by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Feb 12, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey
When I taught high school English, I had a poster centered above the blackboard which said: “Listen and Silent are spelled with the same letters.” I wish I had a dollar for every student throughout my teaching career who said, “Really. Wow!” To listen, we first need...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 17, 2015 | Faith, God
We’ve reached the time of the season, Blessed Reader, when I invite you to temporarily disconnect the literal part of your internal programming. This process is called Suspending Disbelief. While Santa Claus is already packing the sleigh, let us travel from the...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Dec 10, 2015 | Faith, God, Journey
Peace has been the theme for the second week of Advent. And what a week for it, as yet another mass shooting claimed the lives of people in San Bernardino, California, and violence continues to erupt in various places around the globe. The shouting “to do something”...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Nov 19, 2015 | Faith
Several years ago, I bought a bumper sticker which said: “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” For days, I couldn’t decide where to place it on my car. After much contemplation, I tacked it on a bulletin board instead, believing I needed the reminder more than...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Oct 1, 2015 | Faith, God
Just as millions of others around the world this past week, I have watched and listened to Pope Francis and reflected on much of what he’s said. While I don’t share the exact theology he does, I greatly honor and respect his desire to live the Gospel as he understands...
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