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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: character

2012, character, Christian life, education, Humor, life

Animated and it feels so good…

Animated and it feels so good Animated, I misunderstood That passing this course Meant making 3D and more, It truly … Continue reading Animated and it feels so good…

2012, character, Christian life, education, Humor, life, memories, teaching

S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d!

“Once you stop growing, you start dying.” The Reverend Neville E. Gritt preached that from his pulpit on New Year’s … Continue reading S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d!

2012, character, Christian life, life

The “Like” that matters…

Do you remember writing (or receiving) notes such as this? “Do you like me? Check Yes or No.” I suppose … Continue reading The “Like” that matters…

2012, character, Christian life, education, Humor, life

A pain in the game…

I would rather blog than game. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Period. Exclamation point. Done. But I have … Continue reading A pain in the game…

2012, character, Christian life, education, friends, life, parenting

Jesus is in the equation…

For the life of me, I can’t remember how I came to this conclusion with my Algebra IA students several … Continue reading Jesus is in the equation…

2012, character, Christian life, friends, Humor, life

The chain of promise…

I spent a few minutes this morning following the demands of a chain letter. I liked it so much, I … Continue reading The chain of promise…

2012, character, Christian life, life

Go and make disciples…

Sunday, halfway through my pastor’s sermon titled “Get Going,” we obeyed. The entire congregation got up and left. Apparently, moments … Continue reading Go and make disciples…

2012, character, Christian life, education, life, teaching

The freedoms we take for granted…

I went to my mailbox this afternoon and found an unusual object–a handwritten letter. It was from Peter, a former … Continue reading The freedoms we take for granted…

2012, character, Christian life, Humor, life

Water, water everywhere…

My 2004 Chevy Venture is oozing with water. Inside. I thought I had an AC issue–and my dear husband and … Continue reading Water, water everywhere…

2012, character, Christian life, life

Redefining normal…

A few days  ago I was positively fretting because my Chevy Venture’s speedometer had gone haywire again. (See Freaky Friday … Continue reading Redefining normal…

2012, character, Christian life, life

Lessons from the beach…

This morning I took my customary walk at sunrise, admiring God’s display of beauty. I walked, I watched, I thought, … Continue reading Lessons from the beach…

2012, character, Christian life, life, memories

Morning by morning…

Last week when I was searching for a family photo, I found this journal entry, written on some paper, tucked … Continue reading Morning by morning…

2012, character, Christian life, fashion, Humor, life

Clothes cover a multitude of sins…

If life were a beach, I would have no cellulite. Because I am vain enough that if given the “opportunity” … Continue reading Clothes cover a multitude of sins…

2012, character, Christian life, life, memories

By the dawn’s early light…

Early in the morning I watched the ocean awaken. After a fitful night of mostly not sleeping, I gave up … Continue reading By the dawn’s early light…

2012, character, Christian life, family, life, memories

The sequel…

Yesterday I shared a column I wrote for my local newspaper in 1992. (This post would make more sense if you’ve … Continue reading The sequel…

2012, character, Christian life, family, life, memories

No greater loss to be feared…

Twenty years ago, while I was working as a reporter, editor, and writer, I had the opportunity to write for … Continue reading No greater loss to be feared…

2012, character, Christian life, life

SCars upon thars…

And as a non-perfect sequel to yesterday’s “Stars upon thars,” I present my scars. I am marking (but not exactly celebrating) … Continue reading SCars upon thars…

2012, character, Christian life, education, life, teaching

Toward something better…

I cried for the better part of the morning today. And I mean the word better as in “good, better, best” … Continue reading Toward something better…

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