Tag Archives: fear

As a Thief in the Night: in Memory of Michael V. Nowicki

Posted on March 23, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

AnOldSinner is sad to report of the passing of Michael V. Nowicki.  Michael was my youngest daughter’s father-in-law, and the other grandpa of her three boys. Mike passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours of March 20, 2013.  However, … Continue reading →

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A Defensive Position

Posted on January 31, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

AnOldSinner commented on the meaning and importance of a Christian’s testimony a few weeks ago.  One point made in “Unsworn Testimony” is how important the testimony may be to  someone hearing it.  While one’s testimony is important, the problem as … Continue reading →

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Of Guilt-Trips, Fear and Faith

Posted on December 14, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Writing is a curious undertaking.  Whether a hobby, a coping mechanism or a career, a writer is often dealing with his or her own demons or issues while writing.  Somewhere in the analysis of an issue or topic, a writer … Continue reading →

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God’s Will Be Done?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

The hot topic one morning recently on a local radio talk show was abortion.  The conservative host’s position was that life is sacred and abortion is morally wrong.  He found it disturbing that so many callers found abortion acceptable.  He … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blink

Posted on September 6, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Kenny Chesney does a great version of the song, Don’t Blink. If you’ve never heard it, at least check out the lyrics. It is a poignant commentary about the way life seems to fly by, in the blink of an … Continue reading →

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