Here's something a tad different. My internship site places the audio from sermons online, which means that the sermons I've preached are all online. Ack. The last sermon I preached was not on the Gospel text (which starts the audio file), but instead what I found to be a daunting text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
And here you go: http://www.stpaul-lutheran.com/sermons/20120115.mp3
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Potluck Sunday
1. Making Leigh's mac and cheese for the church potluck. I have ever so fond memories of that mac and cheese.
2. Sleeping in and going to the 11AM service. The husband and I normally attend the 8:30AM service; it was a nice change of pace.
3. Talking to the husband's parents.
4. Sorting through old birthday cards and notes. Many wonderful memories.
5. Time for needed rest.
2. Sleeping in and going to the 11AM service. The husband and I normally attend the 8:30AM service; it was a nice change of pace.
3. Talking to the husband's parents.
4. Sorting through old birthday cards and notes. Many wonderful memories.
5. Time for needed rest.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A Final Day at Fuller.
1. Taking my last exam of the spring quarter. With this came the realization that it was also my last exam at Fuller, which was cause for both mourning and celebration.
2. Part of that celebration involved celebrating with my Early Church History study group. We all survived, and with the knowledge that we were still alive, we went out to celebrate over frizen yogurt.
My treat for finishing exams. A combination of pomegranate blueberry, pineapple, tart blueberry, and plain frozen yogurt covered with strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Our "tough" picture. This is almost everyone from the Church History study group. Daniel couldn't celebrate with us since he had three papers due, but said he would take a rain check.
3. Coming home, dropping my backpack on the floor, and napping until the husband came home from work.
4. A supportive family. My parents and the husband's parents have been the best cheerleaders. And the husband isn't a half-bad cheerleader either.
5. Attending my last Thursday Bible study group at Salem. I've learned so much from that class, and have met so many incredible people in that class. We read a devotional that talked about moving and transitioning lifestyles, but through all of that change, God's love remains constant. I couldn't help but cry.
2. Part of that celebration involved celebrating with my Early Church History study group. We all survived, and with the knowledge that we were still alive, we went out to celebrate over frizen yogurt.
My treat for finishing exams. A combination of pomegranate blueberry, pineapple, tart blueberry, and plain frozen yogurt covered with strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Our "tough" picture. This is almost everyone from the Church History study group. Daniel couldn't celebrate with us since he had three papers due, but said he would take a rain check.3. Coming home, dropping my backpack on the floor, and napping until the husband came home from work.
4. A supportive family. My parents and the husband's parents have been the best cheerleaders. And the husband isn't a half-bad cheerleader either.
5. Attending my last Thursday Bible study group at Salem. I've learned so much from that class, and have met so many incredible people in that class. We read a devotional that talked about moving and transitioning lifestyles, but through all of that change, God's love remains constant. I couldn't help but cry.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ascension Sunday
1. Serving as assisting minister in church for both services. It was an amazing experience, and am so grateful to the leaders of Salem to let me have such an awesome experience.
2. Hugs. Never gets old.
3. The husband made Swedish pancakes from scratch for lunch to celebrate my first day as an assisting minister.
4. Getting to finally talk to the sister-in-law.
5. Getting to have a long conversation with Steve's mom. She's one of the most wonderful women I know and I love catching up with her. She made it very clear at Steve's wake that she wanted to catch up with all of Steve's friends, and she truly meant it. I cannot wait to see her in September.
2. Hugs. Never gets old.
3. The husband made Swedish pancakes from scratch for lunch to celebrate my first day as an assisting minister.
4. Getting to finally talk to the sister-in-law.
5. Getting to have a long conversation with Steve's mom. She's one of the most wonderful women I know and I love catching up with her. She made it very clear at Steve's wake that she wanted to catch up with all of Steve's friends, and she truly meant it. I cannot wait to see her in September.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
I'm back!
Life has run away with me a little bit. It's been an odd week, but with many good points.
1. Getting to see old friends on both Friday AND Saturday. Friday was spent at the Howard Hughes Center, eating dinner at Islands, and watching "Star Trek" in the Director's Lounge, which was pretty neat. Saturday was spent catching up, playing board games, and eating insane amounts of food.
2. New life. Lauren had a baby boy this week. Manika had a baby girl. Marissa found out she's having a boy. Just...wow.
3. Passing my Early Church History midterm. I felt ridiculously schooled after the test. When the professor announced he had our grades, my heart leapt into my throat. When I got my grade, I about did cartwheels out of the classroom, hugging members of my study group. I guess you could say I was a tad excited.
4. I made tiramisu, and it was wonderful. Unhealthy, but wonderful. And everyone who ate it lived to tell the tale.
5. Assistant minister training at church. I was filled with a great amount of awe and fear standing on the other side of the altar. I'm still questioning if I can handle this, and I'm still trying to figure out what "this" is.
6. My in-laws are coming to town for my first sermon and 30th birthday.
7. The husband made pizza from scratch. Well, at least the crust and the sauce. He didn't make his own mozzarella, even though he does have a recipe to do so.
1. Getting to see old friends on both Friday AND Saturday. Friday was spent at the Howard Hughes Center, eating dinner at Islands, and watching "Star Trek" in the Director's Lounge, which was pretty neat. Saturday was spent catching up, playing board games, and eating insane amounts of food.
2. New life. Lauren had a baby boy this week. Manika had a baby girl. Marissa found out she's having a boy. Just...wow.
3. Passing my Early Church History midterm. I felt ridiculously schooled after the test. When the professor announced he had our grades, my heart leapt into my throat. When I got my grade, I about did cartwheels out of the classroom, hugging members of my study group. I guess you could say I was a tad excited.
4. I made tiramisu, and it was wonderful. Unhealthy, but wonderful. And everyone who ate it lived to tell the tale.
5. Assistant minister training at church. I was filled with a great amount of awe and fear standing on the other side of the altar. I'm still questioning if I can handle this, and I'm still trying to figure out what "this" is.
6. My in-laws are coming to town for my first sermon and 30th birthday.
7. The husband made pizza from scratch. Well, at least the crust and the sauce. He didn't make his own mozzarella, even though he does have a recipe to do so.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Summery Sunday
1. Being able to stand outside and greet people at church this morning. It was such a beautiful day, I didn't want to do my ushering responsibilities in the narthex. So I wandered outside to greet people before entering the church.
2. Pastor's sermon this morning. It had the congregation laughing a lot, but most importantly, it made many of us think.
3. Taking a nap on the couch with the husband. At least I took the nap; he was watching "Gilmore Girls."
4. The husband and I were so inspired by the eating habits on "Gilmore Girls," he went out and got us a pizza.
5. Getting to catch up with friends and family throughout the course of the day.
2. Pastor's sermon this morning. It had the congregation laughing a lot, but most importantly, it made many of us think.
3. Taking a nap on the couch with the husband. At least I took the nap; he was watching "Gilmore Girls."
4. The husband and I were so inspired by the eating habits on "Gilmore Girls," he went out and got us a pizza.
5. Getting to catch up with friends and family throughout the course of the day.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
March 15
Today is a difficult day, but even in this difficulty, grace can be found.
1. My husband's grandmother is with the heavenly Father. My husband and his family are mourning, but all we can do now is hope for a reunion at the eternal banquet. Pastor prayed with my husband when we found out (the husband got a phone call with the news right after first service), and Pastor's parents were there with hugs.
2. The ability to get airline tickets to be in St. Louis later this week.
3. My husband wearing a bright orange fleece pullover. His grandmother called it a gay fleece because it was a bright, happy color.
4. Watching more of the first season of "Gilmore Girls" to keep occupied.
5. Holding my husband and telling him I love him.
1. My husband's grandmother is with the heavenly Father. My husband and his family are mourning, but all we can do now is hope for a reunion at the eternal banquet. Pastor prayed with my husband when we found out (the husband got a phone call with the news right after first service), and Pastor's parents were there with hugs.
2. The ability to get airline tickets to be in St. Louis later this week.
3. My husband wearing a bright orange fleece pullover. His grandmother called it a gay fleece because it was a bright, happy color.
4. Watching more of the first season of "Gilmore Girls" to keep occupied.
5. Holding my husband and telling him I love him.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Saturday musings.
1. Being in contact with family today. Today was a difficult day and it's hard to wait for the inevitable. But having the support of family is incredibly uplifting.
2. Going out for a short walk.
3. With today's events, it's actually a blessing to know that while studying is important, it doesn't take precedence.
4. Watching old episodes of "Gilmore Girls" on DVD. It helped the husband laugh.
5. Hugs. They go a long way.
2. Going out for a short walk.
3. With today's events, it's actually a blessing to know that while studying is important, it doesn't take precedence.
4. Watching old episodes of "Gilmore Girls" on DVD. It helped the husband laugh.
5. Hugs. They go a long way.
"The one you love is sick"
"My mother is gone."
My mom cried those words into the phone three years ago when her beloved mother, my sweet grandmother, passed away. It was especially hard for my mom, because she couldn't return to India in time for the cremation ceremony. I remember my brother and I both took a day off from work to talk about our Nani. Both my brother and I didn't want to interact with the outside world that day;that day was reserved just for us to mourn. My brother and I returned to work and our regular lives. One of my coworkers tried to offer comforting words, but I remember feeling incredibly upset. He said something along the lines of, "Well, she was old, right? She led a good long life. Her death may have been for the best." I was upset when he mentioned that her death may have been for the best. At that point in my life, I didn't understand. I could not comprehend how death could be for the better.
Fast forward to this morning. My husband and I are sitting on the couch, drinking our morning coffee. We just got off the phone with his mom and dad, talking about sweet gumballs, yard work, the stock market, and life insurance for young adults. We hung up the phone, only to have it immediately ring again. My husband's mom was on the line, crying. While we were chatting on the phone, my father-in-law's cell phone rang. It was the senior home where his mother, my husband's grandmother, lives. My mother-in-law told us that it was bad news, and that she and my father-in-law are on their way to the senior home. We were left with this information, and the knowledge that my husband's grandmother has pneumonia.
My husband's grandmother is a remarkable woman. She's 101 and incredibly feisty. She's strong-willed and also very funny. My husband's family jokes about her being the Energizer Bunny as she keeps going and going and going. Another comparison was a Timex watch, as "She takes a lickin and keeps on tickin."
My husband started to cry. This is his grandmother, who he has fond memories of visiting in Frankenmouth, drinking Verner's ginger ale. This is his grandmother who made meringue cookies every Christmas. As I'm holding my husband, he cries on my shoulder. There are no words to say that can comfort him. I cannot and will not tell him, "Oh, she's 101. She led a good, long, happy life." I cannot and will not tell him, "Well, it's her time to go." The only words I can say are, "This blows." Because it does.
In a new understanding, all I can really think about is "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." My husband and I are sitting by the phone, not knowing of what is happening with his grandmother. We do not know if she is still with us in her physical body. But I do know that the Lord is with her, as He is with my husband's entire family as they await for news. I also know that the Lord is the resurrection and the life.
My mom cried those words into the phone three years ago when her beloved mother, my sweet grandmother, passed away. It was especially hard for my mom, because she couldn't return to India in time for the cremation ceremony. I remember my brother and I both took a day off from work to talk about our Nani. Both my brother and I didn't want to interact with the outside world that day;that day was reserved just for us to mourn. My brother and I returned to work and our regular lives. One of my coworkers tried to offer comforting words, but I remember feeling incredibly upset. He said something along the lines of, "Well, she was old, right? She led a good long life. Her death may have been for the best." I was upset when he mentioned that her death may have been for the best. At that point in my life, I didn't understand. I could not comprehend how death could be for the better.
Fast forward to this morning. My husband and I are sitting on the couch, drinking our morning coffee. We just got off the phone with his mom and dad, talking about sweet gumballs, yard work, the stock market, and life insurance for young adults. We hung up the phone, only to have it immediately ring again. My husband's mom was on the line, crying. While we were chatting on the phone, my father-in-law's cell phone rang. It was the senior home where his mother, my husband's grandmother, lives. My mother-in-law told us that it was bad news, and that she and my father-in-law are on their way to the senior home. We were left with this information, and the knowledge that my husband's grandmother has pneumonia.
My husband's grandmother is a remarkable woman. She's 101 and incredibly feisty. She's strong-willed and also very funny. My husband's family jokes about her being the Energizer Bunny as she keeps going and going and going. Another comparison was a Timex watch, as "She takes a lickin and keeps on tickin."
My husband started to cry. This is his grandmother, who he has fond memories of visiting in Frankenmouth, drinking Verner's ginger ale. This is his grandmother who made meringue cookies every Christmas. As I'm holding my husband, he cries on my shoulder. There are no words to say that can comfort him. I cannot and will not tell him, "Oh, she's 101. She led a good, long, happy life." I cannot and will not tell him, "Well, it's her time to go." The only words I can say are, "This blows." Because it does.
In a new understanding, all I can really think about is "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." My husband and I are sitting by the phone, not knowing of what is happening with his grandmother. We do not know if she is still with us in her physical body. But I do know that the Lord is with her, as He is with my husband's entire family as they await for news. I also know that the Lord is the resurrection and the life.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday
1. Getting to spend quality time with my brother while he was in town. He left this morning to go back home, but the husband and I will see him (and my parents) in a couple of weeks!
2. Date night with the husband before the mad brain cram begins.
3. All of my paperwork is at PLTS as of today. Recommendations, applications, essays, financial aid, the whole shebang. It is no longer in my hands.
4. Meeting Joyce for lunch.
5. Finishing all of the reading for the quarter. Now I just need to see if this all makes sense!
2. Date night with the husband before the mad brain cram begins.
3. All of my paperwork is at PLTS as of today. Recommendations, applications, essays, financial aid, the whole shebang. It is no longer in my hands.
4. Meeting Joyce for lunch.
5. Finishing all of the reading for the quarter. Now I just need to see if this all makes sense!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Even more sun this Sunday.
1. The nice people at the Apple Store fixed my MacBook without any huge issues. I am so relieved, as I've come to rely on this little computer more and more each day...
2. Kleenex with lotion. My nose is extremely thankful!
3. The brother came back to Glendale early this afternoon, which meant he, the husband, and I had a fun afternoon together. We traded CDs and DVDs at Amoeba, then finally took the brother to our favorite restaurant in West Hollywood. Caffe Angeli has a rotating menu based on seasonal vegetables, and the food is so wonderful, words cannot describe how good the food tastes.
4. Daylight Savings Time starting. An extra hour of sunlight means longer walks in the afternoons!
5. Playing with my food. An orange wedge looked like a whale, so it seemed like a good idea to make whale sounds while peeling off the pith. The husband then pretended his wedge was a manatee. Then he took a bite and decided that the deformed manatee looked like the state of South Carolina.
2. Kleenex with lotion. My nose is extremely thankful!
3. The brother came back to Glendale early this afternoon, which meant he, the husband, and I had a fun afternoon together. We traded CDs and DVDs at Amoeba, then finally took the brother to our favorite restaurant in West Hollywood. Caffe Angeli has a rotating menu based on seasonal vegetables, and the food is so wonderful, words cannot describe how good the food tastes.
4. Daylight Savings Time starting. An extra hour of sunlight means longer walks in the afternoons!
5. Playing with my food. An orange wedge looked like a whale, so it seemed like a good idea to make whale sounds while peeling off the pith. The husband then pretended his wedge was a manatee. Then he took a bite and decided that the deformed manatee looked like the state of South Carolina.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday Graces.
1. Getting to see a movie with my brother.
2. Surprising my brother with a copy of "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life." He'd been looking for the book for a couple of months; I randomly found it yesterday while running errands.
3. Coffee time with the husband. Best way to start the day.
4. Watching U2 perform on "Good Morning America."
5. Finally completing all of my financial aid paperwork.
2. Surprising my brother with a copy of "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life." He'd been looking for the book for a couple of months; I randomly found it yesterday while running errands.
3. Coffee time with the husband. Best way to start the day.
4. Watching U2 perform on "Good Morning America."
5. Finally completing all of my financial aid paperwork.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wednesday...
1. My brother is here!!! YAY!
2. A nice warm jacket for today's cold weather.
3. Oranges from the farmer's market.
4. Hugs from the husband!
5. Raisin cinnamon bread for breakfast.
2. A nice warm jacket for today's cold weather.
3. Oranges from the farmer's market.
4. Hugs from the husband!
5. Raisin cinnamon bread for breakfast.
Monday, February 23, 2009
It's Just Another Manic Monday
1. Getting a phone call from Pastor Marcus. Pastor Marcus has been such an integral part of my faith journey. Through our long discussions, the meals we've shared together, and watching him lead Salem's congregation out of a dark period, I greatly admire and respect him. Getting a chance to talk to him is such a joy!
2. A wonderfully long conversation with my mom. I talked to her four times when she and my dad were in India for a month, with each conversation lasting about 7 to 10 minutes. When my mom is stateside, I talk to her everyday... which resumed today! (I also talked to my dad, but he was really sleepy and still jet-lagged).
3. Making it to six pages for my Gospels paper. I've been wrestling with the paper topic because there's either too much to write or nothing at all to say. I'm fascinated that I was able to write anything at all!
4. Being able to do two loads of laundry at once! All of the machines on our floor were open today, which was an awesome way to start the morning. Since it wasn't raining and pouring, though, I did not sit in the laundry basket today.
5. Watching a hummingbird clean its beak on the tomato cage on the deck. It was ridiculously cute!
2. A wonderfully long conversation with my mom. I talked to her four times when she and my dad were in India for a month, with each conversation lasting about 7 to 10 minutes. When my mom is stateside, I talk to her everyday... which resumed today! (I also talked to my dad, but he was really sleepy and still jet-lagged).
3. Making it to six pages for my Gospels paper. I've been wrestling with the paper topic because there's either too much to write or nothing at all to say. I'm fascinated that I was able to write anything at all!
4. Being able to do two loads of laundry at once! All of the machines on our floor were open today, which was an awesome way to start the morning. Since it wasn't raining and pouring, though, I did not sit in the laundry basket today.
5. Watching a hummingbird clean its beak on the tomato cage on the deck. It was ridiculously cute!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Slumdog Sunday
1. Getting to talk to my mom and dad, who safely returned from India this morning.
2. MY BROTHER IS COMING TO VISIT IN A WEEK AND A HALF! He just purchased his tickets today. Can you tell I'm excited?
3. Matt and Jen are engaged! That's such wonderful news!
4. Getting to usher with Elaine at church this morning. I haven't seen Elaine (and her husband Diego) in such a long time, and it was wonderful to worship with her this morning (Diego was on communion assistant duty; the husband was on counting duty).
5. The husband and I tied on our Oscar ballots. It was a fun and laid back evening.
2. MY BROTHER IS COMING TO VISIT IN A WEEK AND A HALF! He just purchased his tickets today. Can you tell I'm excited?
3. Matt and Jen are engaged! That's such wonderful news!
4. Getting to usher with Elaine at church this morning. I haven't seen Elaine (and her husband Diego) in such a long time, and it was wonderful to worship with her this morning (Diego was on communion assistant duty; the husband was on counting duty).
5. The husband and I tied on our Oscar ballots. It was a fun and laid back evening.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Vendredi. I should be working...
1. Meeting with Dr. Symington to discuss my paper-craziness. Therapy is awesome; people shouldn't knock it till they've tried it!
2. Oranges! Yummy!
3. A great conversation with my brother. I miss him so much!
4. A cup of coffee and a Bible reading with the husband first thing this morning.
5. Sleeping in, even if it was just for a little bit! I'll take what I can get right now!
2. Oranges! Yummy!
3. A great conversation with my brother. I miss him so much!
4. A cup of coffee and a Bible reading with the husband first thing this morning.
5. Sleeping in, even if it was just for a little bit! I'll take what I can get right now!
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