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Hard work mistaken for talent

By Chris Jackson

October 20, 2018

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One of several books that I have been perusing recently is Erwin McManus’ 2014 The Artisan Soul, wherein Erwin beautifully describes the interplay between hard work and talent. He writes: “Eventually art becomes craft. The combination of talent and passion funneled through the crucible of discipline and determination resulted in…

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Your top three words

By Chris Jackson

February 24, 2016

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Three words can sure say a lot. Especially if they are clarifying words that follow a comma. Examples: “She is my mother, an amazing lady.” “It’s my hometown, glad I left.” “They’re serving Thai food, my favorite kind.” A simple post-comma, three-word supplement can change the entire emphasis of a…

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What instinctive reactions tell us

By Chris Jackson

February 10, 2016

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Reflex is a great revealer of the deeper layers of the heart. My calculated responses are one thing; my gut reactions are another. Anyone can choose to be gracious or humble or kind, and to present certain appearances if they are given enough warning. However, the people who are truly…

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Jesus as WAY not just TRUTH

By Chris Jackson

January 12, 2016

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Do you ever forget that Jesus is Way and not just Truth? Sometimes I think we forget that He is both. Jesus called Himself “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” and I think we do a pretty good with the Truth part. Most people who are familiar with the…

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Knight's Code of Honor

By Chris Jackson

November 13, 2014

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In our recent men’s retreat there was much talk of honor, gallantry, and living as noble, courageous men of God. It got me thinking of the literal knights’ code of honor from the Middle Ages. This code continues to stir my own soul so I wanted to pass it on to all…

Hard work mistaken for talent

Your top three words

What instinctive reactions tell us

Jesus as WAY not just TRUTH

Knight's Code of Honor

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