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YOUR Olympics (a Post-Rio Reflection)

By Chris Jackson

September 7, 2016

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Did you get your Olympics fix this summer? Did you carve out enough time to vicariously swim, jump, lift, dive, tumble, and throw alongside the greatest athletes in the world? Fortunately, for Jessica and me, this summer’s Olympic Games occurred in the middle of our ministry sabbatical so if you…

Contentment Decision-making Destiny dreams Perspective

The Next Right Thing

By Chris Jackson

July 31, 2016

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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…

Character defeat Destiny discouragement dreams

The Man in the Arena

By Chris Jackson

May 25, 2016

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A recurring theme in Theodore Roosevelt’s writings and speeches was “the man in the arena.” Here is one of his classic quotes about such a person—hopefully a man or a woman like you: “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure,…

Band of brothers defeat Destiny discouragement dreams Encouragement Pain perseverance Perspective Teamwork

William's 400-meter failure

By Chris Jackson

May 3, 2016

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During the past few months I have been volunteering as the assistant track and field coach at my daughter’s high school. I’ve loved it, and it has been the fulfillment of a dream I’ve carried ever since I first met Pat Stahl, the track and field coach who profoundly shaped…

Decision-making Destiny dreams Encouragement Perspective

Retracting our 'nevers'

By Chris Jackson

February 29, 2016

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Do you get annoyed when missionaries say, “I told God I would never go to Africa, and sure enough that’s where He sent me”? Or when ministers exhort us to, “Never say ‘never’ to God because as soon as you say ‘never’ that’s exactly what He will make you do”?…

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YOUR Olympics (a Post-Rio Reflection)

The Next Right Thing

The Man in the Arena

William's 400-meter failure

Retracting our 'nevers'

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