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Here am I Lord, But wait…
5th Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 6:1-8 Year C “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’” This is one of my favorite old testament passages to read with children and youth. The imagery is crazy, God…
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Love is…
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 13. Love is patient, love is kind… Flash back to any weddings yet? I think sometimes those of us who work in churches roll our eyes at how often this passage gets used in wedding ceremonies, valentines day social media posts, and everywhere surrounding romantic love. But…
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Great Gifts
2nd Sunday after Epiphany: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “Now there are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit” – 1 Corinthians 12:4 What is the greatest gift you’ve ever been given? And I’m not talking about any of those noble answers like, the love of my child, or my amazing spouse… save it. When I…
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Sisterhood
4th Sunday in Advent Year C Luke 1:39-45 Mary and Elizabeth. Two women who played major roles in history no one could have prepared them for. One would bear a prophet who would herald the coming of the Messiah, and the other would be the mother of that Messiah. Talk about your big ask. Both…
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People Pleasers
Baptism of the Lord Luke 3:15-17,21-22 “You are my Son, the Beloved, with you I am well pleased.” I’ve always been a people pleaser, especially people in authority. I wanted my teachers, coaches, pastors, anyone in charge really, to be happy with me. If I’m being honest though, it wasn’t just wanting people to be…
Sister Sara Says 