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Are we actually protected?

By Chris Jackson
September 23, 2020
2 Mins read

Are we actually protected when we put our trust in God? One of the promises that Christianity asserts is that when a person places his or her trust in God, God will watch over them and protect them. God will be their defender and their fortress against life’s storms. This…

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tragedy and monotony: two killers

By Chris Jackson
September 20, 2020
1 Mins read
There are two things that happen in all of our lives that can become obstacles to faith. All humans face times of tragedy and monotony, crisis and boredom. And both the tragic and the monotonous times can be great barriers to faith. Surprisingly, even though tragedies sound far more sinister…
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Living among lions...now what?

By Chris Jackson
September 13, 2020
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…” (Psalm 57:4) Can you relate to David? Have you ever wanted to hide inside a cave? Have you ever felt…
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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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