Tag Archives: Christ

The Last Voice You Hear

Posted on July 14, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

AnOldSinner recently ran across a story about the last moments of life.  It was not, however, a true story.  It was the story of a fictional death of a fictional character, Calvin from the comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” The story was well written and made … Continue reading →

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Whose Jesus?

Posted on August 29, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

An essay by a Christian writer recently caught AnOldSinner’s attention. The writer was chastising mainstream evangelical churches for failing to understand the needs of the younger generations.  The writer opined church leaders were missing the boat because they thought all … Continue reading →

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To Lie in Green Pastures

Posted on April 3, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

How often have you heard, read or recited the 23rd Psalms?  For most Christians it is a familiar Psalm. In fact, many non-Christians know it as well, at least in part.  “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow … Continue reading →

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Coming Together?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

Well, someone got me late last year.  I opened my email and there it was.  One of my friends forwarded an email with the subject USA Map.  Given the fact the presidential election was held a few weeks earlier, I … Continue reading →

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Unsworn Testimony

Posted on December 7, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

For most of the United States, if not the English-speaking world, the word testimony brings certain images to mind.  People think of someone giving testimony in a trial or before an investigating body of some sort.  Certainly, most have had … Continue reading →

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Doing the Hard Work

Posted on October 18, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

This writer posted a piece entitled “The Easy Way Out” in An Old Cops Place.  It took liberals and conservatives to task for the fact they are not willing to do the hard work.  At the extremes’ both liberals and … Continue reading →

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Of Job and Ants

Posted on October 4, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

On the opening night of a bible study on the Book of Job, the class leader told the story of his relationship with an ant colony. Every day, he parks in the same parking spot at work.  Over the years … Continue reading →

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Sins of The Father

Posted on April 18, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

We are all sinners.  Since we are, sin is often a topic of sermons, discussions, books, articles and arguments. There are sermons about what constitutes sin. There are arguments about which sins are more serious, and which, if any, are … Continue reading →

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Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on November 2, 2011 by S. Eric Jackson

No one can know another’s heart.  We try, but as humans we simply do not have the ability to know another’s heart fully.  For that reason, we are often hurt and disappointed by family and friends.  This is especially true … Continue reading →

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