Peace and Pursuing
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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Biblical Hope Part 1: Promises & Oaths
September 12, 2021 by Tom Jackson
Biblical hope is the joyful, confident anticipation and expectation of something that is certain; specifically, the joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation. In other words, God wants us to live with confident certainty that He is going to keep his promise to us. ...
Biblical Hope Part 2: An Anchor & a Priest
September 12, 2021 by Tom Jackson
The picture of an anchor points to something that gives stability in times of shaking or trouble. To anchor the soul means that our souls – our heart, our minds, our emotions – have a source of stability. And that source of stability is the hope we have. And this is where we get into the content of that hope: it is a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. ...
Living Hope Part 3: Joyful Hope
September 12, 2021 by Tom Jackson
The ability to keep your eye on the prize and live in JOY through the midst of trials is an indicator of the purity and the quality of your faith. ...
Living Hope Part 1: Salvation
September 12, 2021 by Tom Jackson
Our salvation is not "manufactured by man" but by God. And the same thing is true of the hope we’re talking about. I’m not encouraging you to start thinking optimistic thoughts; I’m inviting you to step into something GOD has created....
Living Hope Part 2: Guaranteed Future
September 12, 2021 by Tom Jackson
Another way living hope is described is as a guaranteed future. He points to two dimensions of the guarantee – He keeps an inheritance safe for us, and He protects us so that we can receive the inheritance He has for us....
Not that, but this: Preparing for 2021
January 1, 2021 by Tom Jackson
2020 was a hard year. Will 2021 be better? The prophets teach us how to think about the new year. ...
The Blessing of God's Provision
September 9, 2020 by Tom Jackson
Feeling beset by enemies inside and out, David reminds us in Psalm 144 that God is the God of all provision, the God of more than enough, the God who provides everything we need to not only survive - but thrive - and to enjoy his blessing....
Great Faith for a Great Future
September 9, 2020 by Tom Jackson
We live in an unprecedented time of change; in Joshua 1 we learn principles for moving forward in God's purpose even when the future is uncertain....
The Priority of Listening to Jesus
July 1, 2020 by Tom Jackson
Mary teaches us by example, and Jesus by his words, of the priority of listening to God....
No Room for Racism
July 1, 2020 by Tom Jackson
It is not a political statement to affirm that there is no room for racism; this is a non-negotiable tenet of God's kingdom....
Talent ... on loan from God
May 23, 2018 by Tom Jackson | Tags: 2012, Kingdom, talent, faithfulness, stewardship, resources
We all have something, and if we use what we've got, we feel fulfilled, but more importantly, the kingdom of God advances....
Keep ReadingThe Diversity of Israel
May 7, 2018 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Israel, 2012, Palestine, Jews, secularism, diversity, spiritual need
CBU just had an amazing 10 days of Bible study and spiritual refreshment in Israel. If we are wiling to leave the tourist trail, we discover that Israel is not a monolithic bloc of orthodox Jews but a diverse nation in need of spiritual awakening....
Keep ReadingWe'll win on Sunday. I guarantee it.
March 18, 2018 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, Resurrection, guarantee, victory.
It's one thing to guarantee a victory in football. It's another thing to guarantee a resurrection. ...
Keep ReadingThe Cave of Your Calling
March 14, 2018 by Tom Jackson | Tags: 2012, fear, Elijah, Jezebel, failure, caves
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,...
Keep ReadingA House For God's Greatness
February 14, 2018 by Tom Jackson | Tags: 2012, Jesus, Church, building, house, great
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!'...
Keep ReadingChristmas with Paul, David, and Matthew
December 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Paul, 2012, Jesus, David, Messiah, Christmas, Matthew, Son of David
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....
Keep ReadingChristmas Maths
December 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson | Tags: 2012, Jesus, Kingdom, David, Messiah, throne, Mathew, Maths, 14, fourteen
Mathew's introduction to the Christmas story makes one big point: it all adds up to Christ....
Keep ReadingNot A Watchmaker
December 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson | Tags: 2012, Jesus, present, Immanuel, Watchmaker, Christmas, coming, presence
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....
Keep ReadingTranscending Time
November 13, 2017 by Tom Jackson | Tags: mission, Gospel, 2012, Jesus, future, past, present, transfiguration
As the nights grow from cool to cold we bask in the glory of our great God. I'm so excited about what the Lord is doing with and through CBU, and I am so encouraged by our partnership together. We just had an amazing time together at our November Gathering in Ridgecrest; when we get together, we generate a world-changing faith. For those of you missed our November Gatherin...
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