Hope Archives - Susan Sparks

Flying Without the Wind

Please enjoy my latest syndicated column featured in newspapers across the country, “Flying without the wind.”

The Weaponization of Pimento Cheese

TSA stole my pimento cheese while going through security. Check out my syndicated column on the experience entitled, “ The Weaponization of Pimento Cheese .”

Hope Justice Religion and Spirituality Uncategorized

A Baptist-Muslim WUT?

Check out my latest syndicated column with GateHouse Media entitled, “ A Baptist-Muslim WUT ?”

Hope Laughter

Don’t Postpone Joy!

I write this early Monday morning in front of a roaring fire in Vermont reflecting on the beautiful weekend I just spent wallowing in joy. Friday night I … Read More

Hope Religion and Spirituality

April Fool, Grim Reaper–He is Risen!

Please enjoy this summarized version of my Easter sermon as featured in my most recent syndicated column .

Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality

Open the Sunroof

(This piece was also preached as a sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City.) I don’t know how it’s been where you live, but for … Read More

Empowerment Gratitude Hope

Changing the World

On Sunday, December 3rd, we gave everyone in our congregation a five-dollar bill. The members could choose anything they wanted to do with the money as long as … Read More

Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality

Beethoven on Inner Peace

I’m sure you have all heard of the great composer Beethoven and his famous piece the 9th Symphony. It was heralded as a work of genius because Beethoven … Read More

Empowerment Hope Risk and Reinvention

Taking Down the Tree

There is one ritual I really hate during the holidays: taking down the tree. It’s a sad job, as it marks the end of the season. And it’s … Read More

Susan SparksPreacher/Lawyer/Standup Comedian

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