My social media feed was filled with cries for justice this week. A man was killed, and the suspect eluded authorities for several days. The community would not rest until it had justice. When I first moved to my community, I gave a young woman a ride. She was in foster care and had sufferedContinue reading “The Burden of Justice”
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Beginning and End
“Nothing could ever matter again but the things that were eternal,” missionary Amy Carmichael’s words floated over the heads of the little girls gathered together in the church. I was telling Amy’s story of leaving her family and home to travel to India to share the Good News of Jesus. The girls from my neighborhoodContinue reading “Beginning and End”
Significant Secret
Sustaining Power
My oldest daughter has her driver’s permit. Though I use winter as an excuse to avoid letting her drive, my husband decided it was a fine time to let her drive to the city two hours away. High speeds, passing lanes, interstate on ramps, and semi trucks were included. Let me tell you, friends, myContinue reading “Sustaining Power”
Burdens the Lord Carries
At a funeral, the pallbearers carry the heavy burden of the casket, but the family and friends have the greater burden of the loss. Watching a child mourn the loss of her mother, I contemplated that burden this week. It is too heavy. It made me think of my own five year old, who fiercelyContinue reading “Burdens the Lord Carries”
New Book Coming Soon!
I am so excited to announce the upcoming release of my new novel, “The Winning of Lady Wisdom.” This book has been in the works for more than ten years, and it has been fun to watch it come to life over the past few months. Have you ever wondered what it would look likeContinue reading “New Book Coming Soon!”
Devils Lake March for Life
You might have had trouble navigating through the streets of downtown Devils Lake last Wednesday night. Perhaps you had to wait as the approximately 100 advocates for life marched together holding candles, saying prayers, and remembering all of those who have been affected by abortion. A little girl walked out of one of the downtownContinue reading “Devils Lake March for Life”
The Orange Peel Gospel
While we were visiting family in Florida, we had an orange peeling contest. My mother-in-law laid butcher paper across the length of the room, and our children, nieces, and nephews lined up on either side of the paper. Each child was given five oranges. They have often seen their fathers, native Floridians, peel an orangeContinue reading “The Orange Peel Gospel”
Power Walkers: North Dakota Sisters Practice Resilience on the John Muir Trail
From top to bottom, the state of North Dakota spans 211 miles, the same distance as the John Muir Trail across the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. After moving to the city of Salem, Oregon, North Dakota natives Molly and Carrie Nienhuis began to miss the beauty and wildness of home. “I thinkContinue reading “Power Walkers: North Dakota Sisters Practice Resilience on the John Muir Trail”
Out of Time
Over the holidays, aging grandparents and growing children reminded me that time never stands still. As the New Year dawns, we stuff calendars with dates and times, trying to find room for every event and appointment. A valuable measuring tool becomes an enemy on a daily basis as we race against time, fight againstContinue reading “Out of Time”
Sarah Dixon Young 