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The New Year doesn’t begin with a goal, it begins with a posture.

Before the plans, the resolutions, and the pressure to move forward, God often invites us to pause. To be present. To listen. In this episode, I share why communion with God must come before clarity, and how learning to slow down can set the tone for the entire year ahead.

We begin by looking at Moses’ request in Exodus 33, where he doesn’t ask God for a strategy, he asks for His presence. Because before God gives direction, He gives Himself. Communion with God isn’t something to check off, it’s a relationship that brings rest, peace, and grounding for new seasons.

From there, we talk about being fully present with the people God has already placed in front of us. Jesus moved with compassion because He was attentive, not rushed. When we’re always looking ahead, we can miss the holy moments happening right now.

We also explore how God gathers the right people for new assignments. Like Nehemiah, we see that favor often opens hearts before the work even begins, and discernment is key as seasons shift.

We close with a prayer, asking first for God’s favor, His presence, His approval, and His leading, trusting that favor with people flows naturally from alignment with Him.

As you step into this New Year, my prayer is that you wouldn’t rush ahead of God. That you would walk with Him, be present, gather wisely, and expect peace, not pressure.

🎧 Press play and begin this year rooted in God’s presence and led by His favor.

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In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m talking about what it truly means to be favored by God—and why favor is often misunderstood. When we look at the lives of Mary and Jesus, we see that God’s favor didn’t remove uncertainty or difficulty, but it did bring purpose, presence, and peace.

We’ll reflect on Luke 1 and Luke 2, where favor found Mary in an ordinary moment and rested on Jesus long before His public ministry began. God’s favor came before clarity, before recognition, and before the favor of man.

In this episode, I share why favor with God always comes first, how peace is the evidence of living under His favor, and why we don’t have to strive for approval when we are rooted in Him. If you’ve been feeling pressure to perform or waiting for validation, this conversation is an invitation to rest.

🎧 Listen in and be reminded that God’s favor is already upon you—and peace is meant to follow.

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In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m sharing the very real, very personal journey I’m walking right now — a journey of letting go, of releasing what has held history and meaning for decades, and of trusting God as He leads me into a new season.

I open my heart about packing up my life, releasing the bookcases I bought in 1986, saying goodbye to my beloved studio, and stepping into a new identity as a traveling artist. These aren’t just physical changes — they’re spiritual invitations. Invitations to loosen my grip, to make room for what God is preparing, and to walk by faith into places I’ve never been.

Through the stories of Abraham, Joshua, Ruth, the Israelites, and the disciples, we explore how God has always called His people to move forward without having all the answers. And we anchor these truths with Scripture that has been holding me in this season — Isaiah 43, Ecclesiastes 3, Hebrews 11, and Psalm 121.

Today’s episode is about:
 • Letting go of the familiar so God can lead you into the new
 • Recognizing His gentleness in every transition
 • Trusting Him when your future looks different than expected
 • Learning to see physical release as spiritual receiving
 • Holding hope when you’re stepping into unmarked territory

If you are standing in your own doorway of transition, wondering how to move forward, I pray this conversation gives you courage, clarity, and companionship.

🎧 Join me for today’s episode, and let’s step into the unknown with God — together.

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What does it look like to wait with hope when the waiting stretches into years, decades, or feels altogether impossible?

In this episode, I’m walking with you through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 — two righteous, faithful people who loved God, served Him, and still lived with unfulfilled prayers. Their story has been ministering to my heart in this season, especially as I look back on my own unexpected miracle: two years ago I was waiting for a husband, and I had no idea that God would bring Earl into my life in just five weeks… and that we would be engaged only twenty days after meeting. God loves to surprise us.

Maybe you’re waiting too.
 Waiting for a spouse.
 Waiting for a child.
 Waiting for provision.
 Waiting for healing.
 Waiting for community or a church home or a door that only God can open.

Together, we’ll look at Luke 1:11–13 and Psalm 130:5 and talk about what hopeful waiting really looks like:

• Keep serving while you wait. Zechariah was simply doing his daily work when God broke in. Obedience in the ordinary creates space for miracles.
• God loves to interrupt our waiting. His timing is never random, it’s redemptive.
• Believe God. Gabriel came straight from the presence of God to deliver a promise. God sees you too.
• There is beauty in the process. God forms us, refines us, and prepares us in the waiting so that the miracle becomes His glory, not our striving.

I’ll also guide you through gentle reflection questions:
 What are you longing for?
 Where do you feel barren or overlooked?
 Are you still showing up in the “temple” of your everyday assignments?
 Can you trust that God’s silence is not absence but preparation?

We’ll end with a prayer of hope and a blessing, asking Emmanuel to draw near and fill us with the kind of expectant faith that transforms us from the inside out.

If this episode speaks to you, I’d love for you to join me in one of my creative healing courses — because healing often comes while we wait, especially when we create with God. You can explore Ashes to Bloom, Refreshing the Soul, Divine Creativity, and more through the link in my bio.

God still speaks.
 And He is working in your waiting more than you know.

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As we move through this full and beautiful Thanksgiving season, I’ve been asking myself, What is truly most important? In all the busyness, gatherings, cooking, and coming and going, God keeps bringing me back to one simple truth: thankfulness aligns my heart with His presence.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing three powerful scriptures that have been anchoring me, especially after spending the weekend with my grandchildren and feeling my heart overflow with gratitude. We’ll talk about how God calls us to give thanks in all circumstances, how thanksgiving becomes the doorway into His presence, and how gratitude can saturate every part of our lives when we make room for it.

I’ll also walk you through some gentle reflections to help you pause, breathe, and hear God’s voice even in a busy season. And as always, we’ll end with a prayer of thanksgiving—inviting God to draw near and shape our hearts with His goodness.

If you’re longing to slow down, to notice God more intentionally, and to live from a place of gratitude and creativity, this episode is for you.

 Mentioned in today’s episode:
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
• Psalm 100:4
• Colossians 3:15–17

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In this episode of Small Beginnings, we’re talking about the kind of courage God is calling His people into right now. Over the past week, I’ve found myself in conversation after conversation with people facing change, loss, transition, new assignments, and big decisions. And in all of it, I’ve sensed one thing clearly: God is strengthening His people to be brave and courageous in this season.

Together, we walk through 10 expressions of godly courage, each anchored in...

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In the middle of the holiday rush, when our homes fill with decorations, to-dos, and expectations, God gently invites us into something different — simplicity, peace, and trust.

In this episode, I’m sharing our very real, very current journey of moving and letting go of “stuff” from three different houses… right in the holiday season. As we sort, pack, release, and simplify, God has been whispering reminders about what truly matters: His presence, His peace, and the people He’s placed in our lives.

If you’re craving a quiet reset before Thanksgiving and Christmas — a moment to breathe and remember what this season is really about — this reflection is for you.

We’ll walk through Scriptures that speak directly to
 🌿 letting go of possessions
 🎁 finding contentment
 💫 shifting your focus from the temporary to the eternal
 🕊️ trusting God with every burden

You’ll be encouraged to…
 • trade striving for gratitude
 • trade hurry for stillness
 • trade excess for eternal perspective
 • trade clutter for clarity

May this conversation help you pause, praise, and find peace in the beautiful simplicity God offers this season. Tune in and let’s thank Him together for His steady guidance, His presence in our homes, and His faithfulness in every transition.

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Have you ever found yourself standing at the edge of what God is asking — hesitant to step deeper?

In Ezekiel 47, the prophet sees a river flowing from the temple — ankle-deep, knee-deep, waist-deep — until it becomes a river so deep it can only be swum in. That river represents the Spirit of God, flowing with healing, life, and restoration.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s looked like in my own life to let go of control and trust God enough to step where I can no longer touch the ground. Because the truth is — full surrender isn’t just about faith; it’s about healing.

Maybe God is inviting you, too, to take one more step. To move from standing in safe, shallow waters to being fully immersed in His presence — where healing begins and life flows again.

Let’s walk together into the river that makes everything come alive. 🌿

🎨 Listen now to “Hearing God’s Voice: A 2-Day Creative Encounter” and discover how creativity can become a pathway to His healing presence.

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Have you ever felt like your prayers are met with silence?
Like you’re standing still while everyone else seems to be moving forward?

In this episode, I’m sharing how God often does His deepest work in the quiet, unseen places.
Even when it feels like nothing is happening—He’s aligning hearts, shifting circumstances, and preparing paths we can't yet see.

We’ll reflect on Exodus 14:14, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still,” and hold tightly to the truth in Romans 8:28—that God is working for our good, even when we can't feel it.

If you’re in a waiting season, this one is for you.
 God’s silence is never absence—and His delays are never wasted.

💛 Tune in and be reminded:
 You can trust Him… even behind the scenes.

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In this episode, I share a personal story of watching God’s providence unfold in real time as I prepare to sell my Wimberley home—a place filled with memories, ministry, and miracles. From the moment God led us there to the lives touched within its walls, I’ve seen His hand in every detail.

We’ll explore what the providence of God really means—how He sustains, governs, provides, and works all things together for our good. Even when we can’t see it, He’s behind the scenes, aligning every step with His purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God is really in control, this episode will remind you that He’s closer than you think—guiding, providing, and writing a story of faithfulness through your life.

🌿 Tune in to Small Beginnings with Sara to be encouraged to trust His timing, surrender your plans, and see His goodness in every detail.