In Which I’m Embarrassed About My Weight
January 21, 2012 by Sarah
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Pin itThe average American woman weighs about 162 pounds and wears a size 14. Average. According to that statistic, I am slightly below average (1-2 sizes to be exact). I am on the high side of normal BMI, but by no means am I significantly overweight. Of course, I would love to be in better [...]
At first I thought I looked old in this photo…
November 27, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it But then, I realized it was something else. As I looked at it, I could hear myself say: “I know some things that you young women have yet to learn. See those wrinkles between my eyes? I earned those.” I don’t say that to be snooty, but as an encouragement. You see, when [...]
The Heart and Soul of Breast Cancer Awareness: I Am Pink
October 10, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itAh, the colors of Fall: Deep orange, bright yellow, fiery red, soothing brown… and hot PINK. Yes, that’s right- pink- bringing to mind the fact that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some time in their lives. (source) This truth has been made real to me, as I’ve [...]
Hanes Pink & Breast Cancer Research: “Been There, Got the T-Shirt”
October 3, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it(and by “been there,’ I mean, I went to the Hanes Pink site and made a t-shirt. Thankfully, I haven’t been through cancer. But there’s nothing guaranteeing I wont someday.) Several months ago, my husband and I got some news that was potentially devastating. My sweet mother-in-law told us that she had been diagnosed [...]
He Has Not Given Me a Spirit of Fear
July 6, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI recently had to leave my family for a business trip. I travel fairly often, about once every 2-3 months, and everything is usually fine. I’m happy to have some uninterrupted work time and networking with colleagues and friends. My kids have some daddy-time, which they LOVE. And my husband really supports my work, [...]
How Does God Feel About Lady Gaga?
June 6, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itFor the last few weeks, I’ve stared slack-jawed at the TV while Lady Gaga gyrated across the stage in her scant alien-esque costumes, and said shocking things to the American Idol contestants while coaching them. Actually, I didn’t stare too long, since we DVR all our shows. The Fast Forward button was definitely in order [...]
Fishing and Faith — Father’s Day Giveaway
June 3, 2011 by Barb
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Pin itThis is a post by my dear friend, Barb. Barb writes great stories and posts yummy original recipes at My Sister’s Kitchen. For about ten years I’ve had the privilege of calling Captain Dan Keating a friend. Captain Dan has been fishing for almost as long as he’s been alive. He’s fished all over the [...]
A Bit of a Sabbatical
May 12, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itThe word “sabbatical” is from the same root as Hebrew word “Shabbat,” or Sabbath. The precedent for the Sabbath rest was set by God himself, after he created the world, and he commands us to keep the sabbath as well. Now, some people interpret the Sabbath rest as literally one day per week, when [...]
How Do You Share the Easter Message With Your Kids?
April 8, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itEach year, around this time, I start seeing the bunny- and egg- themed trinkets in the stores, along with the pastel candy wrappers. Why, oh, why does candy have to be a major focus of each and every major holiday?! I know it’s just to derail my efforts at staying in shape! Anyway, with [...]
Ain’t Got Time to Die
February 17, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itThis morning as I was getting ready for the day, an old Negro Spiritual came into my mind. One of my favorites, especially a capella by a good concert choir, or By the great Jessye Norman. “Ain’t Got Time to Die” Lord I keep so busy praisin’ my Jesus Keep so busy praisin’ my [...]
I Wore the Blood:Water Belt!
February 3, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI’m not usually a belt-wearer. I used to be… before I had my children. But these days I spend more energy drawing attention away from my waistline! When I heard about a special belt that was making it’s way throughout the country to raise funds for the Blood:Water Mission, I just HAD to participate! [...]
Haiti: the 1-Year Anniversary of the Earthquake, and Beyond
January 20, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itLast week, the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti came and went. There was a lot of attention focused once again on the devastated country, in the media and in social media. Twitter lit up with people sharing stories about Haiti, and the Haitian people, reaching out for charity donations and posting pictures [...]
Word(less) Wednesday: When it Was Warm
January 11, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Can we please have THIS season back?! Photo © Sarah Pinnix, 2010 Please do not use this photo without express written permission. Shared with 5 Minutes For Mom’s Wordless Wednesday
Giving Back on Girls Night Out with Heart Of Haiti!
January 10, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it“Trade, not Aid” It’s a really cool concept. Giving direct aid to devastated countries is a very important function of a blessed nation, and individuals, as well. But we also have to have a long term vision. What are they going to do when the crisis is deemed over and the aid stops coming? [...]
10 New Year Predictions for 2011
January 2, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI have this wonderful friend/mentor/amazing cook, named Barb. You can (and should) find her at www.mysisterskitchenonline.com, cooking up homemade recipes with real food! Barb never ceases to bless me with her perspective, gained by a life devoted to Jesus and raising four sons. You heard that right… F.O.U.R. (4). Anyway, she posted a neat [...]
