by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Apr 29, 2021 | Devotionals, Faith, God, Soulwork, Spirituality
“Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us.” Matthew 6:12 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This passage from The Sermon on the Mount is part of “The Lord’s Prayer.”Jesus and many other master...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jun 21, 2019 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
One day during a planning meeting, someone appreciated my organizational skills and said, “My Virgo feels so much better now.” Then they asked about several future activities. I said we’d get to those in a few months, after we completed other steps. ...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Aug 17, 2017 | Faith, God, Spirituality
Those of us who preach regularly have our own process for discerning what texts to discuss and/or themes to cover, and which concerns need our attention. Weeks before events unfolded in Charlottesville, Va., I chose a portion of Acts 17 to describe how we as God’s...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Apr 12, 2017 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
As spring unfolds, on a day of abundant sunshine in a bright, blue sky, I visit a new park. My friends and I wander in various directions, and I find myself on a winding path. I pause at a lake and admire the fountains. I stop in an azalea grove and see the first...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Aug 25, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
Years ago I worked with a Negative Nell who continually whined and complained. Often, my co-workers and I heard her mutter, “SSDD [Same Sh**, Different Day].” We rarely escaped a meeting without her bemoaning her lot in life and her railing against God for all the...
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