"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us; a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." -Ephesians 5:1-2

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Breathe. Pray. Love.

Hey, everyone,
Sorry I haven't been updating my blog lately. School has been so insane! I need to remember to tell myself to just breathe sometimes. I'm sure we all have those moments in life where everything is just busy, busy, busy and it feels like we don't have time to do anything besides homework. I always think of the song "Breathe," by Michelle Branch in times like this. In stressful times, just breathe, and talk to God. He will always be there. The Bible says, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you." Leave all your worries and stressful moments up to Him.
Breathe. Pray. Love. (Clever, right?!)
Love, Sarah Allison

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Be Who You Know You Are

Hi, friends

Consider this:

:) Have a good week!

Love, Sarah Allison


Sunday, January 15, 2012

My Weekend: Nursing Retreat

Hi, everyone!

I hope you are all having a great weekend! I just got back from my weekend nursing retreat at the Concordia Language Villages near Bemidji, MN. All of the newly-admitted nursing majors all go on a retreat to get to know one another better, to bond with the amazing professors, and to just escape the hectic college life. We had a lot of fun doing bonding activities, talking about what the next couple years will look like (oh boy...), and exploring how God can help you become the best nurse you can be . We had a fun worship service on Sunday morning before we left. So wonderful :) Have a great week!
Love, Sarah Allison

Thursday, January 5, 2012

You Will Never walk Alone

Boy, did I need to hear this today. God is so good, I seriously cannot say it enough. He always knows how to communicate to me when I'm feeling lonely or not up to par, which, I will admit, I often do. But God knows it, too, and He doesn't let me feel this way. He will never let me walk alone. He will never let you walk alone, either.

Remember He loves you!
Love, Sarah Allison

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Ben Breedlove

Happy 2012, everyone!

Recently, via Youtube, I stumbled upon the story of this teenager named Ben. Ben was 18 and a senior in high school living with a rare heart condition. He posted 2 videos of himself telling his story on Youtube. Just now, I read in People magazine that he had passed away on Christmas day. Ben's story touched millions and millions of people worldwide, including me. I don't know Ben, nor do I know what it's like to live with a chronic disease. However, my heart still ached for what he had to endure his whole life. I have been blogging so much about how living your life is so important, and about how being you is the best way to do that. Well, that is exactly what Ben did. Ben was not angry with God for having to live with a terrible condition. Rather, he thanked God for blessing him with a great, young life and was not afraid of death, because he knew that God would be there every step of the way. I encourage you to be like Ben, and to not be afraid of living your life. Take risks. Live like there's no tomorrow. Thank God for the wonderful life that you have, because you never know when you will see it end.

Love, Sarah Allison