Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson

Ten reasons to pray for the pope

After people watched in suspense the smoke from the Vatican finally turned white signaling the emergence of a newly appointed pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Over one hundred cardinals (ecclesiastical dignitaries and papal appointees who advise the pope)…

Deep Christology for Easter Weekend

He hungered—yet He fed thousands. He thirsted—yet He exclaimed, “Whosoever thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” He was tired—yet He is the “rest” of the weary and the burdened. He pays tax—yet He uses a fish to do…

Something beyond song

After our Sunday services this weekend at Grace a number of people commented to me about A.W. Tozer’s essay, “Something beyond song.” Since the weight of Tozer’s words seemed to resonate with so many people, I thought would post them…

Jessica or Maddie?

A friend emailed me a recent photo of Maddie (my ten-year old) taken at a school function, and I was speechless when I saw it. Maddie could be her mother’s twin. I’ve always loved looking at Jessica’s childhood photos, and…