by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, Faith, God, Spirituality
As we reach the end of 2020, another winter, and the holiday season, some of us feel that we have little to celebrate. Certainly, a pandemic, fires, floods, storms, and conflicts have made this year one of the bleakest and darkest in recent memory. Yet, if...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 19, 2019 | Faith, God, Spirituality
Less than a week before we celebrate the seasons of light, miracles, and rich cultural heritage, we Americans are processing another presidential impeachment. In their outer solemnity, some people secretly celebrate. Others scream and argue, as usual. Yet, some of...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 21, 2017 | Faith, God, Spirituality
During my senior year of high school, I helped write a local, social history for our town. In the process, I interviewed several residents who shared stories about their younger days. Of them all, the only person I remember now is Ann, a widow and philanthropist, who...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 23, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
A meme winds its way around social media. A black-and-white illustration reveals animals in a manger, surrounded by trees. A lone star shines above. The caption reads: “A nativity scene without Jews, Arabs, Africans or refugees.” Perhaps it would be poignant, if it...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Nov 24, 2016 | Faith, Journey, Spirituality
During the Thanksgiving holiday before I left Washington, D.C. for good, I relished my time with family and friends. I honored my contemplative spirit which needed a respite from the fast-paced, high-powered lifestyle of “have-to’s, ” “musts” and “shoulds.”...
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