Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson

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Of Faith and Politics

Posted on June 11, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

A young pastor recently received a heartbreaking message from someone close to him. It was not what one might expect from a member of one’s flock. It was not directly related to personal tragedy, problems within the church, misconduct within … Continue reading →

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Monastically Speaking

Posted on June 5, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

In Traditionally Speaking, I suggested the coronavirus pandemic may change traditions that many, me included, feel are essential to human interaction. Other traditions may develop to replace handshakes, hugs, and other forms of personal contact, but that is a subject … Continue reading →

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Of God and Me

Posted on May 12, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

As mentioned in my last post, my relationship with God was somewhat tortured and complex in times past. Much of that was due to the tortured and complicated relationship my parents had between themselves and with God. After all, the … Continue reading →

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Apocalyptically Speaking?

Posted on April 28, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Yes, I am coming back to the possibility that the apocalypse may be just over the horizon. I do not believe that, at least in human terms. In Yahweh terms, being just over the horizon might mean another eon or … Continue reading →

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Of Easters Past

Posted on April 16, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

It is interesting what one can learn from old memories. Some memories bring smiles, while others bring tears.  Regardless of what emotion a memory stirs, there can be something to learn or understand from those memories.  The challenge is recognizing … Continue reading →

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More Signs, Maybe Not

Posted on April 3, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Keeping with the theme of I don’t normally write about the End Times, let me share my latest bit of inspiration. First, I do not believe we are any nearer to the End than we were last Christmas.  God made … Continue reading →

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Excuses Revisited

Posted on March 25, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

I admit it! Much to my chagrin, the current political situation and the COVID-19 crisis have me distracted.  My OneOldCop persona is completely overwhelming my AnOldSinner persona. While I have several pieces in the works, they are not coming together.  … Continue reading →

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Of End Times: Around the corner?

Posted on February 28, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Not that long ago, I would have found it hard to imagine myself writing something with End Times in the title. In fact, there is a possibility I may delete this file before it sees the light of anyone else’s … Continue reading →

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A Question of Forgiveness

Posted on February 18, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

The human mind may be the most fascinating and befuddling part of human anatomy. For example, our mind stores data for decades. In many cases, we can retrieve that data with minimal effort. At the same time, we may not … Continue reading →

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Apologetically Speaking

Posted on February 6, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

I have been an apologist since shortly after finding my way back to the walk I abandoned as a teenager. Of course, I did not think of myself as an apologist. I was just a guy who spent much his … Continue reading →

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