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a woman holding a red pen -- as if she were going to edit something or issue her grade -- grins somewhat mischievously. No fear, it's just Sara Dagen, the author of All Things Work Together.

Welcome to All Things Work Together, where I tell life stories with a purpose. Often faith-based, usually humor-laced, always worth a read. Or that's my goal, anyway. Thanks for joining me!

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Category: inspiration

When you get to tell your story…
2016, Christian life, gym life, inspiration

When you get to tell your story…

Stories never cease to remind me that God can make something incredible from a perfect mess. Continue reading When you get to tell your story…

Stand by your work…
2016, blogging, inspiration, life

Stand by your work…

Showing your art or writing for public consumption is like offering your heart, your very self — and chancing rejection. It isn’t just a technique or a style or the juxtaposition of color. It is heart and soul offered. Continue reading Stand by your work…

When we fail to use the tools we have…
2016, Christian life, family, inspiration

When we fail to use the tools we have…

“Desperate times call for desperate measures”? Why not avoid desperate times by using the tools you have now? Continue reading When we fail to use the tools we have…

Why I write…
2016, blogging, Christian life, inspiration

Why I write…

Welcome to All Things Work Together. This post “Why I write…” is a good introduction to my blog, which covers my moments, musings, memories and milestones — as I live, learn, love and laugh. If you like what you read, please share it, and I’d certainly be honored if you’d follow me. Continue reading Why I write…

All in a day’s workout…
2016, character, exercise, Humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

Identity crisis and blah blah blog…
2016, blogging, character, Christian life, inspiration, life

Identity crisis and blah blah blog…

If you’re looking for “Sound Off,” you are in the right spot. I have decided to rename my blog “All Things Work Together” — based on my favorite Scripture verse, Romans 8:28. Continue reading Identity crisis and blah blah blog…

Secrets to success at the gym…
2016, exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

Put it behind you…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration, reflections

Put it behind you…

I woke up this morning well before my alarm with a mistake on my mind. It wasn’t a sin, exactly, … Continue reading Put it behind you…

When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration

When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…

I confess. If I can go to bed before 9 p.m. each night, I do. While a football game for … Continue reading When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…

2015, blogging, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

I can’t wait to be discovered…

Personal blogging is more about changing my life — or recording my life lessons — than changing the world. It is certainly not about being discovered. It may be a side effect, but from what I’ve found, it’s 15 minutes of fame or less. Maybe 1.5 or 15 days of fame. Or less, much less. Continue reading I can’t wait to be discovered…

Big toeing the line… or not
2015, character, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

Big toeing the line… or not

“Ooooh,” my husband said, “Why don’t you shoot a photo of it and post it to Facebook?” He was being … Continue reading Big toeing the line… or not

“Bootiful” and a “looker”…
2015, aging parents, character, Christian life, dementia, family, Humor, inspiration, life

“Bootiful” and a “looker”…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about boots — shallow topic, I know — but it got me thinking about … Continue reading “Bootiful” and a “looker”…

Like it never even happened…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration, life, memories

Like it never even happened…

I spent the first day of the year erasing the old. It was dreary and drizzling and too chilly to … Continue reading Like it never even happened…

Resolving to be “all there” …
2014, character, Christian life, exercise, inspiration, life, teaching

Resolving to be “all there” …

I have newfound resolve — just in time for 2015.This Christmas season I’m different. Once I had the Christmas lights hung (always … Continue reading Resolving to be “all there” …

A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…
2014, blogging, character, Christian life, inspiration, life

A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…

Mememememememememe…. This post is all about me — and eight other bloggers. One who nominated me for the “Sisterhood of … Continue reading A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…

Affected by the threat of loss…
2014, exercise, inspiration, life, memories

Affected by the threat of loss…

A few years ago, when I was in high school :),  I tried out for the pompon squad. My sister … Continue reading Affected by the threat of loss…

2014, character, Christian life, family, Humor, inspiration, life

When it all points to God…

Twenty years ago today, I wrapped myself in satin, lace, and bows and made myself a birthday present — a bride … Continue reading When it all points to God…

2014, character, Christian life, inspiration, life

A thousand plus words…

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? This post is that thousand plus a few of my own. Last … Continue reading A thousand plus words…

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