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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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5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure
2022, analogy, Christianity, life, self, writing

5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure

If you feel like a failure though you’re giving it your all, these five spiritual truths will encourage your heart and direct your steps. Continue reading 5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure

Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too
2021, humorous, memories, schools, teaching

Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too

And she wants an ideal year — just like you This week’s blog post will take you out of my … Continue reading Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too

Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?
2021, Humor, inspiration, life, relationships, Writing Life

Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

Sometimes — like my cat — we do our duty but miss our target. Sometimes it truly stinks. Keep trying and adjust your aim. Continue reading Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

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…

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?

2015, blogging, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

I can’t wait to be discovered…

Personal blogging is more about changing my life — or recording my life lessons — than changing the world. It is certainly not about being discovered. It may be a side effect, but from what I’ve found, it’s 15 minutes of fame or less. Maybe 1.5 or 15 days of fame. Or less, much less. Continue reading I can’t wait to be discovered…

To NaBloPoMo or not to NaBloPoMo, that is the question…
2015, blogging, Humor, life

To NaBloPoMo or not to NaBloPoMo, that is the question…

Should I participate in this year’s National Blog Posting Month, NaBloPoMo? I started considering that question at least a month … Continue reading To NaBloPoMo or not to NaBloPoMo, that is the question…

2015, blogging

#No filter? Not exactly…

—————- I have 60 drafts in my blog queue — 61 if you include this post I just started. Lately, … Continue reading #No filter? Not exactly…

Blog bye…
2015, blogging, character, Christian life

Blog bye…

Hello, my name is Sara, and it has been 24 days since my last blog post. Life as I know it … Continue reading Blog bye…

2014, all in a day's work, blogging, life

“Dine at desk” November…

Because we went out for lunch to celebrate the birthday of a colleague yesterday — and went out for lunch … Continue reading “Dine at desk” November…

2014, blogging, character, Humor, life

When a blog is like a diet…

I am an all or nothing person, and I’m not proud of it. When I start a no-sugar diet, for instance, … Continue reading When a blog is like a diet…

2013, blogging, character, Humor, life

Two-timing…

“Torn between two lovers, Feeling like a fool, Loving the both of you Is breaking all the rules…” (Mary Macgregor, … Continue reading Two-timing…

2012, character, Christian life, family

Bane or blessing?

I’ve had a hard time writing lately–or at least a hard time self-publishing. I miss my newspaper colleagues and their feedback. … Continue reading Bane or blessing?

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