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Can you relate? I've named my first book. It's not what you think. A little #humor with your #spiritual truth, anyone? #newblogpost tells the story. Link in bio.
Need some #inspiration? How about an 85-year-old man as fit and faithful as he was at 40? Willing to take possession of a gift even if he had to do so by force. He inspires me to do the same.
I'm seeking a few dedicated readers. Could you give my #newblogpost some love? Or throw me a ❤ here.
My #newblogpost will capture your heart if you #love #cats or their owners. (Me, for instance.) Or if you like to make fun of #petowners. Or you just like a good #story told well (she said, humbly).
What if you come to the realization that Jesus is the Son of God who died to take away your sins just moments before you die? What then? Doesn't the Bible says that "faith without works is dead"? That's what a friend asked me after reading a post about my brother who came to faith at the end of his life. Here's my reasoning condensed in slides. The full story is in my blog, link in my bio. #allthingsworktogether #allthingsworktogetherforgood #Jesussaves #Jesus #salvation #faith #newblogpost #Christian #flourishwriters #flourishwritersacademy
In His #parables, #Jesus wasn’t just a shepherd searching for lost sheep. He also was a host filling seats at his table. Why? He’d made a feast and didn’t want it to go to waste. Is what you’re sharing worthy of consumption? Then seek to fill your table! I'm willing to write for the one -- and that one and another one over there. But I can't subscribe to the "if I write it, they will come" mentality. If God puts a message on my heart, then I've got to shout it from the rooftops. Or Instagram. Get the full story in my latest blog post in my bio. #writinglife #marketing #goodnews #newblogpost #allthingsworktogether #allthingsworktogetherforgood #christian #writer #flourishwriters #flourishwritersacademy #faith

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  • The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn April 26, 2022
  • Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance? April 22, 2022
  • Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One April 12, 2022

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Glimpses of Sara

My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
12 photos in glasses
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My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
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My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
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Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
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Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.

Category: life

Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too
Christianity, it happened to me, life, memories, self

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. Continue reading Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too

The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn
friends, gym life, life, memories

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. Continue reading The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn

Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?
Christianity, Easter, inspiration, life, life stories

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! Continue reading Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?

I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle
COVID-19, it happened to me, life, relationships, self

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. Continue reading I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle

May I Put My Positive Spin on Christian Privilege?
Christianity, family, life, memories

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. Continue reading May I Put My Positive Spin on Christian Privilege?

You Might Have Had Me at Hello, Except You Never Said It
life, life stories, relationships, work life

You Might Have Had Me at Hello, Except You Never Said It

If you knew saying “hello” to a stranger would make the world a kinder, friendlier place for someone else, would you initiate the effort? Continue reading You Might Have Had Me at Hello, Except You Never Said It

I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing
Christianity, devotional, life, personal growth

I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing

Discomfort is quite the teacher, isn’t it? This day, my overindulgence drove me to hunger for bread — but only one kind — more than anything else. Continue reading I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing

This Year’s Word Has the Power to Make Me Ask Difficult Questions
aging, Christianity, life, New Year's, personal growth

This Year’s Word Has the Power to Make Me Ask Difficult Questions

I have chosen “different” for my “Word of the Year.” As in, “How am I different because I choose to trust in God?” I ask questions; I seek Him for answers. Continue reading This Year’s Word Has the Power to Make Me Ask Difficult Questions

A Picture of Prayer When Your Life Depends on God
analogy, Christianity, life, relationships

A Picture of Prayer When Your Life Depends on God

I might have looked at the stream of texts and phone calls as interruptions in my day, but instead, I saw them as a model for my life. Continue reading A Picture of Prayer When Your Life Depends on God

This Is Why We Can Love Well
Christianity, devotional, life, Love

This Is Why We Can Love Well

Going to a large party attended by people I wouldn’t know wasn’t my idea of a good time. Who knew it could be a “God time”? Well, probably, God. Continue reading This Is Why We Can Love Well

The Lesson From the Christmas Tree
analogy, Christianity, Christmas, life, poetry

The Lesson From the Christmas Tree

As I tediously wrapped lights around my tree, a lesson appeared before me. It seemed poetic, so a poem seemed fitting. May you, too, experience the light of Christmas today. Continue reading The Lesson From the Christmas Tree

Guess What Happens If You Don’t Replace Bad Habits With New Ones?
aches and pains, Christianity, life, pets, relationships

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. Continue reading Guess What Happens If You Don’t Replace Bad Habits With New Ones?

A Book Review: Farm to Film
book review, grandparenting, humor, life, parenting, writing

A Book Review: Farm to Film

Farm to Film is not a collection of photographs but, rather, a collection of moments, captured by a camera and then transferred into beautiful watercolors. Continue reading A Book Review: Farm to Film

Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite
character, Christianity, inspiration, life, personal growth, relationships

Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite

A bowl of soup vs. a birthright? It seems like a no-brainer. But how many times have I chosen momentary satisfaction instead of a gift lasting a lifetime or beyond? Continue reading Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World
Christianity, life, personal growth, self

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

I get the sense that God is training me to “just ask” Him for help. Part of that is going outside of my comfort zone to ask others for what I need or want. Continue reading Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day
humor, life, marriage, relationships, terror

Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day

My husband’s attempts to scare me are sometimes downright inappropriate. This time, I told my husband, I was taking my response to the next level… Continue reading Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day

‘I Love My Scar,’ This Breast Cancer Survivor Told Us
Christianity, health, inspiration, life

‘I Love My Scar,’ This Breast Cancer Survivor Told Us

A young mother learns to abide in God and finds joy despite her journey through breast cancer, including chemo, a radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy. Continue reading ‘I Love My Scar,’ This Breast Cancer Survivor Told Us

This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him
Christianity, exercise, fitness, inspiration, life

This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him

Marion Chisholm Is on a Mission to Win at Sports and Life The first time I noticed him was in … Continue reading This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him

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