Luz & Sam Jackson
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Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Dec 2, 2009
Ichabod! - What Tiger's Fall Says About Us
One of the ugliest words I have ever heard is Icahbod - used in 1 Samuel to commemorate the capture of the Ark of the Covenant of the nation of Israel and meaning "The Glory has Departed!" This word came to mind as I was reading my friend Daniel Yang's Facebook reflections on Tiger... more »
Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Nov 27, 2009
I Can't Help Myself
I just can't help remembering. 20 years ago, I was sitting on a "Big Iron Bird" in the middle of a 22-hour + adventure, making my way towards my new bride-to-be and two beautiful little girls who knew me at the time as "Daddy Sam". After a summer of challenging ministry, a conviction that the Lord... more »
Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Nov 4, 2009
The New Kid In Town
Today the Lord has blessed me to reach my 46th birthday, and I am truly happy and thankful. But even in what is considered, "middle age" I find myself challenged anew being placed once again in the position of being "The New Kid in Town". Some of you remember a classic song of the same name... more »
Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Sep 27, 2009
But Then We Fooled Around And Acted Out Of Love
Eight years ago, I found myself in the midst of a church life situation that proved to be one of the most intense tests of my commitment to basic Christian principles that I ever faced. Anger, mistrust and hurt among the leadership of the church in which I was then serving manifested itself in some... more »
Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Aug 28, 2009
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow -
I have experienced my share of painful moments in ministry, and this past Sunday ranks extremely high on the list. How does one share the news with the congregation you planted and have served for 7 years that you are absolutely convinced that the Lord has brought your time of direct service with... more »
Luz & Sam Jackson posted a blog entry Aug 22, 2009
Passing the Baton
"I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved!" So states the U.S. Army's First General Order. It is a principle of service that I have continued to apply beyond military endeavors and which has shaped my attitude towards ministry service since I... more »