to ta
The Gathering (August 2026) (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Gathering, a monthly post where I share entertainment that I enjoyed, posts worth noting from other writers, and things I delighted in.NOTE: This month’s post is long, so you may have to click VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE at the bottom to finish reading. 🤓As we welcomed the last month of summer, August brought hot weather followed by terribly smoky air. Then, just before our annual trip to magical Many Glacier, we got some much-needed rain, making for a glorious two days in the park.This y
The Family God Gave Us (opens the original)
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I truly loved growing up with so many cousins and spending time with them. My dad’s two sisters lived in town, so monthly group birthday celebrations were the norm. Many in my mom’s family lived about 50 miles away, so, while it was less convenient, we still drove there often.Time with those who have a biological connection can be revealing, frustrating, or hilarious, depending on your perspective. I carry indelible memories that I take out and let marinate: the experiences that shaped me.The Ru
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