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Open Heavens

By Chris Jackson
January 22, 2014
1 Mins read

Have you ever had a “Jacob’s Ladder” moment when heaven opened up above you? In Genesis 28 Jacob fell asleep, and in his dream-like state he saw what he couldn’t see during his distracted waking hours. He saw angels ascending and descending on a giant stairway that stretched between heaven…

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Yesterday ended at midnight!

By Chris Jackson
December 31, 2013
1 Mins read
Write it down. Tape it to your bathroom mirror (or write it in lipstick as Jessica has been known to do). “Yesterday ended at midnight.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that yesterday is over and the Lord’s mercies are brand-new today (Lamentations 3:23). Whether yesterday was full of victories,…
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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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When You're Going Through Hell Keep Going

By Chris Jackson
December 11, 2013
1 Mins read
One of the points from my message to Grace Church this weekend will be an encouragement to survive the night. To reinforce that encouragement I’ve gathered some quotes to help us. Enjoy! It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. – Albert Einstein When you’re…
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The Blues Brothers

By Chris Jackson
November 12, 2013
1 Mins read
Did I please God? Did I preach well? Was I thorough enough without being too deep, and fun enough without being too shallow? Did I make a difference? Did I strengthen anyone’s faith? Did hell shudder? Or did I just facilitate a colossal waste of everyone’s time? I’m not sure…
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