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Move forward two spaces

By Chris Jackson

October 30, 2019

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Did you ever play Sorry! or other childhood games where you hoped for a card that would move you forward extra spaces, or advance you to GO, or allow you to favorably swap spots with another player? Wasn’t it awesome when your turn let you avoid dangerous setbacks and sail…

beauty and appearance Character Love

Beautiful people don't just happen

By Chris Jackson

October 9, 2019

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Is that true? Is beauty a gift, talent, or a natural asset, or is it something that must be developed and forged over time? In a recent marriage study at Grace, our speaker made the powerful declaration: “Beautiful people don’t just happen.” He was referring to the spectacular beauty of…

Boundaries Character Encouragement for church leaders obedience Perspective Relationships

Goliath versus Bathsheba

By Chris Jackson

April 4, 2019

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So who would win in a fight, Goliath or Bathsheba? Actually a better question might be, which of them would pose the greatest threat to a king? King David would think the question is a no-brainer. He would say, “A giant on a battlefield is far less dangerous than a…

Character Communication emotional health For Church Leaders forgiveness Recovery Relationships

Heart Punch

By Chris Jackson

March 29, 2019

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Have you ever been punched in the heart? Not your literal, physical heart, but your more vulnerable internal one? You will know if you have, simply by gauging your emotional reaction to the term. Heart punch. It is a blow that thuds into your emotions leaving you feeling sad, sickened,…

Character Goals Love obedience Perspective victory

Trying harder is not your best option

By Chris Jackson

February 2, 2019

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Try harder! Try harder! It is the mantra of both American culture and American Christianity. Do you want to get ahead? Work harder! Do you want to excel? Do more! Do you want to be a better Christian? Strive more intensely! Do you need to deal with some sin or…

Character

Move forward two spaces

Beautiful people don't just happen

Goliath versus Bathsheba

Heart Punch

Trying harder is not your best option

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