I’ve always been kind of embarrassed by the fact that a single, beautiful chord can stir me to tears – pretty significant ones – and usually at least one number in a musical show will bring me pretty close to actual sobs. Usually not because it’s sad, but because at some point in every show,… Read More Soul Things: The Hamilton Soundtrack

Sunday’s sermon from Romans 12:9-21 and Exodus 3:1-15  We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome someday. Deep in my heart I do believe we shall overcome someday.  This is the first verse of the gospel hymn, “We Shall Overcome,” which became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement.  These words were sung by… Read More Overcoming Hate with Love

My morning pages today were spent penning this letter to Donald Trump. It’ll go to the mail at lunch. … Dear President Trump, My name is Sara. I’m a 34 year old associate pastor of a small church in Georgia which ministers mostly to senior adults. We have a vibrant ministry of home worship with… Read More Dear President Trump

Today’s sermon, from Matthew 10:41-42 One of the richest traditions I’ve been able to take part in, even in my younger days, is the rich, delicious and time-honored practice of afternoon espresso in Brazil. In Brazil, it is common practice to brew a pot of espresso – a literal pot, as in, a saucepan, of… Read More Loving Like Jesus

Hello there, I am Sara and I blog here at sarainrealife. Most of my posts are musings on life and ministry. These days, my ministry with some of America’s most delightful older adults, and my life as a (more than likely infertile) woman with a genetic predisposition to high blood sugar, an anxiety disorder and tendencies toward… Read More Let Them Who Have Voices Use Them

  Last year, I made a list of 33 things I wanted to accomplish in my 33rd year of life; in no particular order. Tonight on my last night of 33, I reflect. I’ve accomplished some, made good progress on some and tabled some. In bold are things I’ve progressed significantly on or finished. Strike… Read More

Friday got away from me because I stayed up way too late on Thursday planning how I would be spendin my vacation this coming week, so I missed posting on the weekly gratitude collective I contribute to most weeks: http://www.for-the-birds-blog.com But, I have some Gratitudes this week, so I’ll continue my practice of thanks today. … Read More Thankful Things 

My vacation starts on Sunday, and I’m over the moon about what I’ve decided to do with my time off. Recently (as in the past 4 years or so), writing has become a true passion of mine. I’ve been journaling since high school, but didn’t really get interested in writing for reflection, substance and a… Read More StayCation: Channeling My Inner Annie Dillard

I am spending 2017 as part of a collective of thankful bloggers who are listing our Seven Gratitudes each Friday.  Visit the collective here and be inspired to be thankful with us!  http://www.for-the-birds-blog.com/blog/seven-gratitudes-vol-23 This week, I am thankful for… 1. The time I met Christine Bryden Christine is an Australian writer who writes from her… Read More Thanksgiving Friday: Seven Thankful Things vol. 15