Author Archives: Sarah
Header Picture
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my blog has been updated…somehow without my doing anything! I like the new version because you can choose a picture to put as a header. I chose this picture for several reasons: 1) The picture is of a sunrise on my way to school last year (notice the … Continue reading
Pride vs. Low Self-esteem
Pride and low self-esteem seem to be opposites. Strangely, I’m experiencing both at the same time. The Lord has graciously gifted me in music. People are amazed at how quickly I can transpose in my head (and how much I enjoy it!). Learning new instruments or musical concepts comes quickly to me. Sometimes I am … Continue reading
Gospel Day
“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” ~Matthew 18:3 Oh how encouraging it is to hear deep truths spoken and understood by young children! Today was gospel day at VBS, and I was richly rewarded by my preschool group. During the lesson … Continue reading
The LORD will provide. I am not the kind of person who embraces change. If only my schedule would remain consistent, if only my friends would stay close by and remain constant, if only I knew how to handle the next big part of life, I would be content…or would I? Consistency in my lifestyle … Continue reading
Psalm 119
“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” ~Psalm 119:11 This verse is written on a rectangular piece of yellow construction paper that I use to mark the place of whatever Scripture I am memorizing at the time. My lifelong goal is to memorize the entire book of … Continue reading
Edelweiss
It’s amazing how much a small act of kindness speaks. Edelweiss is a soft white flower that grows on barren mountain heights. Amy Carmichael compares this flower to the little things of joy that can always be found in the painful and frustrating experiences of life – but we have to keep our eyes open … Continue reading
Lessons from Hiking
A couple weekends ago, some friends and I went hiking. Our planned one hour hike turned into a seven hour hike – six hours of which we were LOST. It was quite the adventure, and we were processing it for several days afterwards. After finally finding our cabin again (with HUGE amounts of guidance and … Continue reading