by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Feb 18, 2016 | Faith, Journey
These days, with so many radar systems, channels and apps at hand, we can track changes in weather 24-7. Yet, with all that information, we still can’t control where the winds may blow or when the rains and snows may fall. Neither can we always predict the kinds of...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Feb 12, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
When I taught high school English, I had a poster centered above the blackboard which said: “Listen and Silent are spelled with the same letters.” I wish I had a dollar for every student throughout my teaching career who said, “Really. Wow!” To listen, we first need...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Feb 4, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
To begin nurturing our inner guru, we recognize that all people possess the innate wisdom and understanding to discern how best to live their lives. As Dr. H. Emilie Cady, a holistic pioneer and New Thought Christian writer and teacher noted in Lessons in Truth (2003...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jan 28, 2016 | Faith, Journey
As I prepared to enter the sanctuary one Sunday morning, a visitor I’ll call ZZ approached me and eagerly shared excitement about being there. ZZ heard about the church and about me from a church-member friend. I felt flattered, and also curious, wondering what ZZ...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jan 14, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
Many discussions in life involve the themes of happiness and love. Yet, we don’t always know the difference. One of the best clarifications I’ve read is from an unnamed Catholic priest who worked in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He said, “When you think about...
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