by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | May 19, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
To live our true purpose and truly enjoy our lives, we must relinquish Tip-of-the-Iceberg/Second-Hand Living and venture into the depths. This is what Jesus did and what he taught his first disciples. (See Luke 5:3-11) . . . Jesus . . . told Simon: “Put out into the...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | May 12, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
As we faithfully travel our life’s journey, we often reach a point when our previous ways of being, thinking, believing and/or doing no longer work. While this realization may be scary, it’s also liberating because it frees us to discern how we truly wish to live. ...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | May 5, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
Flowing with life is a key to contentment, especially when priorities appear confusing. Jesus explained this, in the brief story of “Mary and Martha” (Luke 10:38-42). A woman named Martha welcomed Jesus into her house. She had a sister, Mary, who listened to Jesus...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Apr 28, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
Ask most people, and they’ll agree: Enjoying everything in moderation and maintaining balance are fine ideals, though fairly challenging as a daily practice. As with so much else in life, finding our ideal balance requires both patience and persistence. It also...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Apr 21, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
As we consider our Rules for Life, we realize what matters to us most. We also discover greater appreciation for who we are and where we’ve been, so we can determine what our heart is calling us to contribute to the world. Our mission at this point on the journey —...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Apr 14, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
Many years ago, I saw a poster which began: “With all your heart, say out loud, I want to live a happy life. Listen to what you just said.” I read each subsequent phrase to the end, which said: “Take chances. Be real.” Then, I cried. In that moment, I knew. ...
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