by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 7, 2026 | Encouragement
~Written around 5am on Easter, April 5, 2026~ I woke up before it was light outside and imagined Mary and the other women on their way to the tomb and arriving to see the stone rolled away. It was still not light out, and I can imagine the distress they had at...
by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 16, 2023 | Encouragement, Spiritual Practice
He was deeply grieved, He got angry, and He prayed to get out of doing the task we all know Him for. Most wouldn’t speak of Jesus’ moment in the Garden of Gethsemane in those terms. Most would focus on the fact that He regained the will to perform the task of being...
by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 16, 2023 | Encouragement
This weekend, I’ve been reflecting heavily on Holy Week, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. On Good Friday, I mentioned to my aunt that I was thinking of watching Passion of the Christ. She mentioned that it was hard for her to watch. I told her it was...
by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 16, 2023 | Acceptance, Encouragement, Getting More Seasoned
I’ve actually had a surprisingly good relationship with my body. Now don’t get me wrong. I didn’t always treat her right. Heck, I still don’t if eating sugar and fried foods are still considered bad for you. However, I love my body. Can it be better? Heck yes. It...
by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 16, 2023 | Acceptance, Encouragement, Getting More Seasoned
Some years ago, I felt I was not living with purpose. I felt I was not living on purpose. I was just going through the motions despite having everything I’d ever desired. I was a partner in a law firm, a favorite of my boss, I was in an amazing relationship with a...
by Traci S. Jackson | Apr 16, 2023 | Encouragement, TV and Movies
**DISCLAIMER: THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FILM AND TO SOME EXTENT THE BOOK UPON WHICH IT WAS BASED, TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN** So, if you are anything like me, you’re obsessed with the film, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Based on the...
