A Bookish Sarah

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Welcome, friend! Relax & rest awhile, if you please. I am an ordinary gal, a follower of Christ, mama to Gabriel, Heidi, & Aidan; and wife to Evan. Here on this little blog, I share all manner of bookish things, including full content reviews, writerly snippets, encouragement for everyday life, and a whole collection of names & their meanings.

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Encouragement

Be Encouraged >> In Times of Uncertainty...

LET’S FACE IT. Our world is MESSED UP. It's a scary place. One where the statistical numbers of a new virus' death count causes more panic than the terrifying, continuously rising numbers of mass murder that abortion is every day.
And people turn to hoarding toilet paper & groceries to c…
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Be ENCOURAGED // Faithful Friend

1 Samuel 20: 41-42             Jonathan watched his friend move from his place by the massive stone.  It took great strength of will to hold back the initial sting of tears and the growing lump in his throat as David made his way to him.  He knew the young would-be king should flee as quickly as pos…
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Be ENCOURAGED // Stand Strong

What is this world coming to?
I believe this is a question used quite often the past---what, century?---and now.  Especially with the most recent decisions and laws and bills passed from our very own states & government, it seems quite relevant a question to ask.  
I won't get into politics …
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Be ENCOURAGED || Purity

Well, dear beans.  We've hit the peak of the week!  #humpday Can you believe how quickly January has seemed to fly? This past Saturday my hubby turned SEVEN & twenty! and yesterday, my baby brother turned twenty-three!?!  Whaaaaa---  O__o  And at church on Sunday, I had someone mention to me…
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Be ENCOURAGED || My Purpose

As we enter the new year of 2019, I imagine most girls are re-evaluating their goals from last year, making new ones for this year, and contemplating life & futures. I cannot speak for the guys, but I do know girls tend to overthink, over-worry, and overdo ALL the things.
For me, one particul…
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Be ENCOURAGED || Slaves to Excess

In the chapter I'm focusing on for the book study this week, it touches on the dangers of overindulgence and habits of pleasure---be it alcohol, drugs, social media, or some other idol.The passage in Titus 2 calls on the older women to be "not. . . slaves to much wine." (Titus 2:3)  I…
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Be ENCOURAGED // He Said, She Said

SLANDER. *wince*  We are ALL guilty of this.  It's as simple as a "he said, she said" statement.  But if the subject of this statement were in the room, would you actually be saying such a thing to his or her face?  If not, it is SLANDER.  And the best thing to do would be to say nothi…
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Book Review || Mornings With Bonhoeffer

Mornings With Bonhoeffer:
100 Reflections on the Christian Life
Donald K. McKim

Abingdon Press | October 2, 2018
devotionals, non-fiction, Christian Life

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"No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of mi…
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Be ENCOURAGED || A Model of Reverence

So, I'm two days late. . . 
(thanks to internet troubles and life in general, I didn't have my posts drafted for this week, so. . .)
But no worries, right?  I'm still here to share ENCOURAGEMENT for the day!  The writerly post will have to wait until next week, unless by some miracle I c…
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Resurrection Sunday // He is RISEN

Happy Easter Sunday to you and yours, dear friends!
Were you able to see the beautiful sunrise this morning?   I hope your day has been filled with family and renewed faith in the hope we have in Christ.  Death has been defeated, and by the grace of our Lord & Saviour, we are REDEEMED!
Shine His …
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Good Friday

Oh what Grace we have been given.  Unfortunately, I often live my days only for myself, forgetting the life I've been given. 

Do we ever really listen for our merciful Lord's soft voice?  And I mean, really listen?  Rarely does He speak aloud or verbally through someone to us, but He's …
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February Snippets!
Here are some Snippets from last month.  These hail from my WIP Safia and another project I'm …
Name Reveal!
Happy November! I don't know about you, but as I sit & type up this little post, I have the …
Book Review | When Mountains Move
Well, no worries, my lovelies!  This review will be rather short.  Simply because. . . I didn'…
Book Review | The Goblin Crown
Hello, lovelies!  Just now attempting to get back into the swing of things here in the blog world. …