Entries by Sara Thomas
Practical Ideas for Congregations Without Tech
I’ve had several conversations/emails from Pastors leading smaller, older congregations asking something like, “How can I lead worship during this time?” Often, the congregation is not on Facebook, individuals don’t have a computer, and are in the high-risk group for COVID-19. If this is you, keep reading. If it’s not, jump down to the section […]
If You Think it and Feel it, Act on it
“If you think it and feel it, act on it.” Is that reckless or compassionate? Before you answer, let me ask you a few more questions. Are you now working from home? Are your kids home from school? Have your events been canceled? Has your schedule changed? Are the normal rhythms of life disrupted? Are […]
The Courage of the Angels
Before you say, “How can angels be courageous?” Stick with me. The messengers of God have a word for us about courage. When I consider the messengers of God – the real-life angels among us – the people who speak God’s truth, embody God’s love and call forth grace in others, I can tell you […]
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Seeing Jesus in the Ordinary
If you’ve spent any time with me at all, you likely know one of the questions that I will ask at some point. The question is some variation of, “Where have you experienced God’s presence?” The simplicity of the question can stun people to silence. When I first started asking the question, I thought the […]
Following Jesus Every Day: Galatians
Sometimes when I gather for the business of the church, expecting a report, I receive invitations that surprise and move me. You may have been there with me when I heard this invitation. Perhaps you heard the invitation at another location or even watched on a video in the days following. As I sat in […]