Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson

Easter Dresses

I will never forget the moment and it still melts me even in memory. One Easter Sunday morning many years ago, my daughters were getting ready for church in their beautiful, new Easter dresses. They curled their hair and painted…

The Watchdog (100-word story)

I never envied Apollo or his sleepless nights outside the nursery door, keeping watch over the precious life within, at least never until the evening phone calls began to frighten her. But after several nights of successive threats and spreading…

The 23rd Psalm without God

The other day, Madelyn shared a fascinating, poignant observation with Jessica and me about the famous 23rd psalm. Regardless of one’s religious orientation, most people are familiar with at least parts of Psalm 23. It gets quoted at funerals, printed…