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Grief

EncouragementGriefLovedPeacePerspectiveWorship

How important is the final glimpse?

By Chris Jackson
January 24, 2013
1 Mins read
The final glimpse stays with us doesn’t it? Whether it’s the sight of our Kindergartener boarding the school bus for the first…
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CharacterFearGriefHave you ever been hurt in the church?Recovery

Poking the sea anemones

By Chris Jackson
December 5, 2012
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Be honest…do you poke the sea anemones when you see them in tide pools at the beach? It’s sort of hard to…
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DestinyEncouragementGriefPainPerspectiveWorship

What would your departed loved ones say?

By Chris Jackson
November 20, 2012
1 Mins read
My grandmother died this weekend, and her passing has gotten me thinking again about the perspectives of people in heaven. Do you…
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EncouragementFearGriefPainPerspectiveProtectionReal Life Issues

Job versus the Proverbs

By Chris Jackson
March 27, 2012
1 Mins read
The biblical books of Proverbs and Job appear to be polar opposites. The former presents practical wisdom for living the best life…
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EncouragementGriefPainPerspective

Bitter herbs

By Chris Jackson
February 24, 2011
1 Mins read
Well my daughters have officially reached a milestone in their march toward adolescence. They’ve said goodbye to tasty, bubble gum flavored amoxicillin,…
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