Author Archives: Sarah
Praise God instead!
So often when we go through trials we just want to escape them. We want to run away and hide rather than face our difficult times. I have definitely felt this way at times in the past few weeks. God has been working in my life a lot this semester, and I have realized that … Continue reading
Sequel to “Friendship”
As the girls were chatting the next day, another closet started to crack open. The girls looked at each other and then stood up. The shy girl moved forward at once and beckoned for her friend to come. Her friend hesitated and stepped forward slowly. The stuff in this closet was not as old and … Continue reading
Educational Psychology Seminar: Self-regulation
(This is an extra credit paper I wrote for my Ed Psych class :)) On Friday, Deborah Leong, a professor at the Metro State College of Denver, spoke on Vygotsky and Educational Psychology. I wasn’t there the entire time, but because her seminar was very practical, I learned a lot. I found it very interesting … Continue reading
Colossians or Colossiens?
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then … Continue reading
2 Teach is 2 Touch a Life 4 Ever
After this semester, I will be halfway through college! That’s hard to believe. Lately I have been realizing just how much I love working with kids. This year I have had the privilege of being a leader in the children’s group at my church. This semester, I have used my music skills to put the … Continue reading
Becoming a woman of prayer
I’ve always admired those people who come up to you and ask you how you’re doing and tell you that they’ve been praying for you. I’ve always wanted to be just like them, but if I haven’t been praying for someone, I don’t want to say that. I would often write down prayer requests and … Continue reading
Friendship
The young girl lifted her eyes to the small cottage snuggled in the hills. A clear stream rippled by in front of the house, and the flowers bloomed bright and colorful all around. Carefully, the girl stepped over the little wooden bridge and across the cobblestones to the front door. She knocked and was greeted … Continue reading