Category Archives: churchy

The CEB Women’s Bible

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

First things first, I love The CEB Women’s Bible. It is not simply a re-covered study Bible with “women’s” in the title put out by whatever Christian publisher you may want to name who has done that kind of thing. … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Confession

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

I wrote and prayed this Prayer of Confession tonight. While I was on mission trip last week Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum, Pastor, First Christian Church, Arlington, Texas called asking me to participate in the prayer vigil. Andy is a dear … Continue reading →

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Contemplation on Holy Week

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Last week before Holy Week, I read this article from years ago written by Elizabeth Edwards about Tony Snow. It struck me as I moved into Palm Sunday and Holy Week. I couldn’t figure out how to get it into … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Her

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

We don’t always think we have the power to make any difference. We downplay the power we do have which diminishes the power we have. So our power is lessened. Not by anyone but ourselves. My mentor taught me to … Continue reading →

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Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

I used to refuse to sing Christmas carols during Advent. I used to say things like, “We are Christians who celebrate the Christian year! We are in Advent waiting for the coming of the baby. We can’t just jump to … Continue reading →

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A wholehearted 7

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

When I knew that the BE 7.0 with the RevGalBlogPals was going to be on the Enneagram — well really as soon as I knew it was a potential topic — I searched for the books I had, looked for … Continue reading →

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RevGalBlogPals: Friday Five Silly Sentences …..

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Friday Five Silly Sentences…. as posted by  revkjarla  Because I am feeling silly, or perhaps, just out there, our FF is dedicated to creating silly sentences.  We all need a little meaningless creativity and humour, right? Use these five words … Continue reading →

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Lenten Discipline

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Late Tuesday night as I was preparing for the Ash Wednesday service, I was still trying to figure out what I was going to do for Lent. Give something up? Take on a service project of some kind? I just … Continue reading →

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