The Story & More - with Nancy Jackson

Originally written July 1, 2011  Originally posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/07/01/so-what-am-i-supposed-to-do/ So what am I supposed to do? I’ve been writing a lot lately about resting in Christ and abandoning works of the flesh. About how we aren’t to work to be approved in God’s eyes; just receive His grace and favor. If this is all a new concept to you, as it once was to me,...

This ties in somewhat with the previous miracle. As I mentioned there, I came back to Oklahoma with no job, no money, and no husband. I also became saddled with new debt that he insisted I pay in the divorce. To top all that off, I began to bleed profusely as if I were having a heavy menstrual cycle every single day. I was so bad that many days I couldn’t leave the house. I kept praying to God abo...

On Wednesday, I talked about the word disobedient and how that word means ‘unpersuaded’ and ties in closely with the word ‘repent’ which means to change your mind. I’ve seen for years people rooted and grounded in a belief that they would refuse to give up on or even listen to or consider another thought. They read their bibles with that close-minded attitude, and what they read is colored by that...

Disobedience Transliteration : apeithés Phonetic Spelling : (ap-i-thace’) Short Definition : unbelieving, disobedient Definition: unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Colossians 3:5-7 5) So put to death your worldly impulses: sexual sin, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6) It is because of these things that the wrath of God is coming on those who are d...

Today’s Meditation Verse: Colossians 3:16-17 16 Let the teaching concerning Christ remain as a rich treasure in your hearts. In all wisdom teach and admonish one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and sing with grace in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, and let it be through Him you give thanks to God the Fath...

Go and Sin No More John 8:10-11 10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” 11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.”  This is a beautiful story of a woman caught in the act of adultery, receiving no condemnation from Jesus. But I think that this message of freedom from condemnation has turne...

I loved living in Tucson and felt our marriage was good. I loved him dearly, and I felt he love me too. Near the end of the first year, I got word that the contract I was working on was ending. It was the position that I had taken when laid off late in 2001. It had been a contract position. The same company employed me, but they leased out their workforce to other companies. The contract I was on...

Originally written November 11, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/11/11/defying-disappointment/ Defying Disappointment Disappointment is something that, as people, we deal with continually. It doesn’t matter how much you trust God and believe in Him or how much faith you have, we all from time to time experience disappointment.  Sometimes, for whatever reason, the ‘thing’ we...

Originally written November 9, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/11/09/wednesday-word-study-double-minded/ Double-minded Transliteration: dipsuchos Phonetic Spelling: (dip'-soo-khos) Short Definition: double-minded, wavering Definition: (lit: of two souls, of two selves), double-minded, wavering. On Monday, we discussed the scripture. James 1:5-8 5 If any of you lacks wisdom...

Originally written November 11, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/11/07/monday-meditations-james-15-8/ Today’s Meditation Verse: James 1:5-8 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown a...

Originally written June 24, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/06/24/elevator-buttons/ Elevator Buttons It is hard to resist. You know, pushing an elevator button more than once. We push the button, and nothing happens. So we look at it long and hard. It is lit, but nothing is happening that we can see, anyway. So, we push the button again. It must not have ‘heard’ us the fir...

Earlier I told about fasting and prayer targeted at a very misguided outcome. I knew how powerful prayer and fasting were, but was very immature in applying them to my life at that time. If we submit our lives with all sincerity to God and his plan for our lives, then to manipulate situations for our own personal desires, we are not truly in submission to God.  He honored my faith, though when I p...

Originally written November 4, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/?s=bowling+with+god There are many people who want to challenge the concept of grace in its entirety. A little grace is fine. You get just enough grace to get saved, and then we are to ‘crucify our flesh’ and live a godly life, following the ‘right and wrong’ rules. That is how we become holy, by seeking holiness an...

Originally written November 2, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/11/02/wednesday-word-study-law/ Law Transliteration: nomos  Phonetic Spelling: (nom'-os)  Short Definition: a law, the Mosaic Law  Definition: usage, custom, law; in NT: of law in general, plur: of divine laws; of a force or influence impelling to action; of the Mosaic law; meton: of the books which contain the...

Originally written: October 31, 2011 Posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/31/monday-meditations-hebrews-810/ Today’s Meditation Verse Hebrews 8:10 10) FOR THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL PUT MY LAWS INTO THEIR MINDS, AND I WILL WRITE THEM ON THEIR HEARTS. AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.  I...

Originally written June 22, 2011  Posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/06/22/patience/ Do you think we will ever have all the patience we will need? As for me… I doubt it!!! Oh my!! Just about the time I see myself exhibiting extreme patience, well then you know how that goes… But let’s consider a few whose patience was more than I can ever hope to achieve. In John 1:10, 31 and 33, J...

This is another miracle that my daughter experienced around the same time as her car wreck. Bless her heart! She was having such a challenging time. I hadn’t included this miracle originally; after all, it is her miracle, but I know in my heart that my continual praying for her, as well as her own prayers, helped her to live a miraculous life as well. After she left college and had her first son,...

Originally written October 28, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/28/your-unique-zoe-life/ This week we have been learning about this verse: Matthew 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. On Wednesday we discussed the word narrow – to press or afflict.  Narrow defines the path or road to life, but as I began to study even...

Originally written October 26, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/26/wednesday-word-study-narrow/ Narrow Transliteration: thlibó  Phonetic Spelling: (thlee'-bo)  Short Definition: I make narrow, persecute, press hard  Definition: (a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Matthew 7:14 14 But the gate is narrow (contracted by press...

  Originally written October 24, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/24/monday-meditations-matthew-714/ Today’s Meditation Verse: Matthew 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. I’ve been a Christian for almost my entire life. Most of the people that I’ve been around in my life have professed to be Christians. So when I wou...

Originally written June 15, 2011  Posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/?s=hard+work Hard Work… We wear that phrase like a badge of honor. “I worked really hard today.” “I logged 50 hours this week at work.” “Man, I’m exhausted. I’ve worked so hard.” And I know you can come up with many more. After all, we have said something like that so many times and been very proud of that very fact. B...

I am not sure of the exact date of this miracle, but I know my grandson was around a year old. This miracle is one my daughter experienced. As I have said several times, I always, and still do, trust God with my children, grandchildren, and now great grandchildren. Not that I don’t pray for them, I do. I am frequently in prayer for them. But prayer isn’t enough. Yes, you heard me. Prayer isn’t eno...

Originally written October 21, 2011 Posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/21/the-punishment-of-the-imposters/ Christians have gotten a bad rap in many circles. The term ‘one rotten apple spoils the bunch’ is not true in this case, but it can certainly spoil the reputation. I’ve met many people who said that the Christians they knew were critical and judgmental. And that the churche...

Originally written October19, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/19/wednesday-word-study-tares/ Tares Transliteration: zizanion Phonetic Spelling: (dziz-an'-ee-on) Definition: spurious wheat, darnel; a plant that grows in Palestine which resembles wheat in many ways but is worthless.   2215 zizánion (plural, tares/zizania) – a tare (darnel); (figuratively) a pseudo-believe...

Originally written October 17, 2011  posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/10/17/justice-delayed/ Today’s Meditation Verse: Matthew 13:30 Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather up the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn. Justice is something we all want and see...