Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ve prayed. And chances are, that when you think about prayer, you think about how you, or others, pray to God. But, as often as you’ve stopped to pray about others, about the world, or about a personal need… have you ever stopped to think that you’re not the only one praying? Because you’re not. Even as you might pray to God… Jesus is praying for you....
More than thirty years ago a single church youth group was driven to do something different on Super Bowl Sunday after hearing a simple prayer: “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.” That was 1990. Since then, ordinary young people have generated an extraordinary $163+ million for soup kitchens, food banks and other charities in communities across the country.This...
So much has happened in our world, in our country, and in each of our various lives over the last year. And while the start of the new year may not have brought with it instant change, it can still serve as a reminder to just stop. With each new year, and each new day, we have an opportunity to stop and reflect on what has been. It's a chance to pause, and to look...
As we move from 2020 and into 2021, I know there are hopes and dreams that this year will be different than last. But I also know that hoping can feel challenging as well, especially after the last year, and especially in light of what has happened this past week. Hope is such a powerful thing, and one of our confirmands this past Wednesday reminded me how important it is to believe, because believing is part...
I know that this holiday season will be a lot different than any before and we are all trying to find ways to create more joy and light in our lives and in the lives of others. One of the things that brings me great joy is sharing stories with others. In the spring we had a special interactive “Story Time with Pastor Sarah” on Zoom. It was a wonderful way for us to stay...
‘Twas the holidays in 2020, and all through the house – okay, let’s be real, all through the world - nobody had a clue how we’re supposed to make merry in the middle of all of this mayhem.What. A. Year.I don’t know about you, but I’ve got pretty mixed feelings about Advent and Christmas this year. On one hand, it feels good to have something to look forward to. On the other hand, with so...