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God Is Not Elsewhere

By Chris Jackson
December 27, 2023
1 Mins read

“Until that time you are here.” –Katsumoto to Captain Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai In the 5th century AD, Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine monastic movement added a vow to the current monastic vows of his day. In addition to the common vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience,…

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ContentmentGetting olderpurposeSuccess

You are NOT irrelevant as you age

By Chris Jackson
September 24, 2020
1 Mins read
Today, let’s push back against feelings of irrelevance that can creep into our lives as we age. We are living in a time and a culture where everyone wants to stay young as long as they can. Very few people want to get old. Indeed, this has always been a…
CharacterContentmentDestinyemotional healthEncouragementFaithfulnessPerspective

Why isn't goodness more satisfying?

By Chris Jackson
May 17, 2017
1 Mins read
Stolen water is sweet; bread eaten in secret is delicious! That’s what the ancient proverbs writer said, and it still rings true today. We, humans, love the illicit and the forbidden. Why is this? Why is forbidden fruit so tempting? Why do we crave the things that aren’t healthy for…
ContentmentDecision-makingDestinydreamsPerspective

The Next Right Thing

By Chris Jackson
July 31, 2016
1 Mins read
What am I supposed to do with my life? Which path should I take, left or right? Is this the right time to make a move, or should I wait a little bit longer? Should I follow this counsel or that opinion? And most importantly, how long is it all…
CharacterContentmentEncouragementFaithfulnessperseverancePerspective

Success versus Faithfulness

By Chris Jackson
November 29, 2014
1 Mins read
“God has not called us to be successful, He has called us to be faithful.” –Mother Teresa Do you agree with her? Do you think that Mother Teresa, whose ministry touched millions, knew what she was talking about? Or how about the Scriptures? Did you know that the words “faithful”…
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