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Feeling Seussalicious
I loved Dr. Seuss books as a child, as a babysitter, as a teacher, and now as a parent. So to celebrate his birthday today, I have written my own Seuss-style homage. Snoogleboos by Sara Marie Allen There once were … Continue reading
Adoption Song
I sat down to write a song very close to my heart: adoption. It was a daunting task. First of all, I am an adoptive mom with three adopted children. I also have the utmost respect for the strength and love of … Continue reading
Treasure in the Day
I watched the first season of American Idol, and most of the seasons after it. I love it, like most of America. On our last Disney trip, I even competed on the Hollywood Studios stage. I had a personal foray into the ACTUAL American … Continue reading
It’s All Downhill From Here…
The other night, I was pretty horrified to find TWO GRAY HAIRS on my head. My mom has very little gray, and my dad doesn’t really have hair. I was so shocked I had to write a poem about it. I … Continue reading
Song Post
I thought I’d share a song instead of a poem, story, or devotional. It’s one of my favorites that my husband and I have written; its simplicity and truth resonates deeply in my soul. I remember as a child, I … Continue reading
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Have a laugh at yourself
I have been editing my book the last few weeks with my writing buddy, Julie. We both read it to see where I should take out things, or add detail to make a scene spring to life. But the craziest … Continue reading
A Different Christmas Point of View
Every Christmas I ask God for a unique perspective on the Christmas story I hadn’t seen before. I have been blessed many times by Him with infusions of insight and creativity–and I wanted to share with you one of the … Continue reading
Recipe for a Humble Life
I was looking through my recipe box today, and I found a long-forgotten, much beloved recipe I’d like to share with you as we approach this holiday season. I wrote this recipe when I was 18, just having left home … Continue reading
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Book Review: BLACKWELL
I had the great privilege of reading an early draft edition of Blackwell: the Encounter Begins, by Michael E. Gunter. The end product is absolutely AWESOME! Michael’s book actually inspired me to write my novel. So, for those of you … Continue reading
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Veteran’s Day
I am very thankful for those who lay aside their dreams, families, careers, and even their lives as they serve our country in the military. Thank you! Thank you! For Memorial Day this year, I meditated on the too short … Continue reading
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