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Keep your head up (encouragement for pastors)

By Chris Jackson

October 31, 2013

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“Keep your head up!” That’s what the dad kept yelling last week at the pool while his son kicked and flailed and struggled to swim across the deep end of the water. “Son, if you keep your head up you’ll be fine, but if you let it drop you’re sunk.”…

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Struggling is good (Guest Post by Barry Bishop)

By Chris Jackson

August 23, 2013

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THE CONVERSATION Me: Did you see that Facebook post that had the quote…”strength is the product of struggle.” ? Bro: hmmm… maybe. Not sure ‪Me: Well, I couldn’t get it outta my mind…then God began to reveal some heavy stuff. I always feel a negative connotation to saying “I’m struggling…

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Dread Champions

By Chris Jackson

August 20, 2013

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Dread Champions. Every action movie has one. Whether it’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, Troy, or The Wolverine there is always a hulking warrior that stands head-and-shoulders above his peers, threatening to crush the hero into oblivion. These champions are seemingly invincible as they shock their opponents into fear and…

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Cured of backsliding

By Chris Jackson

August 9, 2013

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Is it possible? Is it actually a legitimate possibility to live free from the issues, angst, and strongholds that cloud our consciences, hurt our loved ones, and dull our spiritual sensitivities? God thinks yes. In Jeremiah 3:22 the prophet recorded God’s hope-filled promise, “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of…

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Your 3 spots of brokenness

By Chris Jackson

July 31, 2013

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Do you ever wish you were made of silly putty (are you old enough to remember silly putty)? Silly putty could bend and twist and stretch for super long distances without breaking. Sometimes I wish that were the state of my heart. I really hate breaking. Don’t you? The Bible…

Encouragement

Keep your head up (encouragement for pastors)

Struggling is good (Guest Post by Barry Bishop)

Dread Champions

Cured of backsliding

Your 3 spots of brokenness

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