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
Today’s sermon is from Matthew 28:16-20. … My last semester in seminary, my mentoring class took a field trip to Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. There, we practiced baptizing each other. My best seminary pal, Emily and I were partners for this exercise. We waded into the water and took turns baptizing each other… Read More GO: A Sermon for Trinity Sunday
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
It’s Saturday, I know. Yesterday I was busy doing so many things that I missed positing on the collective, regardless, here is my list of thankful things. This week, I am thankful for: 1. A weekend trip to the King Center, new friends and life-changing pizza On Saturday, AJ and I hopped on MARTA and… Read More Thanksgiving Friday: Seven Thankful Things vol. 14
I recently reactivated my acceptance to Texas State University and will begin classes in the fall toward a Master of Science in Dementia and Aging Studies. I have been applying to different essay scholarship contests to try to offset some of the costs. Winner or not, I was proud of this one. It’s called Why… Read More Why I Am Special: An Essay Contest Submission
