Category Real Life Issues

Communication, Friendships, Real Life Issues

The ten-minute walk

How much time do you need to cool off when you get ticked? Are you an instant processor that needs to talk ASAP, or do you need time to think, evaluate, and reflect before re-engaging in conversation? Neither temperament is…

Chris Jackson
August 4, 2011

Friendships, Have you ever been hurt in the church?, Real Life Issues, Spiritual warfare

Resolving Conflict 101

Hurts happen. And following Jesus does not provide insurance against the pain, angst, and heartache of relational breakdowns, disappointments, and ugliness. What the Bible does provide is comfort when things fall apart, and a clear set of instructions on how…

Chris Jackson
July 27, 2011

Encouragement, Perspective, Protection, Real Life Issues, Spiritual warfare

Foiled again!

I don’t think I’ve heard that expression since my Saturday morning cartoon days when the bad guys in my favorite shows would do their best to work their mischief, only to be thwarted by the good guys, and then exclaim,…

Chris Jackson
July 13, 2011