The following article was published in Christian News Journal on December 1, 2021. by Pastor Allen Jackson In recent months, something has changed. Wickedness and destruction have been unleashed upon our world. I’ve studied history, and I know it holds some incredibly...
Battle Plan #68
Battle Plan 68 November 28–December 4, 2021 Advent Season — we are celebrating the arrival of our King. Let’s humble ourselves in quiet determination to serve Him—setting aside anything which would hinder our effectiveness. We have the privilege of asking the Holy...
Let’s Look for Holiday MIracles
We have a wonderful opportunity to bring Jesus back into the midst of our holidays this year. Instead of dwelling on the darkness at play around us, let’s keep our eyes and ears alert for a move of God's Spirit that exceeds anything we've known. Here are some of the...
Battle Plan #67
Battle Plan 67 November 21-27, 2021 We begin our “Holy Days” this week. An entire season focused upon God’s goodness to us. Let’s use the conclusion of 2021 to align ourselves with God’s purposes as never before, laying aside anything which diminishes or hinders our...
Choosing To Give Thanks
Dear Friend, Even though we’re walking through a season of turmoil and realignment, I’m encouraged because that means we could come out with a stronger faith. It's been our Christian faith, and our Judeo-Christian worldview, that has held our nation together...
Let’s Choose To Give Thanks!
One of the most stabilizing things we can do in the midst of seasons of change is to cultivate thankfulness. Being thankful and offering public expressions of gratitude is a commandment in Scripture. It has very little to do with emotion, and everything to do with...
God created us to be difference-makers!
Dear Friend, Our world desperately needs people who will lead with a Christian worldview. Leadership is not about titles, or positions, or offices—we’ve all known people who had a powerful title, but they weren’t leading. Ultimately, leadership is about influence....
Battle Plan #66
Battle Plan 66November 7-13, 2021It is the beginning of a season of holidays. Let’s make this holiday season more Jesus-centered. He is worthy of our attention and thought. For the next few days begin to make thankfulness part of your daily conversation. Replace your...
Let’s Yield to God as Never Before!
God chose us for this unique season of human history. It’s a pivot point, and the outcome isn't yet clear. I think God, in His grace, is giving a season for the responses of His people. Will we yield to Him as never before? Let’s pray that we'll hear the Spirit of...
Battle Plan #65
Battle Plan 65 October 24-31, 2021 Our nation has a rich heritage of Christianity. The blessings of God have shaped our lives. Our current choices will shape the generation ahead. Faith and faithfulness must be established in each generation. We must choose what/whom...