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 [...]

Word(less) Wednesday: “Away in a Blue Tent…”

Pin itWhile they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch [...]

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 [...]

Word(Less) Wednesday: Soar on Eagles’ Wings

Pin it…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Is 40:31

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 [...]

Word Wednesday: Our Loaves and Fishes

Pin it“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave [...]

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 [...]

Real Tolerance

Pin itYou might not be tolerant if you… …Express a view that is contrary to the “tolerant” ones. I usually do not to write these types of posts.  Mainly because I am not perfect, and I try not to judge others for what they do.  But lately, I have been so discouraged and feel almost [...]

Prayer for Christian Bloggers at BlogHer Conference

Pin itWhenever I go to a big social media conference, I prepare by packing, RSVP-ing to events, connecting with people I want to see. OK, I go shopping too.  But I don’t want to forget one of the most important parts of preparation- PRAYER. I saw a tweet that asked if we see our blogs [...]

Word(less) Wednesday: Wade in the Water

Pin it 23 For the LORD your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The LORD your God did to the Jordan just what he had done to the Red Sea [a] when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. 24 He did this so that [...]

Note to Self?

Pin itDear self: You cannot listen to your feelings at this moment in the month. Let them go and think about it next week http://www.mastgeneralstore.com/Communities/vc/index.cfm/original-mast-general-store/original-mast-general-store/ I posted this on Twitter last night and got lots of great responses! Can anyone relate? It is pure will-power sometimes to reject feeling when I know my hormones are [...]

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