by Jeff Jackson | Nov 4, 2024 | Christian Living, Culture-General
“Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul” (Acts 27:11).”Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we would... 
by Jeff Jackson | Apr 6, 2023 | Christian Living, Culture (Honor-Shame), Culture-General
Hebrews 12:2 ..looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of God. As this verse makes clear, Jesus despised the shame of the cross. He regarded it... 
by Jeff Jackson | Mar 29, 2023 | Christian Living, Immigration
The bible is full of admonitions for God’s people to be an expression of His love for the poor and oppressed. This includes caring for the fatherless, the widow, and the “strangers” that live among us, (Deut. 10:17-22 being just one of dozens of examples). But does... 
by Jeff Jackson | Mar 22, 2023 | Christian Living, Persecution, Theology
As I referenced in a post a few weeks ago, I’m convinced that God has placed Christian Refugees from around the world into our neighborhoods for both their benefits and ours. I concluded the post by stating that I believe they are His gifts to help us develop a... 
by Jeff Jackson | Mar 16, 2023 | Culture (Honor-Shame), Culture-General, Military
People from around the world are relocating and beginning the next season of their lives in nearly every local community in America. The majority of these new neighbors speak a language other English in their homes and they navigate life through religious and...