Category Archives: Faith

Of Action and Prayer

Posted on February 4, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

I ended Of Prayer and Action rather abruptly. Some might even believe I ended it in a heavy-handed way, sort of a “my way or the highway” thought. My real purpose was to make readers think about what I said. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Missions, Religion, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Of Prayer and Action

Posted on January 20, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my favorite lay pastors was a retired doctor with a sense of humor. He often used his sense of humor during his Sunday morning remarks at our Adult Bible Study. Occasionally he crossed a line or two with … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Missions, Religion | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Speaking Gratefully: God is in Control

Posted on January 7, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my little vices is listening to talk radio in the car. It allows me to keep up with the local news, the national hysteria, and the latest celebrity fund-raising gimmicks for one charity or another all at the … Continue reading →

Posted in apologetics, Faith, sin, Spirituality, Testimony | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Question of Leaven

Posted on October 21, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

The image to the right may bring mixed reactions from people of faith. Some might find it amusing, some might find it offensive, and others might find it insipid. Pilsbury might find it a violation of their trademark rights. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Seeking . . . an excuse; revisited

Posted on October 8, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

An Old Sinner’s Place debuted nine years ago today with a piece titled “Seeking … an excuse”* Given what has transpired in the world in the last nine years, and 2020 especially, I thought it might be appropriate to revisit … Continue reading →

Posted in apologetics, Faith, Politics, Testimony | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Of Signs and Messages: Music

Posted on September 21, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Some years ago, I decided I would no longer ask God for a sign, at least about certain things. I do pray, as do many I hope, that He will reveal things to me or help me see things more … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony, worship | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Of Faith and Fear

Posted on August 13, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Fear is an interesting concept in Christianity. We are to “fear” God, but that does not mean we should be afraid of God. Okay, that may be a bit simplistic, but the more poetic or academic descriptions or contrasts can … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Monastically Speaking: Rationalization

Posted on July 27, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

In “Monastically Speaking,” I expressed fears concerning the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on believers coming together to worship. In “One Slice at a Time” I stated those fears were becoming more of a probability than a possibility. Now, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Religion | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

One Slice at a Time

Posted on July 13, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Reportedly, the old saw, “Death by a thousand cuts,” came from an ancient form of torture. Today, it is often used to describe the destruction of something or someone, one small attack at a time. Christians with any knowledge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Faith | Leave a comment