Peace and Pursuing

May 23, 2018 by Tom Jackson

What would it look like to be filled with an abundance of peace? Jesus invites us to live anxiety-free lives while pursuing the kingdom of God....

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Talent ... on loan from God

May 23, 2018 by Tom Jackson

We all have something, and if we use what we've got, we feel fulfilled, but more importantly, the kingdom of God advances....

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We'll win on Sunday. I guarantee it.

March 18, 2018 by Tom Jackson

It's one thing to guarantee a victory in football. It's another thing to guarantee a resurrection. ...

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The Cave of Your Calling

March 14, 2018 by Tom Jackson

Kings 17 and 18 tells the story of Elijah's confrontation with Ahab. When Elijah announced, 'it's not going to rain until I say so, he wasn't simply making weather predictions; he was asserting God's authority, declaring that God is really God, and reminding the Israelites that wannabe-false-pretender-not really god they were worshipping wasn't. Elijah's victory, however, left him open to a threat....

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A House For God's Greatness

February 14, 2018 by Tom Jackson

When the Queen of Sheba visited Solomon and saw his house, she thought, 'Solomon's great!' When people encounter us, we want them to think, 'God's great!'...

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Christmas with Paul, David, and Matthew

December 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson

The gratitude of Thanksgiving quickly turns to the anticipation of Christmas; as we approach the celebration of the Incarnation, deep appreciation for God’s incredible mercy fills our hearts. I have been reflecting on the introduction to the Christmas story in Matthew, with Acts, and 2nd Samuel informing this text....

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Not A Watchmaker

December 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson

In one of her biggest hit songs, Bette Midler sings that God is watching us from a distance. It's a beautiful song, except that it's not true. God's not watching from a distance; he is personally engaged in the details of our lives....

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Transcending Time

November 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson

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Transfigured On Purpose

November 7, 2017 by Tom Jackson

By unveiling the glory of Jesus, the Father got the attention of the disciples so they would listen to him....

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Eagles and Turkeys

October 18, 2017 by Tom Jackson

God seats us in Christ in the heavenly places, but we often forget who we are and spend our time pecking around with an earth-based perspective....

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