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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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A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Love and Divine Provision
2026, analogy, Christianity, life, life lessons, love, Valentine's Day

A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Love and Divine Provision

When a surprise singing telegram showed up at my office on Valentine’s Day, I was reminded of my husband’s love and God’s perfect provision – and the ways they both ‘dress me’ for life’s surprises. Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Love and Divine Provision

Don’t Miss the Significance of This: He’s Right There Right Now
2024, Christianity, life, reflections, Writing Life

Don’t Miss the Significance of This: He’s Right There Right Now

It was a morning prayer God answered so instantly I almost missed it — but I captured it in a blog draft (and working title) that helped me remember something even more significant. Continue reading Don’t Miss the Significance of This: He’s Right There Right Now

I’ve Learned My Helplessness Can Be a Good Thing
2024, Christianity, life stories, personal growth

I’ve Learned My Helplessness Can Be a Good Thing

I know I need to be fully reliant on God’s strength to live as a Christian each day, but I haven’t mastered being “well pleased with weaknesses.” Maybe my hand — recovering from surgery — can help me with this. Continue reading I’ve Learned My Helplessness Can Be a Good Thing

I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing
2022, Christianity, devotional, life, personal growth

I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing

Discomfort is quite the teacher, isn’t it? This day, my overindulgence drove me to hunger for bread — but only one kind — more than anything else. Continue reading I Never Wanted to Eat Again Until I Found One Perfect Thing

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World
2021, Christianity, life, personal growth, self

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

I get the sense that God is training me to “just ask” Him for help. Part of that is going outside of my comfort zone to ask others for what I need or want. Continue reading Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian
2021, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth, self

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

How do you relate to your personal servants — your body, mind, appetites of the body such as hunger or thirst or lust? Are you ruling over them? Continue reading This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked
2021, Christianity, Death & Loss, family, grief

‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked

What if you come to the realization that Jesus is the Son of God who came to take away your sins, moments before you die? What then? That’s what he asked me. Continue reading ‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked

When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…
2015, character, Christian life, family, Humor

When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…

My husband has been cleaning out the garage the past couple of months — giving it order and practicality and … Continue reading When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…

2014, blogging, character, Christian life, Humor, inspiration, life

A blog by any other name…

My infant son left the hospital as “No Name Dagen.” “I have to see the baby before I can name … Continue reading A blog by any other name…

2013, character, Christian life, life, memories, parenting

The quiet of Christmas…

I’m not sure if my son sees only what he wants to see or if he truly doesn’t notice the … Continue reading The quiet of Christmas…

2013, blogging, character, Christian life, Humor, life, teaching

I woke up this morning…

Yesterday, while waiting for the Yummy House to open so I could order some Chinese food for our evening meal, … Continue reading I woke up this morning…

2013, blogging, character, Christian life, life

Grace for each new day…

A few days ago, when I blamed blogging on my bladder, I received this comment: lol found you on Blogher … Continue reading Grace for each new day…

2013, character, Christian life, life

Nothing like that just-brushed feeling…

In addition to my usual post-church grocery shopping routine, this morning I took the time to take my van through … Continue reading Nothing like that just-brushed feeling…

2013, character, Christian life, life

Finding the Son in the sun…

“There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, … Continue reading Finding the Son in the sun…

2013, character, Christian life, Humor, life

In the Garden of Weedin’…

“If I ‘accidentally’ advertised ‘free WEEDing opportunity,’ really emphasizing weed and really de-emphasizing the -ing, would people get the right wrong … Continue reading In the Garden of Weedin’…

2013, Christian life, Humor, life

Hope floats and other flooring deceptions…

24“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built … Continue reading Hope floats and other flooring deceptions…

2012, Christian life, education, life, teaching

That is just so God!

Sometimes I see God’s love for me in people, even when they may have never intended it. Sunday morning, I … Continue reading That is just so God!

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…

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