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Hard work mistaken for talent

By Chris Jackson
October 20, 2018
1 Mins read

One of several books that I have  been perusing recently is Erwin McManus’ 2014 The Artisan Soul, wherein Erwin beautifully describes the interplay between hard work and talent. He writes: “Eventually art becomes craft. The combination of talent and passion funneled through the crucible of discipline and determination resulted in…

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comfortEncouragementFaithfulnessLovedPerspective

The thing that's lower than your 'low'

By Chris Jackson
October 23, 2017
1 Mins read
Have you ever done the limbo and tried to see how low you can go? During junior high roller skating outings my friends and I used to limbo on roller skates, testing our coordination and risking injury as we contorted our way below the ever-lowering limbo bar. How about in…
CommunicationEncouragementFaithfulnessLovedPerspectiveRelationshipsWisdom

Love, not answers

By Chris Jackson
September 18, 2017
1 Mins read
I am a “fixer” are you? My nature in nearly every situation is to try to help people “fix” whatever problem they’re facing. Perhaps it’s because I’m a dad or a pastor, or it might be from all of my years coaching various sports teams. Regardless of its origin, it…
CharacterContentmentDestinyemotional healthEncouragementFaithfulnessPerspective

Why isn't goodness more satisfying?

By Chris Jackson
May 17, 2017
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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…
dreamsEncouragementFaithfulnessLovedRelationshipsRomance

Will you be my Valentine?

By Chris Jackson
February 14, 2017
1 Mins read
Do you remember asking the question, often with an accompanying small, awkwardly sized card and a box of tasteless, sugar hearts? “Will you be my Valentine?” It’s a pretty vulnerable question to ask when you are in grade school and your heart is on your sleeve (I still remember the…
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