by Laura Sandretti | May 25, 2022 | Loving the Hard to Like, Uncategorized
When a Christian friend I love asked me this in frustration recently, it upset me. I think a better question for Christ followers isn’t, “How do you vote?” but “What are our thoughts, attitudes, and conversations with like-minded friends toward people who vote...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
One month ago, we lost our dog of fourteen years. Although I’m a kid (not a dog) person, after Sherman died, I was broken. Every time I’d walk by his bed was or thought I heard him shake his collar, I’d cry so hard it took my breath away. Every picture, memory, and...
by Laura Sandretti | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I thought she was going to be brown-skinned.” This is isn’t the first time I’ve had this sentiment directed toward me lately. When the young man we mentor introduced me to his friend, she looked a bit surprised and confused. Although we’ve been in Polo’s life for a...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 26, 2020 | Surviving High School by Faithe, Uncategorized
Psalm 121- A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 12, 2020 | Surviving High School by Faithe
DO NOT CONFORM to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 Whenever my mom dropped me off at elementary and...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
After going to PT for five weeks for “frozen shoulder,” my doctor referred me to a new PT. Mike, my new therapist, told me my condition is tricky. He said any treatment will be difficult, painful, and “may or may not help.” Great. Along with the inability to brush my...
