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.”...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Oct 13, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
One of the blessings of ministry — and of life, if we’re paying attention — is how fortunate we are to share our journey with so many others. Sometimes, we travel together a long way. Sometimes we meet at a particular juncture, then move on again, each in our own...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Sep 23, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
Autumn has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. A welcome change for some; for others, not so much. A seasonal change, even when welcome, is still change. Few of us enjoy change. Yet, as we mature spiritually (no matter what our calendar age), we realize that change...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Sep 8, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
Sometimes, on our journeys of faith, we reach a juncture with jagged cliffs or steep drops. If our goal is to reach the other side, whichever side that is, we need to dive or leap. Either way, we need to let go and fully surrender ourselves and all which was, as we...
by Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks | Jul 28, 2016 | Faith, God, Journey, Spirituality
Recently, a well-intentioned person, who I believe meant to be empathetic, said to me, “I’m sure you’re worried about this.” Alas, the person misunderstood. I wasn’t worried. Rather, I felt overwhelmed and tired. And, I also felt a sense of trust, especially in...
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