Category Archives: Christianity

Imagine

Posted on January 25, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I love all kinds of music. From classical to old-time rock and roll, I have songs that can trigger memories and thoughts or keep me awake all night running through my mind. Few spoke to me, and only a handful … Continue reading →

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Gifts: Memorable, Precious, and Maybe Not?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Once upon a time, the question, “What was the most memorable gift you ever received?” would barely raise an eyebrow. Those days are long past, whether it is someone close to you asking or a Social Media post offering to … Continue reading →

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The Week Before Christmas: 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

With apologies to the memory of Clement Clarke Moore Cantata? North Star image from Pixabay © oneoldcop.com 2022 @jacksonseric

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Speaking of Stupidity

Posted on October 17, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

All Right! For all the end-timers out there, I may owe you an apology! The end may be nigh, in much less than a biblical time frame. Yes, I am probably overreacting. Still, the unmitigated stupidity I pulled up today … Continue reading →

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Gratefully Speaking

Posted on January 10, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Here we go again, “What are five things you’re grateful for today?” The five things that come to mind are family, community, experiences, expectations, and well-being. I am blessed with the most wonderful family one can imagine. No, they are … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Karma?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my favorite sayings is, “Free advice is usually worth what you paid for it.” That is one reason I write so often about some of the “free advice” people find on social media or through other means. Regardless … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Speaking: Of Kneeling and Protests

Posted on July 21, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

“Traditionally Speaking” discussed traditions or standard practices being threatened or modified by the coronavirus crisis.  There, I noted traditions often take centuries to evolve, though some forces may cause shifts more quickly. At the time, it seemed comments by highly … Continue reading →

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Holy (sounding) Crap!

Posted on February 20, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my former theology professors might take umbrage at the title of this piece. As I wrote some time ago, the professor had a problem with slang and euphemisms. Still, there are times when one needs to make a … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Predation: Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

My alter ego, AnOldSinner, published “Prayer and Predation: Part 1” just after the new year. I am linking to it here as it should be of interest from a societal and law enforcement sense as well as a church or … Continue reading →

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Jesus Was A Refugee

Posted on March 6, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

OneOldcop has a bit of a problem when it comes to mixing politics and religion. Part of the problem is the fact Christianity and politics were very closely aligned centuries ago, and the relationship was not one of which a … Continue reading →

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