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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: Christian life

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
2018, character, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

Within view of my kitchen is a banana spider in a large, often messy web. She reminds me of myself — except for the fact that I’m fairly certain she ate her husband last night. Continue reading 5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

Hellos are far superior to goodbyes
2018, Christian life, friends, gym life

Hellos are far superior to goodbyes

I was snuggled with my husband for a couple minutes before saying goodbye for the day. “Tori can’t say goodbye … Continue reading Hellos are far superior to goodbyes

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida
2018, character, Christian life, inspiration

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

The irony of a freeze in Florida isn’t so much that Boston ferns can’t tolerate the cold. It’s that the freeze in Florida showed me God’s power and my lack thereof. Continue reading One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

My yard is a metaphor for my life
character, Christian life, Humor

My yard is a metaphor for my life

Recently, I’ve spent most of my weekends weeding my yard, and I’ve found what I termed “a metaphor for my life.” Getting into the yard to pull weeds is evidence of the hope I’ve found in this near chaos. Continue reading My yard is a metaphor for my life

The “calm” before Hurricane Irma
Christian life, inspiration, life

The “calm” before Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma — aka “the largest Atlantic hurricane ever,” “the monster storm” and “killer hurricane” after its first deaths were … Continue reading The “calm” before Hurricane Irma

Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!
2017, Christian life, friends, gym life

Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!

Prayers, please! As I type, my friend Connie is at the hospital undergoing surgery to remove a lobe of her lung that encases a nodule. Continue reading Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!

Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it
2017, back pain, Christian life, take care

Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it

I’m thankful I can see a doctor when I need one, but I want to be in the best health I can be by doctoring myself — so I won’t need one often. Continue reading Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it

It’s official: His death was a lifetime ago
2016, Christian life, grief, memories

It’s official: His death was a lifetime ago

Had he lived, he would have celebrated his 50th birthday this year. As of today, he has been dead more days than he’d been alive. Continue reading It’s official: His death was a lifetime ago

Delight in the opposition…
2016, Christian life, inspiration, memories

Delight in the opposition…

My friend’s husband was in the midst of an ugly political race. To encourage her, I shared my son’s perspective: Delight in opposition. Continue reading Delight in the opposition…

Living like a princess…
2016, Christian life, inspiration, trust

Living like a princess…

She was wearing the title “Daughter of the King” and living in the truth that God is in control. That is living like royalty; we must trust our Father the King. Continue reading Living like a princess…

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…

How’s your masterpiece?
2016, Christian life, gym life, Humor

How’s your masterpiece?

Thinking of my body as a masterpiece — as Rosie does — makes me appreciate how and why God made me uniquely me. Continue reading How’s your masterpiece?

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…

The goal of parenting…
2016, Christian life, family, Humor, life, parenting

The goal of parenting…

I hadn’t realized until it happened that having one of my children host the holiday meal was a goal of parenting. Continue reading The goal of parenting…

It’s time to “man up”…
2016, all in a day's work, character, Christian life

It’s time to “man up”…

It isn’t often that I pour myself into a project only to see it fail. But failure can build character that success fails to do… Continue reading It’s time to “man up”…

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…

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…

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