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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.

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Category: People

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Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself
2012, character, People, teaching

Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself

As the high school English teacher, I lead seniors through their Capstone Projects, a graduation requirement. But their achievement makes me see myself in a different light. Continue reading Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself

When We Finally Met Face to Face, It Was a Little Piece of Heaven
2012, Christian life, friends

When We Finally Met Face to Face, It Was a Little Piece of Heaven

She was someone I’d gotten to know in my online classes. We finally met in person, and it reminded me how much we can look forward to seeing God one day. Continue reading When We Finally Met Face to Face, It Was a Little Piece of Heaven

Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?
2012, character, Christianity, life, relationships

Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?

Sometimes truth doesn’t need to be spoken in the moment. Maybe it needs to be spoken after the moment — and my anger or frustration — has passed. Continue reading Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?

2012, character, friends

Competitive nature…

My first thought? “Lalla, you’re killing me!” Two weeks of being sick, preceded by my daughter’s wedding, had left me … Continue reading Competitive nature…

The call of duty…
2012, Humor, life, parenting

The call of duty…

Each time I return to the kitchen, I find more messes, or a full dishwasher that requires emptying, and always work, work, work. Continue reading The call of duty…

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