Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
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 defeat of God’s purposes, and yet each of these defeats was actually a doorway … Continue reading The Christmas Anti-Climax
Now that we are deep into the holiday season, you have no doubt heard Elvis Presley crooning about a Blue Christmas more times than you can count. The song has become standard Christmas music fare, and Starbucks has been playing it for over a month now. It’s catchy and sexy, and it is also very … Continue reading Room for a Blue Christmas
Which word best describes the consistent state of your soul this Christmas: peace or adrenaline? Are you living a life of “untroubled, undisturbed composure and well-being” (New Testament Greek definition of “peace”) or are you in a constantly stressed, adrenaline-laced, fight or flight posture? Most of us would align with the latter. It is the … Continue reading Peace or Adrenaline?
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 defeat for God’s purposes, and yet each of these defeats became a doorway to a … Continue reading Winning, losing, and the Christmas story
Jesus. That’s it. He is the answer. To what question(s), you ask? All of them. What does God look like? How do I know God loves me? How do I relate with God? What is my purpose? Why am I here? Why am I such a mixture of brilliance and brokenness? Where will I go … Continue reading And the answer is…
Chris Jackson 