Category Archives: Christianity

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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To Bucket or Not to Bucket?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

During the last week of August this writer posted the following on online: Let’s see. We were supposed to do Random Acts of Kindness. Then, we were supposed to Pay It Forward. Then, we were supposed to Pass It On. … Continue reading →

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. . .based on Christian values?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

Have you seen the picture of former president Jimmy Carter that is making the rounds on social media these days? He looks so doleful one expects to see tears running down his cheeks. Somewhere in the picture is a caption … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tale of 2013*

Posted on December 28, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas, and all through the land,The scurrying had started, yet seemed less than grand.The economy was limping, the time frame was short,Only twenty-six days for all gifts to be bought.If that weren’t enough, it seemed … Continue reading →

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Hating the Cross?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by S. Eric Jackson

The Christian faith is based on the life and teachings of a man we know today as Jesus.  Many critics of the story of Jesus try to minimize it, yet it is the foundation of Christianity.  The Bible teaches that … Continue reading →

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