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Seneca on Unshakable People

By Chris Jackson
March 26, 2014
1 Mins read

A good friend and esteemed math teacher (someone I wish I had known when I struggled my way through math in school), Dr. Rick Simon, recently shared a fantastic quote with me from Roman Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca, popularly known as Seneca. The quote ties in perfectly with the…

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The Christmas Anti-Climax

By Chris Jackson
December 19, 2013
1 Mins read
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…
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