Author Archives: Sarah
Prayer Notebook
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 (NASB) prayer: (noun) A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Prayer is petitioning. We’re usually pretty good about asking, but how often do we follow through with thanksgiving? Both the verse above and the first … Continue reading
My Father
My parents wanted us kids to experience a variety of places, so they planned many unique trips when we were little. On one trip, we followed the path of the Oregon Trail and saw famous landmarks like Chimney Rock, as well as places where the wagon wheel tracks are still visible. Another vacation helped us … Continue reading
Notecard Reflection Packet
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore … Continue reading
Visible Faith
Today I had a wonderful visit with a friend I have not seen in a year. We had so much to catch up on in each other’s lives, especially since we both had a difficult – but very spiritually rewarding – year! As I was sharing some of the ways I have grown in my … Continue reading
Obedience: A Lesson from My Cat
I think I have the most well-behaved kitty on the planet. ;) I don’t mean that she is perfect – she has her fair share of naughtiness – but she LISTENS when I discipline her. Lily loves to sit on the window sill by my open window every morning – so many things to watch … Continue reading
Grace vs. Anxiety
Have you ever tried to understand the complete meaning of grace? I mean, really wrap your mind about everything that is included in God’s grace? It is everything we don’t deserve. It is every good thing the Creator gives us in our earthly life: Friends. Breath every day. Health. Flowers. Music. Sunshine. Kittens. Chocolate. Children… … Continue reading
The Power of a Thank You
At the end of January, many of my students were well below grade level in reading. I decided it was time to hit them hard with the reality that their reading future was in their own hands. I gathered the students around my rocking chair. When I asked how many of my 23 students actually … Continue reading