Lin JacksonI’m trying to write again.I had a few very cordial discussions with my son a few weeks ago about personal and social issues.Oct 5, 2018Oct 5, 2018
Lin JacksonA Lesson from Across the Jordan RiverI’m reading Deuteronomy now. Moses is 120-years-old, having led the Israelites through the wilderness for 40 years with all their whining…Jul 17, 2018Jul 17, 2018
Lin JacksonThe Marriage CurseGenesis 3:16 says “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
Lin JacksonThe Blame GameI am usually pretty good at accepting responsibility for my actions and decisions. I know myself. I’m fallible. Sometimes I make decisions…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
Lin JacksonYou know when you think you’re all that? It never ends as well as you expect.I’ve been in a love/hate relationship with…oh, let’s use an unisex name to protect the innocent…Casey. Casey and I disagree more than we…Jun 6, 2018Jun 6, 2018
Lin JacksonA Beautiful LifeThe other day I was watching Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast and I was overcome by a sudden, unexpected sense of regret. Not because I…May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
Lin Jackson“God is not nervous.”Rob Reimer, a Christian professor and author, gives this reassurance when talking about power encounters, but that statement opened my eyes…May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
Lin JacksonTrust and Obey Even When It Doesn’t Make SenseI’m reading through Exodus right now. To be honest, the second half of the book is not my favorite. Maybe if I could figure out what a…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Lin JacksonOne of my kids is going through a difficult time.When I first heard the story, I didn’t know if I would have, could have done the same.Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Lin JacksonAsian American Angst, Part 2Writing about Asian American angst is so unsettling.Apr 19, 2018Apr 19, 2018