Author Archives: Sara

“…be aglow with the Spirit,..” Romans 12:11 (RSVA) Photo by Chris M, Hawaii

“Set Sail in 2020.” (My goal) Set your finest dining table and invite others in. A friend told me she was desiring community last week and she set sail. She invited three friends for dinner and asked them to each bring a guest not a pie or sugar cookie. (Acknowledging not an easy feat forContinue reading “2020 desiring community, create it vs waiting at the shore”

“THE ADVENT journey reminds us that we cannot take the light for granted. Christ is near, and God partners with us, makes covenant with us, and asks us to respond to the light that has come into the world. We may not have to move far, but God does ask us to move, to beContinue reading “Christ(mas) The Light”

What Are You Thankful For? “Studies have shown that people who practice gratitude report experiencing more joy, express more compassion and generosity, and are even less likely to get sick.” How do we nurture a spirit of thankfulness in our busy schedules? I find that being purposeful helps me to be vigilant in such aContinue reading “What Are You Thankful For?”

I received this prayer Shaw from a little girl who is five.  She came in swinging her pig tails and carrying a large bag. I said what a beautiful bag!!! She said, “It is for you”, at which I said, “For Me!!!” She said, It is for your surgery.  I was puzzled. Then I thought she probablyContinue reading “Rena and her prayer Shaw”