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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: blogging

Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)
2022, blogging, Writing Life

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. Continue reading Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)

When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This
2022, blogging, character, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth

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. Continue reading When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This

What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?
2022, blogging, Christianity, Humor, life stories

What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?

Would I like to create a podcast of my published blog posts? Is that even a thing? Yup. The real question is this: Will anyone listen? Continue reading What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?

How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting
2021, blogging, Christianity, talent, writing

How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting

Sharing your writing is like offering your heart as wine at a wine-tasting event. You may have people gathered, but your wine is one in a million (or five or thirty) – and not in a good way. Continue reading How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100
2020, all in a day's work, blogging, Christianity, life, life stories, writing

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

Who knew mimicking Jesus would be part of a career in tech transfer? “Thy words were found and I ate … Continue reading My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99
2020, blogging, Christianity, inspiration, writing

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

Be inspired! You can’t reach even one if you don’t get started My blog has been largely absent of words … Continue reading Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does
2020, blogging, Humor, relationships

BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does

If your best friend is a blogger, that is I was sitting in the back seat of Pamela’s navy blue Toyota … Continue reading BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does

When doing good prevents you from doing best
2019, blogging, Humor, inspiration, life

When doing good prevents you from doing best

(Or why “sharpening your saw” is so important — no matter what your “saw” might be) I had noticed that … Continue reading When doing good prevents you from doing best

Snarky and hush…
2016, blogging, Humor, life

Snarky and hush…

A part of being snarky makes me hush. In that reflective hush, I can explore my motivation, tame my words, or simply stop the post. Continue reading Snarky and hush…

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…

Do you hate popups as much as I do?
2016, annoying, blogging, Humor

Do you hate popups as much as I do?

Recently, I’ve been exploring a variety of blogs. The instant I land on a blog I once considered a promising read, a box pops up, offering me the blogger’s firstborn child in exchange for my email address. Continue reading Do you hate popups as much as I do?

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…

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…

First world problems…
2016, blogging, Humor, life

First world problems…

A month without reliable cable and internet connections is like a month in which bill shouldn’t be paid. Right? Continue reading First world problems…

The day after…
2015, blogging

The day after…

I awakened this morning before my alarm, but I didn’t start writing a blog post in my head or on … Continue reading The day after…

2015, blogging, life

My reflections on NaBloPoMo…

My alarm awakened me at 4:30 this morning for the first time this month. I haven’t missed that blaring sound … Continue reading My reflections on NaBloPoMo…

SEO and so what?
2015, all in a day's work, blogging

SEO and so what?

In my work as a technical editor working on marketing campaigns for new inventions, SEO is considered an important part … Continue reading SEO and so what?

Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…
2015, blogging, Humor

Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…

I awakened to the scale alerting me I’d gained 1.5 pounds since my last weigh-in 24 hours ago, and it’s … Continue reading Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…

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