by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jan 31, 2019 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
Recently, I went to a garden center in search of a new planter. When I arrived, everyone was rushing around, including the merchandiser who huffed when I asked for help. Rather than inquire about my likes, home, surroundings, or anything else about my...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Sep 6, 2018 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
Early September, and already yellow leaves appear amidst a green tapestry. Air is cooler, crisper here, in the morning, and skies are darker, too. September already, we say. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas wait in the wings. It’s this way, more or less, every...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jun 21, 2018 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
As a sociology undergrad in Washington, D.C., I learned a lot about protests and civil actions. And as a participant observer, I canvased communities, conducted surveys, organized protests, marched for causes, and rallied on the steps of the Supreme Court. As I’ve...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jun 7, 2018 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
During graduate school, I had a friend who served as both BFF and life-raft. We often shared coffee after class, discussing lectures, classmates’ literary interpretations, and various life events. At that time, I enjoyed my friend’s perspective. She excelled in...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | May 23, 2018 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
As the summer months approach in the Northern Hemisphere, many calendars already are full with graduations, weddings, parties, barbecues, concerts, and/or vacations. In the midst of this, many of us still have our usual work to do, grocery shopping, house cleaning,...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Mar 1, 2018 | Faith, God, Self-Help, Spirituality
A reference website I use sometimes runs ads along its margins. One has a caption which asks, “Will 2018 bring change?” and shows a young woman staring into space. She reminds me of my younger self in Washington, D.C., several years ago when a new administration...
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