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The Face of Jesus

Posted on October 11, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

“Whose Jesus?” and “Which Jesus?” discussed the questions or problems one can encounter when people see Jesus differently. In both instances, the problem, as this writer saw it, was people seeking a persona in Jesus that they could accept or … Continue reading →

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Blessed?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

An article caught AnOldSinner’s eye not long ago. The article questioned the use of the word blessed by Christians. In fact, the writer opined this was a word Christians should quit using. Of course, he did not simply give that … 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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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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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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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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A Question of Significance

Posted on May 15, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

The small group study at our church recently undertook the question of significance.  Within a larger topic, the lesson addressed the question of individual significance.  An illustration in this particular lesson was a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip in which Calvin screams … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Shield?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

The label seeker is often used to describe those who are seeking spiritual enlightenment. In the Christian community, a seeker is often thought of as someone seeking an understanding of Christianity, or seeking a better understanding of God and His … Continue reading →

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Feeling His Presence

Posted on March 7, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

I know many people who claim to feel or to have felt the presence of God in their lives.  Some seem to feel Him all the time, and others struggle to feel Him at all.  Alas, I fall into the second … Continue reading →

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Questioning God

Posted on February 21, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Is it okay to question God?  Is it okay to wonder, what in the world is He thinking?  I do not know if it is okay, but I do know most of us do question and wonder at times.  Of … Continue reading →

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