Nice versus necessary
It would be nice to have a better year than last year. I would really like to be happier, healthier, and more financially fit. It would be awesome to have more family time and to enjoy my life more than…
Chris Jackson
Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
Chris Jackson
Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
Chris Jackson
Your Batman utility belt
“All right, Mr. Wayne, let’s go down your check list…grapple gun?” “Check.” “Communication device?” “Check.” “Bat-cuffs?” “Check.” “Bat-lasso?” “Check.” “Bat-tracker?” “Check.” “Bat-mobile and Kevlar bat suit?” “Check…check.” “Vision to save Gotham City?” “Check.” “And how about a friend to prop…
The Christmas anti-climax
Sometimes in life it is difficult to tell who is winning and who is losing. Consider Joseph’s stint in slavery, the three Hebrews’ stroll in a fiery furnace, and our Lord’s own trial and crucifixion. Each of these events shouted…
The cult of youth
I think I need to stop whining about being forty years old (especially since I’m almost forty-one). I’ve noticed that in some of my recent sermons and speeches I’ve been consistently making jokes about the inevitable onslaught of age and…
Poking the sea anemones
Be honest…do you poke the sea anemones when you see them in tide pools at the beach? It’s sort of hard to resist. They’re so exotic and tropical, and their recoiling feature always makes me want to stick a shell…