3 Ways We Miss Thanksgiving

Certain seasons of the year attract certain reflections within. And with it being November, I am reflecting on the meaning of Thanksgiving. I am not referring solely to the Pilgrims, but what the disposition of our heart should be.

There is only one type of person that gives thanks. It is the person that is indebted to another because of what one has done. For the child who was saved from disaster, to that person, the child would give thanks. For the man that was given a promotion, to that promoter, that man would give thanks. For the beggar on the street to whom money was given, to that person, that beggar would give thanks. We give thanks because we have received and have received something of value, but unfortunately there are times when thanks is not given.

When God Becomes Blind

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In those days, and in that time, saith the Lord,

The iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none;

And the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found:

For I will pardon them whom I reserve.

- Jeremiah 50:20

I ran across this verse last night and it completely floored me. I became awestruck at the awesome grace of God and though I had only seen a glimpse, I wanted the more!

If you have ever read the Old Testament, you would know that the people of God, the Israelites, were rebellious. It is the sin of our flesh that is in direct rebellion against the God that loves us. This is the miracle of the grace, the Gospel and the love of God.

The Glorious Gospel in the Beauty of the Church, Part II: The Hurting Church

For Part I of this series

When you were growing up, did you ever want be a part of a group? Maybe you remember the reason you joined? Maybe for popularity or the community it offered? Or maybe you were like me and joined because of a crush.

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I believe each person innately has a desire for community. A desire to be loved, appreciated and gathered together. It is how we were wired. I could even make comment on the uprising of atheistic churches seen in the Unites States and other countries. During the infant stages of humankind, God communicated with man. When Adam sinned against God, by disobedience, he hid himself because of the shame. I believe we still hide from the Creator, running to everything else except God.

The Glorious Gospel in the Beauty of the Church

A couple of weeks ago I had a friend who was struggling with people within the church and questioning if it was even needed. I told this person I would write about it. Last week I held a poll in which I asked, "Is a Christian Required to Attend Church"? I was very grateful for the many responses and messages I received. This post is only Part 1 of a 3-Part Series. I hope it edifies you and brings glory unto Him.

Poll: Is a Christian Required to Attend Church?

I'm beginning a series next month on the Church and will be surveying the community for a bit of data. Please vote and explain your answer, if possible. Thank you. 

Is a Christian required to attend a church?

My 30-Second "Preach Off"

Again, as I said in my post, "Mockery of Christianity", "Christianity has been ridiculed, but God will not be mocked. We need to be ever so watchful of WHAT is going on socially because it is largely responsible for HOW we will be able to engage society with the Gospel". 

Today I watched a snippet of the Preachers of L.A. being put on stage to display who had the "best preaching skills". At first watch, I had a very uneasy feeling, mostly because it looked like they were being

Perfect Prayers 11.3.13

Hello friends.

It has been quite some time since I last gave a perfect prayer, but it is my pleasure and unto His glory that I submit to you once again the prayer for this week. This week we will look at Jeremiah 10:23-24, which admits the fault of man while submitting to the power of the Lord. 

Let us pray. 

Jeremiah 10:23-24

O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

O Lord, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

Enhancing His Kingdom,

E.D. Jackson Jr.