Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minMental Health Awareness MonthSpiritually religious moments are not working anymore. Even before the pandemic there was a slow simmer elevating to a boil in the...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv1 minEncouraging Unsexy Truths About PurposePurpose is one of the most common questions I am asked about. Deborah, I am at an intersection of my life and I'm feeling unsettled,...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minOprah's Super Soul SundayDo you guys remember the Oprah days of Super Soul Sunday’s? What I loved about it was how rich the conversations were. No matter what...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv1 minStrength in WeaknessI often share with caregivers and persons I counsel - know matter what position we have, no matter how strong we feel, no matter how...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minGrief: Stretching into New RealitiesGrieving the death of someone you love is not something to move past or get over. Each day God gives me an opportunity to speak on the...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minGod Writes Straight with Crooked LinesMy grandmother Cosey used to tell me this thing “Baby, God writes straight with crooked lines”. It took me decades to truly understand...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 min5 Reasons We Need Spiritual PracticesSome things in our spiritual walk are not attached to our behaviors – God’s love is promised regardless of our actions or inaction. At...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minEleven Lessons from Sudden LossWhen a loved one dies suddenly it has a different impact than when the death is expected. Notice the words “different impact” not “less”...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minGod's Richness: Rest, Respite, and RestorationIn 2017 I officially launched my first retreat as a minister. It started as a three pilot summer series of 1/2 day retreats specifically...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv2 minSay Yes to Soul HealthThe pandemic has opened an entirely new focus on fulfillment and soul care. Turning our attention within is one of the most significant...