The perfect teachers my daughters never wanted
We all cried a few weeks ago at the end of this school year as we said goodbye to Mr. Remedios and Mrs. Colinco (Amber…
Chris Jackson
Pastor Author Teacher
Chris Jackson
Pastor Author Teacher
Essays
Summer Reading Program Week Two
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro: Chapter 2: “You don’t have what it takes” Hi Grace Church! I hope you are enjoying the start of our…
Why God’s judgment is a “good” thing
Image via Wikipedia Is the Christian God a God of judgment or a God of love? Sometimes people struggle with the judging aspect of God’s…
Summer Reading Program Week One
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro: Prologue, Introduction, and Chapter 1: “Sacred Enclosures” Hi everyone! I hope you’ve enjoyed the introduction to The Divine Mentor,…
How to smile at an uncertain economic future
Has the “Great Recession” taken a toll on you? Even if you still have your job, and your family hasn’t personally been hurt by our…
Deathbed recantations
I’ve never heard of one. I’m sure they happen from time-to-time, but I’ve never heard of anyone on their deathbed gathering their loved ones close…
Is it okay for Christians to take medication for emotional and mental illnesses?
For many Christians the question is not a no-brainer. The subject of mental illness (depression, anxiety, mood disorders, etc.) can be a tough one for…
Do angels really walk among us?
“Don’t touch my man!” According to the armed man who walked in to church intent on shooting the pastor, that’s how the seven-foot tall angel…
The ultimate compliment
The ultimate compliment is the compliment we most want to hear delivered by the person from whom we most want to hear it. I know…
From now on
They’re the three most powerful words of your life. They signify a fresh beginning, and they herald a brand new day. They let us know…