Author Archives: Sarah
There may yet be hope…
Sometimes I just feel discouraged. Sometimes I wonder why the LORD doesn’t provide the way I think He should. Lamentations 3:20-29 have given me new perspective this week. My soul continually remembers my affliction and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of … Continue reading
Sacrifice
“With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you…as an act of proper worship, to give Him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated and acceptable to Him.” Romans 12:1 “Having presented our bodies, is there anything else we may give? The answer is yes, there is everything else–everything God has given … Continue reading
Humbly Surrendered
Today I am learning a lesson in humility. It is only natural for humans to seek their own glory. Therefore, as Christians we have to fight to seek the glory of God instead. In friendship I am finding that I sometimes want others to sing my praises, to acknowledge how great a friend I am. … Continue reading
Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God.” ~Psalm 46:10 What does it mean to “be still”? I recently got a new Bible translation (the God’s Word translation), and it has added a new perspective to my faith. Psalm 46:10 is translated: “Let go [of your concerns]. Then you will know that I am God.” … Continue reading
From Death to Life
Life. Most days it doesn’t even cross my mind how little control we as humans have over life. We go about planning our busy schedules, and death does not seem to fit in the picture. Somehow we come to feel as if we are keeping ourselves alive. Yet if Elohim, our Creator, was not at … Continue reading
Psalm 42
I felt discouraged frequently last week. The refreshing words of Psalm 42 encouraged me this morning. (from the Names of God Bible, God’s Word translation) El, Elohim = Creator God, El Chay = the Living God, Yahweh = Lord As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for You, O Elohim. My … Continue reading
Compliments
I don’t know why I’m so worried about keeping my job. If my principal has anything to do with it, I will still be a teacher at Platteville Elementary. I had my summative evaluation yesterday, where we look at the year as a whole. He didn’t say anything about next year but complimented me practically … Continue reading