Category: The Latest
Here are the most recent posts from Griffin Paul Jackson.
Story 13: Sand Castle Kingdom
This story is inspired by Ezra Jack Keats‘ The Snowy Day. Sam went with his parents for a day at the beach. He wore his swimsuit and sandals and his nose was all white with...
Give It to Those Who Need It
We’ll be receiving our checks soon. Big fat $1200 checks. From the government, no less. As part of the multi-trillion dollar stimulus, DC decided to give every American adult a $1200 boost. Children will receive...
Song 13: Ever Higher
This song is about following Jesus in times of hardship. It draws from Exodus 13:20-22. Verse 1 Upon the battlements Before the gathered storm I plant my flag With Christ my savior Verse 2 Upon...
How Does a Pandemic Shape Your Faith?
In his 2019 book, “Reappearing Church,” Mark Sayers offers a prophetic glimpse into what happens when a world-shaking event collides with the imagined stability of the “secularist script.” His words are incredibly prescient. And the...
Story 12: Today I Am a Writer
Today I am a writer. I build worlds out of words. The adventures I am writing, No one has ever heard. Mountains made of letters And inky rivers on my page. I’m the author of...
Song 12: Never Stop Praying
This song is about praying without ceasing. Verse 1 There’s joy for the disheartened And freedom from our sin Move among us in your power Fill our hearts again Fill our hearts again Verse 2...
Faith and Facemasks in China: Covid-19 as an Opportunity to Preach
Police in Wuhan, China, the former epicenter of the global coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 16,000 (as of 12:00 EST, 23 March) and made hundreds of thousands ill, used to put down Christian...
Story 11: Today I Am a Doctor
Today I am a doctor. I make boo-boos go away. I help people feel better So they can go outside to play. A mess of bandages Has Mommy looking like a mummy. I know all...
Song 11: Shelter
This song is based on the truths of Psalm 91. Verse 1 In the shelter of the Most High King In the shadow of the Almighty In Christ alone, from my fears set free I...
Story 10: The Things That Scare You
James was scared. He shook in his shoes. His fingers went all fidgety. He hid under his blanket. When a monster appeared at the foot of his bed, James pulled the blanket all the way...