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popping the balloon

By Chris Jackson

September 16, 2020

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Have you ever played with a partially inflated balloon, or a tied off surgical glove? If you have, you’ve noticed a curious dynamic. When we squeeze a limp balloon in our fist the pressure from our grip displaces air and causes bulges to appear in between our knuckles or thumb….

Character Honor Perspective Relationships

When you are the villain in someone else's story

By Chris Jackson

December 3, 2019

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When you and I consider the story of our lives, we probably do not self-identify as the villain. In thinking through our histories, most of us identify as the hero of our tale. And that’s good! We are indeed called to model the heroic attributes of sacrifice, courage, and overcoming…

Character Courage Encouragement Perspective victory

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…

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popping the balloon

When you are the villain in someone else's story

Move forward two spaces

Beautiful people don't just happen

Goliath versus Bathsheba

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