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I Don't Care...Now I Care

By Chris Jackson

May 29, 2020

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Blind Bartimaeus: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The crowd: “Shut up! Don’t bother the teacher.” Jesus: “Bring him to me.” The crowd: “Great news, Bartimaeus! Jesus is asking for you.” Have you ever laughed at this moment from Mark 10:46-49? Have you ever chuckled or scoffed with…

Out-live, out-love, out-think, out-die

By Chris Jackson

March 8, 2020

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It has been said that in the early years of the church, Christians conquered the world of their day by out-living, out-loving, out-thinking, and out-dying everyone else. What do you think of that description? When we mine the depths and essential teachings of the Christian faith it makes sense that…

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Beautiful people don't just happen

By Chris Jackson

October 9, 2019

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Is that true? Is beauty a gift, talent, or a natural asset, or is it something that must be developed and forged over time? In a recent marriage study at Grace, our speaker made the powerful declaration: “Beautiful people don’t just happen.” He was referring to the spectacular beauty of…

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Trying harder is not your best option

By Chris Jackson

February 2, 2019

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Try harder! Try harder! It is the mantra of both American culture and American Christianity. Do you want to get ahead? Work harder! Do you want to excel? Do more! Do you want to be a better Christian? Strive more intensely! Do you need to deal with some sin or…

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Strength to Love--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Chris Jackson

January 20, 2019

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! As we pause this week to ponder Dr. King’s contribution to the cause of justice and equality in our nation and world, I want to suggest a resource that I think you will love. Dr. King’s book, Strength to Love, is one of the…

I Don't Care...Now I Care

Out-live, out-love, out-think, out-die

Beautiful people don't just happen

Trying harder is not your best option

Strength to Love--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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