Author: sarainrealife
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Is it I, Lord?
I learned about communion by intinction in a seminary class called Foundations of Christian Worship. This method of serving and receiving communion is an invitation to come to the table, receive a piece of bread, and dip it into a cup of juice. Tonight, I got to assist in providing an invitation to the table…
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Promises in the Wilderness
Yesterday’s sermon from Joshua 5:9-12 … On June 29, 2019, the Hendrix family will host the 50th Hendrix Family reunion at Joe Wheeler State Park, just outside of Florence Alabama. I am a Hendrix, however many times, removed and the Hendrix reunion is among my favorite annual events to take part in, whenever I am…
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Lent 2019
A few years ago I reassessed my practice of Lent, looking at the way I chose my Lenten fasts. Lent is a season of inward reflection, preparing for transformation when we allow less of ourselves and more of Christ to shape our lives and our actions. So when I choose a Lenten fast or faith…
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Made Whole in the Power of Christ
Made whole in his power, we are ready to follow Jesus into the lives of the broken and become a blessing of hope and wholeness.
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Here I Lay My Ebenezer
“Here I lay my Ebenezer, hither by thy help I’ve come…” – Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing I was in seminary, in Intro to Old Testament either I or II, when I learned the meaning of the word “Ebenezer.” From 2 Hebrew words, ebn and ezer, “Ebenezer” means “stone of help.” Come Thou Fount…
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New Learnings from a Budding Tree Hugger
Hi there, and happy Friday! Today is cleaning day, reading day (for fun and for school), and movie night (Shyamalan’s latest, Glass which combines Split and Unbreakable. Andrew promises its ok to watch at night. We’ll see). While cleaning, I’ve been reflecting on my and AJ’s goal for the year, or becoming less wasteful, less…
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I Stand with Nathan Phillips
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” – Luke 4:18-19 These words…
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Filled to the Brim
Yesterday’s sermon, from John 2:1-11 …. One night after dinner last week, in the midst of our routine of watching the show Once Upon a Time while doing homework, I was struck with the sudden urge to conduct some internet research. And I research olive oil, wanting to make sure that the bottle purchased the…
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Amplify
Happy 2019! When I repurposed sarainrealife as a multipurpose (3-purpose) blog focused on centering, advocacy and culinary adventures, the goal was to have a space where I could be fully myself – my best self for me and for the world around me. In an effort to continue that personal growth and be a small…
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Pondering Possibilities
Yesterday’s sermon from Luke 2:41-52 … There’s nothing like watching a child grow up. They are fun, funny, often insightful in unexpected ways. Think about the parents (or grandparents, aunts and uncles) of young children that you know. It’s likely that they will often have a tale to tell about the funny thing the children…
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