A Bookish Sarah

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He ate and drank the precious words His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, Nor that his frame was dust. He danced along the dingy days, And this bequest of wings Was but a book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings.
Emily Dickinson

















28 Feb 13
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Sarah
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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What's in a Name?

Anastasia
Gender:  Feminine
Usage:  Greek, Russian, English, Spanish, Ancient Greek
Pronunciation:ah-nah-stah-SEE-yah (Russian), a-nǝ-STAY-zhǝ (English), a-nǝ-STAS-yǝ (English), ah-nahs, TAH-syah (Spanish)

Meaning & History Feminine form of Anastasius, which is the Latinized form of the Greek name …
25 Feb 13
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To Ponder

Psalm 139:23-24
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.   See if there is any offensive way in me;  lead me in the everlasting way."



Psalm 86:11 "Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth;  give me an Undivided Heart that I may fear Your name."












24 Feb 13
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