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Of Treasure and Responsibility

Posted on August 6, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

A little over a year ago, I posted One Man’s Treasure. It was inspired by the remarks of a lay Bible study leader teaching Matthew 13:44: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man … 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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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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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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When the Light Fades

Posted on November 11, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

In some ways, every day is like the day before.  The sun rises, and the sun sets. The wind blows, or leaves hang motionless from the branches. Rain falls, or dust fills the air.  Yes, in some ways every day … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Treasure

Posted on October 31, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Ah, parables! Merriam-Webster defines a parable as follows, “a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.” To me, biblically at least, parables are often riddles. Riddles, for the record, are defined as, “a mystifying, … Continue reading →

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Survival of the Fittest?

Posted on August 2, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Adherents to Darwinism believe in survival of the fittest. To be clear, when Darwin’s devotees discuss the idea of survival of the fittest, they are not saying the most physically fit creature or creatures survive. Thankfully, species survival is not … Continue reading →

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Of Kings and a President

Posted on May 15, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

When it was clear Donald Trump would be our president, I was more than a bit concerned. Specifically, I told friends, “I pray he is our David and not our Saul.” As it turns out, he is a bit of … Continue reading →

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Trailer Hitches, Latigos, and Christ

Posted on May 1, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

I thought I’d heard every allegory, comparison, or simile one could imagine when it came to preaching. I’ve heard a pastor use M&Ms to make a point about generosity, and I’ve listened to a Bible study leader equate Job with … Continue reading →

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Reckless Worship?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

AnOldSinner is blessed to attend a church which does its best to be a true place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. It teaches from the Bible, ministers to the community as well as its flock, and seems, within the … Continue reading →

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