I am Julie and this is my journal of life- a place to find sermons, life events, theological discussion, and reflection on life in general.
It was begun and continues to be a place to record all of this for me, and if you find you can relate, you are invited in.
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Werewolves, Vampires, and Grace
Read more: Werewolves, Vampires, and GraceI have a guilty pleasure. Well a few, but the one I tell the least people about is my odd attraction to werewolf and vampire novels (not the romance ones) In my humble opinion, the opposite of deep theological reflection and books required for seminary tends to be that which is farthest from reality- and…
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The Next Step- Where I am in becoming a pastor
Read more: The Next Step- Where I am in becoming a pastorIt has been a long year of internship. I have missed my blog and writing for the fun of it. I have missed a lot of things- but it was a worthn while step. My internship site was wonderful, with gracious people who let me make mistakes and taught me the entire way. My supervisor…
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(A blog by someone else you MUST read)Fighting for deep, intimate friendship — just a jesus follower
Read more: (A blog by someone else you MUST read)Fighting for deep, intimate friendship — just a jesus followerFirst of all, it’s been a bit since I’ve written anything here. Let me say, we just moved. IT’S BEEN A LITTLE CRAY CRAY. MOMMA IS LOOSING HER MIND. In the midst of all of my crazy I’ve started to write my next book (because I’m a freaking lunatic). It’s a killer. And I say […]…
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You are enough
Read more: You are enoughSermon for Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Croton on Hudson, NY June 12, 2016 Luke 7:36-50 May I begin with a confession? You are my people, you have laughed and cried with me. You sat vigil with me as I worried over the safety and welfare of my children when suicide and illness threatened, you…
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The Dirty Birth
Read more: The Dirty BirthIt all seems perfect tonight doesn’t it? The sanctuary is softly lit with candles, draped in lovely fabric and the music is familiar, full of joy and hope. If things went well, at home the presents are all wrapped and the children have new pajamas to wear as they open their gifts. The tree is…
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What Is It About Light
Read more: What Is It About LightA message for the December 13, 2015 Interfaith Jazz Vespers of Mt Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, CA. What is it about Light? From the first flickers of fire, and the dim dusk and dawn, humans have been drawn to light. I don’t just mean teen boys and their pyro fascination either. We stare at…
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