Category Archives: Testimony

To the Brim!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

Ever wondered what it means to live your life well? If you have, congratulations. Most of the people I’ve known well as colleagues, friends, competitors, or family never gave it a real thought. Instead, they focused on filling life up … Continue reading →

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Of a Gift Unaccepted

Posted on March 21, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

Some years ago, the story that follows made the rounds of family and friends. Recently, the story came to my attention again, and I felt called to share. The story is a bit long, and neither its veracity nor the … Continue reading →

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Sunday After Church: Public Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

After church on Sunday is one of my favorite times to dine out. Usually, Sunday lunch is with church friends, and many others in the restaurant will be enjoying a similar time of food and fellowship. Of course, as I … Continue reading →

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Letting God?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

Recently, I was moved to write a piece with the title “Speaking of Karma?” It discusses the concept of free advice is not worth what you pay for it and was targeted primarily at a secular audience. Still, there is … Continue reading →

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An Old Preacher’s Sermon*

Posted on February 1, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

While watching a little TV one day instead of going to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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