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Room for a Blue Christmas

By Chris Jackson

December 20, 2017

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Now that we are deep into the holiday season, you have no doubt heard Elvis Presley crooning about a Blue Christmas more times than you can count. The song has become standard Christmas music fare, and Starbucks has been playing it for over a month now. It’s catchy and sexy,…

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Eucharistic living—YOU are broken bread and poured out wine

By Chris Jackson

June 14, 2017

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The centerpiece of many Christian traditions is Communion/Eucharist—the bread and the wine, ancient symbols of Christ’s redemptive suffering for the healing and quickening of the world. What we sometimes overlook in our various approaches to the Eucharist; however, is the fact that Jesus is not the only bread and cup—you…

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Alexis' story

By Chris Jackson

October 22, 2014

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On May 14, 1996, after 30 hours of labor and an emergency c-section, Alexis Grace was born and promptly stole our hearts. She was gorgeous, with Jessica’s curly hair and brilliant, blue eyes. We never dreamed of how deeply and instantaneously parental love would flow. We also never dreamed we…

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How to have a spiritual retreat

By Chris Jackson

September 29, 2014

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“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray.” (Luke 5:16) If Jesus did it shouldn’t we? If the Lord Himself “often” withdrew for prolonged seasons of connecting with God through prayer then shouldn’t those of us who follow Him make time for spiritual retreats too? If you’ve ever done it—if…

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Read your life backward

By Chris Jackson

June 18, 2014

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“I was made to do this.” When was the last time you said that? When did you feel that way as a kid? When you read your life backwards what blueprint emerges from your youth or childhood? What passions and aptitudes made you feel the most alive? Were you happiest…

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