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Sticks and Stones

By Chris Jackson
April 22, 2019
1 Mins read

“What is in your hand?” God loves this question. When He first appeared to Moses from a burning bush He asked him, “What is in your hand?” Moses replied, “A staff.” That was enough for God. For the rest of the story, Moses’ staff released plagues over Egypt, parted the…

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Goliath versus Bathsheba

By Chris Jackson
April 4, 2019
2 Mins read
So who would win in a fight, Goliath or Bathsheba? Actually a better question might be, which of them would pose the greatest threat to a king? King David would think the question is a no-brainer. He would say, “A giant on a battlefield is far less dangerous than a…
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Living among lions...now what?

By Chris Jackson
February 27, 2019
1 Mins read
When David was hiding inside a cave from king Saul, he penned these plaintive words: “I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts.” Can you relate to David? Have you ever wanted to hide inside a cave? Have you ever felt pursued by…
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The heavens, the skies, the mountains, the deep—checkmate!

By Chris Jackson
February 7, 2019
1 Mins read
God’s got you covered! From the summit of Mt. Everest to the Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, God’s love can find you. At least that is what the psalms say. When the book of Psalms describes God’s love and faithfulness it uses expansive language such as:…
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Trying harder is not your best option

By Chris Jackson
February 2, 2019
2 Mins read
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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