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 | Jun 9, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
Leave it to Jesus the carpenter to tell a parable about construction so his followers can better understand life. Leave it to Jesus the itinerant preacher, who didn’t have to pay a mortgage, buy oil for the synagogue, or manage a church building fund, to explain what...
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 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...
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