-
Guess What Happens If You Don’t Replace Bad Habits With New Ones?
Habits, like cats, inhabit our lives. They take whatever space we yield to them. The trick to keeping bad habits at bay? Fill the space with something else.
-
I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles
When you have to bite the bullet and purchase a new cell phone, your attempt to save money may lead to troubles you hadn’t intended…
-
How to Conquer Perfectionism: Granted, My Advice Might Not Be Perfect
When we’re tempted to look back instead of move forward or fear failing instead of pursuing progress, we must choose to do this instead.
-
Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)
If you’re thankful for the website redesign, you are welcome. If you’re here, well, you’re welcome any time. I hope you make this a regular thing.
-
5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure
If you feel like a failure though you’re giving it your all, these five spiritual truths will encourage your heart and direct your steps.
-
The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively
You’d think by the time you’re old enough to be a grandparent that you’d have this lesson engraved in your brain. Not so much. Why do we struggle?
-
If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?
Maybe you and your spouse shared the same faith when you married, but your pursuit of God now looks completely different. Here’s what to do.
-
This Is How I Want to Age Well
It was the one rose that remained of the exquisite bouquet my husband had given me, but it was enough to impart the message.
-
This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’
When others either don’t care or understand how their behavior — leaving trash behind — impacts the environment and you…
-
When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This
Why do you do the things you do? Are you hoping for “likes” or applause or just some appreciation for your effort? Maybe this will encourage you.
-
If You’re Wondering How God Could Use You, Maybe This Will Help
God can use simple — and beautiful — experiences to impart inspiration and life lessons. Today, I had that privilege. I hope it touches you, too.
-
Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too
My PTSD after Bill’s death made me fear what Satan would drop into my life to strangle me, to make me pay for my complete surrender to God.
-
The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn
If you struggle with faithfulness to your own health and fitness, I’d recommend you find your own Connie. Or join our happy team. We’ve got enough yarn.
-
Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?
It was an”eggsiting” day at the Dagens house on Easter, time for the annual egg hunt. We were determined that this egg hunt would be joyful and equal — and tear-free. But would we get to that result? And what means would we use to get there? That is the story!
-
Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One
People who knew my mother tell me I remind them of my mother — in my looks, my mannerisms, and in the way I speak. This mark was one more way I was like her.
-
I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle
I was asking my stylist to draw the correct conclusion about a flattering style and shape for my hair without seeing the full picture. Without seeing my face. She did her best.
-
Even a Purple Pinky Toe Can Teach You a Life Lesson
My purple toe reminds me that we need all our body parts healthy and whole and working — and we need to follow God’s instructions first and foremost.
-
A Book Review: I Love You, Mom
I love you, Mom, written by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh and published by Tyndale House, is intended to be a gift from you to your mom.
-
May I Put My Positive Spin on Christian Privilege?
I want to discuss a privilege I don’t consider political — because it is available to everyone who wants it. I want to help you want it so you can experience it too.
Home of All Things Work Together, podcast Sara's Shorts, and glimpses of God in the land of the living
All Things Work Together 