Essays, updates, and reflections on the life, ministry, and ongoing influence of C. John “Jack” Miller — written by Michael A. Graham, author of Cheer Up! and founder of The Jack Miller Project.
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Master List of Publications at The Jack Miller Project (with Hyper-links)
Updated as of 8 April 2026 (Grouped by Year – with Links to thejackmillerproject.com) This archive collects the essays and long-form reflections I’ve written for The Jack Miller Project, along with selected historical and archival pieces that are publicly accessible. Most of these writings were originally published on my WordPress site and shared through my…
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The Jack Miller Project and the Gary North Challenge
The Jack Miller Project and the Gary North Challenge —By Michael A. Graham I began The Jack Miller Project in 2016 when I started my PhD work on the life and ministry of C. John “Jack” Miller. As soon as I began interviewing people who knew Jack—people from all over the world—I realized I…
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“Faith Working by Love”: The Relationship of Faith and Works from God’s Perspective and Ours
— by Michael A. Graham “Faith Working by Love”: The Relationship of Faith and Works from God’s Perspective and Ours —By Michael A. Graham I. Introduction—Faith and Works: The Story We Forgot Scripture tells the true story of God and His people — a story of creation, rupture, wilderness, redemption, and a final completion when…
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Faith vs. Magic: A Biblical Theology of Science, Culture, and Discipleship in a Disenchanted World
— by Michael A. Graham Faith vs. Magic: A Biblical Theology of Science, Culture, and Discipleship in a Disenchanted World Introduction On a recent visit to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, I stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of others under the shadow of Cinderella’s castle, waiting for the fireworks to begin. The crowd was…
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Pentecost, the Sins of Jeroboam, and the Words of Jesus at the Well
— By Michael A. Graham I’ve been reflecting on Pentecost and how it stands as God’s gracious answer to what Scripture calls “the sins of Jeroboam.” 1. The Sins of Jeroboam When Jeroboam became king over the northern tribes, he faced a real pastoral and political problem. Worship required going to Jerusalem. He reasoned, “It…
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When the Word Comes and Speaks: Elijah’s Cave and the Voice of the Living God
When the Word Comes and Speaks: Elijah’s Cave and the Voice of the Living God — By Michael A. Graham I. Elijah — From Fire to Whisper This reflection began in my own Bible reading of this passage, when I paused over the phrase recorded in 1 Kings 19:9 (ESV): “And behold, the word of…
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When Prophets Cheer for Kings (or Presidents)
— By Michael A. Graham, When Prophets Cheer for Kings (or Presidents) 1 Kings 22:19–23 “Micaiah said, ‘Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; and the Lord said, “Who will…
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“I Do Not Count My Psyche as Precious”
— by Michael A. Graham “I Do Not Count My Psyche as Precious” —Zoe, Psyche, and Bios in the Life and Ministry We Receive from Jesus —By Michael A. Graham Section 1: Introduction This essay began during the final days of my pastoral ministry at New Life Vicenza, a small international congregation near the U.S.…
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Grazie Mille! Our Final Update from Italy and Croatia
Grazie Mille! Our Final Update from Italy and Croatia “God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” — Romans 5:5 Grazie mille (a thousand thanks). This is our final update from Italy and Croatia. As we prepare to return to the U.S., what fills our…
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David, Consecration, and the Greater King
David, Consecration, and the Greater King — by Michael A. Graham Introduction This reflection began with my Bible reading this morning in 1 Samuel 21, where David—while fleeing Saul—requests the bread of the Presence from the priest. From that reflection, an underlying principle came into sharper focus, a principle that runs through Scripture. That principle…
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From God’s Gospel to My Gospel: The Preached Word and the Revealed Mystery
— By Michael A. Graham From God’s Gospel to My Gospel: The Preached Word and the Revealed Mystery — By Michael A. Graham Introduction Someone recently pressed me with a question about how modern preaching differs from what Paul means by “preaching.” I didn’t take up the challenge at the time. But as I’ve been…
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The Three Priorities of the Church: Guarding the Gospel and Walking in the Obedience of Faith
—- By Michael A. Graham Introduction When I first decided to preach from Romans 16:17–19, the title “Guard the Gospel and Walk in Obedience” came to my mind. The passage is a clear warning from Paul to the church in Rome: watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you…