Saved From What Exactly?

By Jackie Jackson
December 15, 2019
Recently I was talking with a young woman who is very 'churched,' and I said, "When we use the word SAVED, many people don't know what they need to be 'saved' from." She nodded in agreement. I could see she was processing. After a quiet moment, she said, "what DO we need to be sa...

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When Trouble Comes - and it will!

By Jackie Jackson
December 01, 2019
Trouble comes. It’s guaranteed. See John 16:33. We are told to rejoice - give glory, honor, and praise - in all circumstances; IN our trouble. But when life goes ‘belly-up’ -- have you been there? -- the Enemy whispers, 'Does God really love you’? If God i...

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What is Your Acceptable Sin?

By Jackie Jackson
November 17, 2019
Is there such a thing as a 'respectable,' acceptable sin? As I profess Christ publicly, I present myself as a Christ-follower, aka mimicker of Christ. But, do I represent Him accurately? I'm afraid I sometimes live as though some of my sins ARE acceptable. ...as I meditate o...

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You Got Church In You Girl!

By Jackie Jackson
November 03, 2019
Alicia Keys, a judge on the popular TV show The Voice, once said, 'You got church in you girl!' That statement gave me pause. I knew what she meant. But her comment quickly turned my thoughts to those I occasionally encounter who have 'church' inside - church - as opposed to Chri...

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