purposeful & authentic living
Wondering why I'm not posting so much this year about the non-profit organization called IF:Gathering? Well it's because I'm taking a little break from that since this year, I'm not hosting this gathering, I'm attending- in person- in Dallas! This is exciting for me to be able to see a bit of the other side,…
Continue reading ➞ #ifgathering2022 Live or Livestreamed March 4-5
As I prepared for a faithful sermon Sunday, I was well aware of the invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the collapse of the stock market (and loss of funds for many people), ongoing COVID-19 concerns, friends and family with serious ongoing medical needs, deaths, and personally for me- my husband's upcoming retirement, struggles with parenting…
Continue reading ➞ God is a God of miracles often leading us step by step. Sermon from Mark 6:30-44
This morning, after everyone rushed off to school and work, I thought about the conversation that happened yesterday between my daughter and I. So, I decided to make a quick video about it. I also share the passage where my comment to her yesterday came from, it's from Mark 4. You can reread it for…
Check out my first blog post contribution to the ongoing blog series published by Baptist Women In Ministry (BWIM), "A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church" by Rev Dr. Wil Gafney. "A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year W Devotional Series, Epiphany IV" by Sejana Yoo can be read here: https://bwim.info/a-womens-lectionary-for-the-whole-church-year-w-devotional-series-epiphany-iv/ I'd love to…
Continue reading ➞ BWIM blog Year W Devotional Series Epiphany IV
I thought it would be good to keep a record of my seminary journey so that I could look back and see an overview of what God has done in me through this time. Also, I share because I know others might be wondering what it's like being in seminary or attending Truett so here's…
An excellent 1 hour webinar titled, "Full Partners: Women and Men Serving Together in the Church" was hosted by Missio Alliance today. 30 minutes were given to briefly explore the 5 'phases' of a church transitioning from 'complementarianism' to an 'egalitarianism' model. They opened with the example of 'Bent Tree Bible Church' here in Texas…
Continue reading ➞ Men and women serving together in the church webinar resources by Missio Alliance
Sejana Shines 