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Evangelization…is letting the Word in (not just getting the Word out).

By Jared Dees

It seems as though evangelization is all about getting the Word out. We have a lot to share. We want people to appreciate the beauty of the faith. We want to share the truths of our faith with as many people as possible. The problem is, we can become so focused on getting the Word…

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September 25, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

Evangelization is . . . a mother praying for her adult child.

By Jared Dees

St. Monica and St. Augustine

On these feasts of St. Monica and St. Augustine, I’m thinking of all the incredible mothers in the world praying that their sons and daughters find God. So many parents today are heartbroken that their children do not share the same kind of love for God that they do. They are disappointed in themselves that…

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August 28, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

Social Media Principles for Authors 

By Jared Dees

Social Media Principles (Pillars)

I believe in establishing principles for ourselves that inspire action. Out of the principles, we can make good decisions that have positive effects. As an author I know I need principles for using social media. Otherwise, I know it will pull me away from my work. (Remember Stephen Pressfield’s observation: “The amateur tweets. The pro…

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July 2, 2014 Filed Under: Author Tips

“Even when you’re left out, Jesus loves you.” (Thank You Vacation Bible School!)

By Jared Dees

Vacation Bible School: Jesus Loves You

“Even when you’re left out, Jesus loves you.” My girls were reciting this back and forth to each other last week. You could tell their Vacation Bible School was doing a great job. They have the line memorized and the stories they heard, videos they watched, and activities they did reinforced this message. I’m so…

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June 30, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry

How Author Hugh Howey Uses Social Media

By Jared Dees

I listen to a lot of podcasts for authors and entrepreneurs. Every now and then I hear something so great that I have to stop the car, pull over, and write it down. It happened again a couple of days ago while listening to a Kobo Writing Life podcast interview with Hugh Howey. Hugh Howey…

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June 26, 2014 Filed Under: Author Tips

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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