A letter to my daughter on her 18th birthday. To My Daughter on Her 18th Birthday Rebekah Elaine Born June 5, 1996 Some gifts only God can Continue Reading
Will You Improve Your Decision Making?
Each day you face hundreds of decisions. Some decisions are easy. White shirt or purple? Sandwich or yogurt? Other decisions are much harder. Which Continue Reading
Do You Need a Weight Loss Miracle?
As I began my 100-pound weight loss journey, I prayed for a weight loss miracle. Are weight loss miracles possible? This was something I truly had to Continue Reading
I Used to Have Order
I Used to Have Order by Jeff Marshall I used to have order in my life. Everything was in its place. The floors were swept, the dishes were put Continue Reading
Accomplishing the Impossible, with Guest Author Karen Weatherby
Note from Sara:  Today's guest author is Coach Karen Weatherby, the founder and owner of KMW Coaching. She has over 14 years triathlon experience and Continue Reading
For the Mom at the Slide: When Parenting is Frighteningly Hard
It's a Friday evening and I am at the elementary school carnival with Josiah, Paul, and Zack. It's unusually cold even for Colorado in the Spring. Continue Reading
Carts, Coupons, Cacophony
Carts, Coupons, Cacophony by Jeff Marshall I am generally not a grocery shopping fan, although if I have to shop for something, I’d prefer it to be Continue Reading
Do Your Leadership Quirks Help or Harm You?
What type of leader are you? Do you know your own quirks, desires, strengths and flaws? Do you share these upfront with those around you? What do you Continue Reading
How I Gained 100 Pounds (and Then Lost the Weight Again)
As I share how I've lost 100 pounds, it's important to consider how - and why - I gained 100 lbs. If you have weight to lose, as you read my story, Continue Reading
I Offer What I Have
I sang for a funeral recently. I’m not the best singer you'll hear. I don’t say this to garner compliments or with false modesty. I’m decent enough Continue Reading
“Have Fun Storming the Castle!”
I spent one summer of my high school years with good friends watching the 1987 movie The Princess Bride over and over. I've passed the torch on to Continue Reading
Built on the Rock
Built on the Rock This morning in worship we sang the hymn, "Built on the Rock" from Lutheran Service Book. I love a variety of music in Continue Reading



















