Category Archives: Faith

The significance of scars

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sara Suderman

In so many ways, the Bible is like a great movie – Despicable Me 2, Frozen. (Can you tell what’s popular in our house right now?) Before you think I’m a nut job, hear me out. I’ve seen Despicable Me … Continue reading →

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The end of the story

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Sara Suderman

Most of my best thoughts come when I’m running. Today was no exception. Trying to balance the effects of holiday baking, I pulled on my running shoes this morning and headed out. I was thinking about Christmas — part anticipation, … Continue reading →

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When faith shows up

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Sara Suderman

We have an awesome radio station – KSBJ – in Houston. Tune in to 89.3FM if you live in the area. You won’t regret it. Every morning, KSBJ opens up the airwaves for good news of the day. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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True north

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Sara Suderman

I love the DVR. I love that I can catch up on shows that I’ve missed, and not have to watch a single commercial. It’s awesome. Anyway, hubby got me hooked on the TV show, Covert Affairs. We missed a … Continue reading →

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Backseat barking

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sara Suderman

I just dropped off my youngest daughter and her friend at gymnastics. Alone in the car, I exhaled, mentally running down the list of chores waiting for me at home. I was nearing the entrance to my neighborhood when a … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposition

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sara Suderman

Okay friends, the title of today’s blog post comes from the shadowy remnants of English 101 lurking in my mind. Somehow it surfaced this morning as I was running. Juxtaposition. Webster’s defines it as the act or instance of placing … Continue reading →

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Playing games at the foot of the cross

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sara Suderman

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss the miracles

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Sara Suderman

OK, friends…I’m back. And although I’ve been on a blogging break, life hasn’t taken a break. The ups, the downs, the joys, the sorrows…all rolled into the past four months. The best news? God has been – and continues to … Continue reading →

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When words won’t come

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Sara Suderman

Hi friends, Sorry I’ve been silent for the past week and a half, but the truth is – words just won’t come. A friend of mine is burying her husband in Kansas today. He was a volunteer firefighter in our … Continue reading →

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Qualitative worship vs. quantitative worship

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Sara Suderman

I’ve been working my way through the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles for the past few weeks. I’m in 2 Chronicles now – the part where Solomon is building God’s temple in Jerusalem. On two separate occasions, two sentences … Continue reading →

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