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Sarah Ortiz

Sarah Ortiz fue gerente de la comunidad digital en la American Bible Society. Nació y se crio en suelo neoyorquino, que ahora intenta adaptarse a la vida suburbana. Tiene dos hijos, Josiah y Ella, y un perro llamado Snickers que cree que es un gato. Cuando no está trabajando o cuidando a los niños, Sarah puede encontrarse en la cafetería más cercana.

Sarah Ortiz was a digital community manager at American Bible Society. She’s a born-and-bred New Yorker, now trying to fit into suburban life. She has two children, Josiah and Ella, and a dog named Snickers who thinks he’s a cat. When she's not working or taking care of the kids, Sarah can be found at the nearest coffee shop.

6 Bible Verses for When You’re Wanting to Marry
January 23rd, 2015

6 Bible Verses for When You’re Wanting to Marry

Sarah Ortiz

Being single is awesome. You have lots of time for friends. You can travel on a moment’s notice. That pair of shoes you can’t resist? Get ‘em. Want chocolate cake for dinner? Do it. You can eat whenever and whatever you want. You can do so much for God, ...

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5 Prayers for your Children
January 15th, 2015

5 Prayers for your Children

Sarah Ortiz

Do you remember the first time they placed that baby in your arms? Can you recall the scent of her skin and the incomparable feeling of his tiny fingers around yours? Do you remember the dreams you had for her or the plans you had for him? Surely ...

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6 Bible Verses for When Life Isn’t Fair
January 13th, 2015

6 Bible Verses for When Life Isn’t Fair

Sarah Ortiz

Following one of his regular treasure hunts inside the sofa cushions, my 9-year-old recently ran up to me, holding his loot in the form of a crumpled dollar bill. As I responded to his excitement, I saw my 7-year-old’s face out of the corner of my eye. I knew ...

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Finding Hope When Christmas is Painful
December 18th, 2014

Finding Hope When Christmas is Painful

Sarah Ortiz

It was a cold Sunday morning, Christmas Day of 1988, when Celia was faced with every parent’s nightmare. She originally had plans to go to her church’s Christmas morning service, but instead, she found herself face to face with police who knocked on her door to tell her that ...

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6 Scripture Verses for When the Holidays Hurt
December 16th, 2014

6 Scripture Verses for When the Holidays Hurt

Sarah Ortiz

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, marked by smiling faces, excitement in the air, and friends and family gathered to celebrate Christ’s birth. Yet for those dealing with feelings of loneliness, the Christmas season can be brutal. Maybe you feel like you ...

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6 Bible Verses for Broken Hearts
November 7th, 2014

6 Bible Verses for Broken Hearts

Sarah Ortiz

Heartbreak hurts. If you’ve ever had a broken heart, you understand why that term is used — it often feels like your heart is disintegrating into tiny pieces. Perhaps you put on a happy face, because the show must go on. But then the night comes, and you ...

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6 Bible Verses for Single Parents
September 19th, 2014

6 Bible Verses for Single Parents

Sarah Ortiz

Every single parent knows there are good days and bad days. The good days are great. I watch my 8-year-old son popping wheelies on his bicycle and listen to my 6-year-old daughter singing princess songs. We crack jokes, and I cherish the moments I spend with them. At ...

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