The Heart and Soul of Breast Cancer Awareness: I Am Pink

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”

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 [...]

I Wore the Blood:Water Belt!

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

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 [...]

Giving Back on Girls Night Out with Heart Of Haiti!

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? [...]

Random Acts of Zhu Brought Christmas Joy to Needy Kids!

Pin itThis holiday season has brought so many blessings to our family. One of the best blessings this year has been our focus on giving.  We have given to children across the globe through one of our favorite relief ministries, which is always great fun for the kids.  And this year was the first year [...]

Heart of Haiti Gifts to Bless Your Teachers’ Hearts (Discount Code)

Pin itThis week has been “Teacher Gift Week” here at Real Life, where I’ve shared homemade and inexpensive gifts that I’ve done for teachers.  Today, I have a special suggestion that will bless their hearts as well as show your appreciation for your child’s teacher. I wrote Why I have a heart for Haiti this [...]

A Speck, a Prayer, and 8 Million Shoeboxes

Pin itSometimes I feel like I’m a pretty big deal. I mean, I have this blog, right? (snort) And.. oh, yeah… I’m on YouTube.  That’s something, right? I know just about everyone in my small mountain town, so everyone here is kinda famous… ya know, since we all know each other! But then… God draws [...]

Too Late To Pack a Box for Operation Christmas Child? NO!

Pin itI have a confession to make. Three of the six OCC Shoeboxes we took to church this year… were really from last year.  I know!  We packed them right before National Collection Week, and then we got sick and stayed home from Church the day they collected them.  You say, “But Sarah!  You live [...]

Why I Have a Heart for Haiti this Holiday Season

Pin itMy children ask: “What are we having for dinner tonight, mom? Not green beans AGAIN?!” Some children ask: “Are we having dinner tonight? It’s OK, I can wait till school tomorrow.” My children ask: “Should I wear my dark jeans or light ones with this shirt?” Some children ask: “What will we do when [...]

Packing OCC Shoeboxes with MOPS! {Fun Video}

Pin itI went to our church’s MOPS meeting for the first time this year to participate in their Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party! It was a breath of fresh air to see my MOPS friends again, since my kids aged out this  year. It was a sweet time of fellowship, and knowing that we [...]

30 Day Giving Challenge, with Kingdom First Mom

Pin itI recently spent time with Alyssa Francis from Kingdom First Mom at the Relevant Conference in PA.  I had known Alyssa before, but hadn’t really shared any heart-to-heart conversations with her, until we had to co-speak on two panels together at Relevant!  I enjoyed spending time with her SO much, and this girl knows [...]

Show Your Operation Christmas Child Love on “Shoe Tube” (and WIN!)

Pin itOne Shoebox. One Family. Packing Simple Gifts. Bringing a message to the “forgotten” of the world. “You are loved by God, and his people.” “God hears your heart.” “He came for you.” The message for our children is equally poignant. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it [...]

Operation Christmas Child Blissdom Shoebox Report (and a cute video)

Pin itDo you know what the letters OCC stand for? If you’ve read my blog a lot, lately, you do. But I decided to put some bloggers at the Blissdom Conference in Nashville to the test. I think you’re going to love this video- a sort of “man on the street” segment about the abreiviation [...]

Your Life, Your Blog: Blissdom Blogger Shoebox

Pin itWell, this is going to be a crazy week! Two days until I climb in a car with Shannon and Stacey from Operation Christmas Child (you know, the Shoebox people?) and head out to Nashville for the Blissdom Conference! I’m sure they would appreciate your prayers, as they will have to spend a total [...]

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