Mic Jagger said it is on his side. Jim Croce wanted to put it in a bottle. Tolstoy wrote it one of the two most powerful warriors. Psalm 90.12 doesn’t…
Ernest Angley died May 7, 2021 at the age of 99. Many/most of you won’t know of him. He was a selfprofessed faith healer, oversaw Grace Cathedral in Ohio, and…
Two-and-a-half years ago my world was rocked a bit through a diagnosis of a type of blood cancer. I had never heard of multiple myeloma, but now I discovered I…
Sometimes I sorta wish I was king jimmy only. But, alas, I am not, nor ever have been. My current translation is the Legacy Standard Bible. I have enjoyed it…
I served in Vietnam. I did time in a maximum security prison. There were times I was scared in each of those scenarios. But the most frightened I’ve ever been…
Those great theologians John, Paul, George and Ringo sang “What a drag it is getting older” in their 1966 tune “Mother’s Little Helper” (which addressed medicine chest junkies – of…
One of my favorite parts of camps is the “Ask Jack” sessions. Teens have great questions! So do you! What have you always wanted to ask an alcoholic/exconvict/Vietnam vet/ Veteran…
I start much, finish little. I’m accused (I see it as a compliment) of being too transparent. I’m older than dirt and have blood cancer.After much prayer and much thought…
“In light of God’s judgment and justification of the sinner in the cross of Christ, we can begin to discover how to deal with any and all criticism. By agreeing…
The most-often voiced complaint regarding my teaching/preaching/writing style (that I actually hear as opposed to behind my back) is “Jack, you are too transparent.” To which I reply, “Huh?” What…
What have you always wanted to ask an alcoholic, Nam vet, excon, who has been in full time youth/prison/camp/church ministry since 1977? Shoot me an email: jack.hager@gmail.com