Sheryl Sandberg – Jackson Community Church

Advent Daily Devotional: WEEK of HOPE – DAY 5 – Thurs, Dec 2

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40:31 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life;[…]

Advent Daily Devotional: WEEK of HOPE – DAY 3 -Tue, Nov 30

O hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble,why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler turning aside for the night? — Jeremiah 14:8 Why is light given to one who cannot see the way, whom God has fenced in? For my sighing comes likemy bread, and my groanings are poured[…]

Reflections on water, wellsprings, and milestones such as upcoming graduation

In a season of drought, let’s focus on water stewarsdhip and appreciation. Let’s also consider its spiritual resonances, and take time to savor upcoming milestones such as graduations. Songs about water: Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood (country/Christian) Hold Back the River by James Bay (pop ballad) Black Water by the Doobie Brothers (country)[…]

Acknowledging the challenges of these times: responding to loss & trauma

Your hearts are troubled,and it is no sacrilege to let them be so …— Maren Tirabassi I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow.Sorrow, however, turns out to be not a state but a process.― C.S. Lewis Your name is upon my tongueyour image is in my sightyour memory is in my[…]

THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church Mon, Feb 19- Mon, Feb 26

Note: School Break this week! TUE, FEB 20 SMALL GROUP STUDY & REFLECTION 3:30-4:30pm • Pastor’s Office. Group gathers to study selections from Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant. Themes of adversity, resilience and joy. Meet in pastor’s office on second floor. Books available to borrow through local libraries as hard copies or downloads[…]