Not AWOL
“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence…
Chris Jackson
Pastor Author Teacher
Chris Jackson
Pastor Author Teacher
Essays
Where were you when…?
Every generation is marked by moments that are so impacting that people ever after remember exactly where they were when the moment occurred. For some…
Nonnegotiable commitments
One two-word phrase stood out to me from this week’s The Hole in our Gospel reading: “nonnegotiable commitments.”[1] What are yours? What are ours? Church…
Struggling is good (Guest Post by Barry Bishop)
THE CONVERSATION Me: Did you see that Facebook post that had the quote…”strength is the product of struggle.” ? Bro: hmmm… maybe. Not sure Me:…
Dread Champions
Dread Champions. Every action movie has one. Whether it’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, Troy, or The Wolverine there is always a hulking warrior that…
A Tale of Two Churches
“The local church is the hope of the world.” Do you agree with that quote from Pastor Bill Hybels? Jesus did. He said, “I will…
Cured of backsliding
Is it possible? Is it actually a legitimate possibility to live free from the issues, angst, and strongholds that cloud our consciences, hurt our loved…