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William's 400-meter failure

By Chris Jackson
May 3, 2016
1 Mins read
During the past few months I have been volunteering as the assistant track and field coach at my daughter’s high school. I’ve…
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Inspired when there's no inspiration

By Chris Jackson
April 27, 2016
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It’s easy to feel inspired when you’re inspired (and, yes, I do realize how silly and obvious that sounds), but what do…
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Are you a visionary?

By Chris Jackson
March 19, 2015
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Visionary adjective vi·sion·ary having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future having or showing a…
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Winning, losing, and the Christmas story

By Chris Jackson
December 17, 2014
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…
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Success versus Faithfulness

By Chris Jackson
November 29, 2014
1 Mins read
“God has not called us to be successful, He has called us to be faithful.” –Mother Teresa Do you agree with her?…
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