The Book of Jared

Overview for 'General-Musings'

A book concept I am working on...

I have been thinking a lot about some of the prophecies contained in the scriptures and what they mean for me and my family. I am going to put some of my thoughts together into book form. The title of the book is "The Church of the State". I am going to be posting the chapters here with a category…

Written by Jared on Thursday December 15, 2022.


I am a little frustrated...

Some of you may know that my contract with the Church is coming to an end shortly, and as such I have been "looking" for further employment. The main problem I am having is that most places that are hiring for someone in my position, i.e. a web developer, are looking for someone that can show off…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


A post a day...

I am going to try something new. I am going to try and post something to this blog, at least a musing from the day, every day during September. I can't promise that it will be something interesting, only that it will be something.  =)

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Of barbeque and the Civil War

I spent the day today with the family at Camp Floyd State Park. Every year on Labor Day they have a big party with Civil War historical events; like shooting a musket, playing kids games, making a dipped candle, and listening to historical reenactors as they show how things were done 150 years ago.…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Back at work...

It is always difficult coming back after a long weekend, but I am glad to be back at work again. In this economy I am glad to be at work at all. There are times I look back at where all this started, a little farm in Orem, Utah, and I can't believe all the things I have seen and done in the last 40…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Another change...

They say that he only constant in life is change. Well, here we go again. I have been notified that my contract will be up on the 16th of November. Once again I have had a job for two years, although this time I at least saw the end coming.

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.