Treasure from the Junk Drawer: The Old Schoolhouse

Treasure from the Junk Drawer?

Sara Shull was standing, literally, at a fork in the road, looking at the black, bony trees of winter against the background of white world and white sky when a poem of hope formed in her mind. Which was odd, because she had never written poetry. That very day in 2010 she started a blog as a place to collect her writings. Now, she pursues writing primarily as an overflow of worship from the thoughts that come together when reading the Word of God, daily serving her family, observing so much in nature and life that points her to God, and waiting to see how God turns all of that into an inner dialogue of Joy. Prose, poetry, and humor from daily life… it’s all Treasure from the Junk Drawer of her mind. Sara has written the occasional article for The Old Schoolhouse magazine, but spends most of her time at the end of a sunny dirt road, homeschooling and living life with her eleven children (now in various stages of grown, growing, and adding significant others to the mix) and laughing with her husband about their crazy life.

O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!

~Psalm 34:3

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The Old Schoolhouse

If you are a homeschooler, you might enjoy taking a look at the brand new Summer 2011 digital edition of . . .

   ~The Old Schoolhouse^®Magazine~

. . . which contains the same content and design as the print edition of the Summer 2011 issue which was released this week.

I have an article in the Chapel column on page 24-26. TOS is currently offering this digital issue of the magazine totally free with no strings attached. Enjoy reading my article and the rest of the magazine–no registration or email address required! If you wish, you may also share this issue of TOS with your friends by clicking on the share button at the top of the magazine pages.

   ~Sara~

(Photo credit: Cover of Summer 2011 issue)

4 comments:

Kristin said...: Your article is so lovely, Sara. :); July 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Mrs. Rhonda Henrich said...: Sara,
I just read your article in The Old Schoolhouse. What a blessing to have such a neighbor and be able to share in his heritage. Your children are learning so much from this special relationship. I'm sure your dear neighbor is being blessed as well by your sweet family so nearby.
May God richly bless you all!; July 29, 2011 at 1:40 PM
lifebythehandful said...: I just read your article in TOS and was moved to tears. Living across the country from family allows me to see the brevity of life. Seems kind of contradictory, but when my parents come for their annual visit, I'm able to see the aging process more clearly than my sisters and brother who live close by and just see gradual changes. As sad as it makes me feel that one day I will have to bury my parents, and that eventually my children will lay my husband and I to rest, like you I'm thankful that it's only a temporary absence. Blessed by your words,
Erica; July 30, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Our Homeschool Reviews said...: I just read your article in the TOS magazine. Brought me to tears. How blessed your family is to be able to hear his stories.; August 17, 2011 at 9:26 PM

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