Hi, guys.
This is my second post this weekend, but I just have to share a song with you.
There's something so incredible about the piano. I have been playing for close to fifteen years, and I will never get tired of it. Playing piano is an outlet for me; I can just go play and forget the world for a few moments. I came across Sara Bareilles's song, Gravity, tonight as I was listening to Pandora. It's absolutely gorgeous; The lyrics, her voice, and the piano itself. I encourage you to listen to it and just relax from all the stressful events that are currently taking place. Let the piano take you away from reality. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&ob=av2e
Love, Sarah Allison
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Romans 12
Happy Saturday!
I hope you all had a blessed week. I wanted to share with you part of Romans 12.
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless with those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in Harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position...do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good."
We cannot enjoy all God desires for us if we live by our self-centered desires. Romans 12 says it all; by doing all of these things, we are truly enjoying all God desires of us. Here is what I believe Romans 12 is telling us to do.
"Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."- practice the Ten Commandments
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love."- be a loyal friend
"Honor one another above yourselves." - care about other people; put yourself last
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." - serve the Lord in everything you do; keep the Lord first. Always.
"Share with God's people who are in need." - Share the gospel, say a prayer, help them in whatever way possible
"Practice hospitality" - volunteer, make a difference in the lives of others
"Bless with those who persecute you"- love your enemies; pray for them
"Live in Harmony with one another." - do not argue, for it wastes time.
"Be willing to associate with people of low position" - dare to be different; talk with people who are very different from you
Most importantly, "do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good." Be civil; follow God and try your best to make what is evil, good. In doing so, YOU will be able to enjoy everything God desires for you. Be bold, be great, be YOU.
Love, Sarah Allison
I hope you all had a blessed week. I wanted to share with you part of Romans 12.
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless with those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in Harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position...do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good."
We cannot enjoy all God desires for us if we live by our self-centered desires. Romans 12 says it all; by doing all of these things, we are truly enjoying all God desires of us. Here is what I believe Romans 12 is telling us to do.
"Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."- practice the Ten Commandments
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love."- be a loyal friend
"Honor one another above yourselves." - care about other people; put yourself last
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." - serve the Lord in everything you do; keep the Lord first. Always.
"Share with God's people who are in need." - Share the gospel, say a prayer, help them in whatever way possible
"Practice hospitality" - volunteer, make a difference in the lives of others
"Bless with those who persecute you"- love your enemies; pray for them
"Live in Harmony with one another." - do not argue, for it wastes time.
"Be willing to associate with people of low position" - dare to be different; talk with people who are very different from you
Most importantly, "do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good." Be civil; follow God and try your best to make what is evil, good. In doing so, YOU will be able to enjoy everything God desires for you. Be bold, be great, be YOU.
Love, Sarah Allison
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Cherish our Differences
Hey, guys!
I hope you're all ready to start off this week. As I was driving home from school on Friday, my roommate and I were talking about what it would be like if everyone were the same. Quite the topic, huh? I thought I would share how I feel about it on this blog.
Could you imagine what it would be like if everyone in this world were the same? What would happen if everyone practiced the same religion, or if everyone voted for the same people? What if everyone rooted for the same sports team or even drove the same kind of car everyday? I think that society today would be so dull and boring, it would be ridiculous. People. including myself, take for granted all of the differences that make this world livable in each and every day. I constantly think that people should do the same things as I do; but then I got to realizing how selfish that sounds. If everyone were to live their lives the EXACT same way as you do, there would be nothing interesting to discuss; nothing new to learn. Our differences are what makes us UNIQUE; they are what separate you from the billions of other people; our differences are like our external DNA that allows us to be different than other people. Be proud of what you believe and the differences you have from others. After all, you are who you are.
I am a Lutheran, a Twins fan, a nursing student, a Cobber, and a toddler teacher. What are you?
Love, Sarah Allison
I hope you're all ready to start off this week. As I was driving home from school on Friday, my roommate and I were talking about what it would be like if everyone were the same. Quite the topic, huh? I thought I would share how I feel about it on this blog.
Could you imagine what it would be like if everyone in this world were the same? What would happen if everyone practiced the same religion, or if everyone voted for the same people? What if everyone rooted for the same sports team or even drove the same kind of car everyday? I think that society today would be so dull and boring, it would be ridiculous. People. including myself, take for granted all of the differences that make this world livable in each and every day. I constantly think that people should do the same things as I do; but then I got to realizing how selfish that sounds. If everyone were to live their lives the EXACT same way as you do, there would be nothing interesting to discuss; nothing new to learn. Our differences are what makes us UNIQUE; they are what separate you from the billions of other people; our differences are like our external DNA that allows us to be different than other people. Be proud of what you believe and the differences you have from others. After all, you are who you are.
I am a Lutheran, a Twins fan, a nursing student, a Cobber, and a toddler teacher. What are you?
Love, Sarah Allison
Monday, October 17, 2011
My Sister and I
Hi, everyone!
Wow, what a busy last couple of weeks...from Homecoming weekend to going on a retreat to mid-semester exams this week, I haven't even had time to think straight. I have two more exams and one paper until I get to go HOME for a few days! Yippee!! I haven't been home since August, and I cannot wait. After all the stressful events currently taking place, it'll be very nice to just sit at home and spend time with my family for a few days. What I'm most looking forward to is getting to spend time with my sister :) I haven't seen her since August, and I'm really excited! Rachel and I are 4 years apart, yet we're still really, really close. We may not see each other that much, but whenever we do, we always become our goofy, dorky selves again, just like when we were little. We quote Finding Nemo like it's nobody's business, we share Nicholas Sparks novels, and we blast country music and Backstreet Boys whenever we get the chance. She's engaged to be married this coming April, and, let's face it, I'll be the first one to start crying on her wedding day :)
What I'm trying to say is that siblings are forever. They will be there for comfort, for laughs. You always will have this bond with them that nobody else has. You are stuck together for life, so enjoy the moments you spend with them. God put you together for a reason, so love them, laugh with them, and share stories that will last a lifetime. Have a great week, everyone!
Love, Sarah Allison
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| Yep. Explains us. |
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| Fall 2010 |
Love, Sarah Allison
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Fallapalooza Fun
Hi :)
I just got back from the best weekend I've had in a long time. This weekend, I was blessed to be at a retreat called Fallapalooza. The weekend retreat was for students at Concordia, North Dakota state University, or Minnesota State University-Moorhead, who are involved in their campus's Campus Crusade for Christ. All three hundred students went up to Devils Lake, ND for the weekend to mingle, relax, and better our relationship with Christ. We worshiped, we dug into scripture, and we spent intimate, quality time with our God. Throughout the weekend, I stumbled upon Ephesians 5. I'm pretty sure God wanted me to read it, because the verse I read is a spitting image of how I want to live my life. It reads:
"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved Children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
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| Worship time! |
God and I had had a talk the night before I read this verse, and He told me to use my passion for children and my knowledge for nursing to go and make a difference in Tanzania, Africa. In May 2013, I, along with other nursing students, will serve the Lord and the people of Africa by doing clinical work and bettering the lives of as many people as we can. I hope to focus on children especially, because no child deserves to be in the hospital. Not in my eyes. I want them to know that they are loved and that everything will be okay; I will take care of them. If God helped me decide this, He can help you decide your vocation, too. I challenge you to spend some quality time with God. He will point you in the right direction.
Below are some pictures from my weekend. Enjoy, and have a GREAT week!
Love, Sarah Alllison
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| My roommate and I enjoying the gorgeous fall afternoon |
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| Leaf jumping! |
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Facts about Me
Good morning, everyone and happy hump day :)
I just wanted to share with all of you some random facts about me and about who I am. So perfect for the title of my blog, right? Okay, so here it goes.
1. My favorite food is macaroni and cheese
2. I have a bucket list that I take seriously
3. Working with children is something I not only consider a gift, but a passion
4. I've NEVER had pop before in my life. It's true!
5. I LOVE LOVE LOVE sports. I surprise people everyday with how many stats I know. Go Twins!
6. I dream of working in a children's hospital in the pediatrics unit
7. I would love to go to Africa to work/volunteer in a hospital down there and make a difference
8. I've played the piano for 14 years
9. My favorite book in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 13
10. Salzburg, Austria is my favorite city in the entire World. (Sound of Music, anyone?)
So, there you have it! These are all part of the characteristics that make me who I am. I encourage you to let the World know who you are, as well. You only have one life; let loose the facts about yourself that make you the one and only You.
Love,
Sarah Allison
Monday, October 3, 2011
Focus on What's Right
Happy Monday, everyone!
Wow! It's only Monday morning and already I am off to a very busy start. And, I am already getting distracted from the day's to-do list. Obviously, I'm blogging instead of working on homework, and before this I was just checking my Facebook and Twitter accounts, and, as I'm typing up this blog post, I'm watching a TV show on TLC...(sigh).
There are so many times throughout our day that we can lose focus on the things that are truly important. Instead of spending all our free time on social networking sites or watching TV or Netflix or whatever, I challenge you to focus on things you feel are important: relationships, God, being proactive and not procrastinating. Last night, I was distracted by so many things that I prayed to God for guidance for getting through the week. He will be there to get you through it all no matter what.
Faith, Focus, Finish.
Love,
Sarah Allison
Wow! It's only Monday morning and already I am off to a very busy start. And, I am already getting distracted from the day's to-do list. Obviously, I'm blogging instead of working on homework, and before this I was just checking my Facebook and Twitter accounts, and, as I'm typing up this blog post, I'm watching a TV show on TLC...(sigh).
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There are so many times throughout our day that we can lose focus on the things that are truly important. Instead of spending all our free time on social networking sites or watching TV or Netflix or whatever, I challenge you to focus on things you feel are important: relationships, God, being proactive and not procrastinating. Last night, I was distracted by so many things that I prayed to God for guidance for getting through the week. He will be there to get you through it all no matter what.
Faith, Focus, Finish.
Love,
Sarah Allison
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