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Chance vs. Opportunity

By Chris Jackson
May 30, 2018
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“Make the most of every opportunity.” That’s what the Bible tells us to do in Ephesians 5:16 and Colossians 4:5, but what if we don’t? What happens if we don’t make the most of an opportunity? Or worse, what if we miss an opportunity altogether? Are we out of luck,…

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2-Minute Message: Wiser

By Chris Jackson
May 24, 2018
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Ten minutes before the bad times end

By Chris Jackson
May 18, 2018
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I received some good news recently, and it was great! It made me so happy; my emotions began soaring, and the whole landscape of my world seemed brighter. I felt inspired and alive, so naturally, I did what you probably would have done in that moment—I threw up a quick…
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2-Minute Message: Smile more!

By Chris Jackson
May 8, 2018
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Fear of bad news versus actual bad news

By Chris Jackson
May 3, 2018
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You have no doubt heard Mark Twain’s oft repeated quote: “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” There is profound truth inside Mr. Twain’s witty remark, and when you and I reach our own old age, we will undoubtedly…
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