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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.

Trusting God When You’re Overwhelmed With Debt
March 20th, 2015

Trusting God When You’re Overwhelmed With Debt

Sarah Ortiz

Nobody likes debt. Although healthy debt management can open doors to success and security, it also has the potential to get out of control quickly, sometimes becoming a burden that feels unmanageable. I remember my very first credit card. I turned 18 during my senior year of high ...

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Is it wrong to feel lonely when I have God?
March 13th, 2015

Is it wrong to feel lonely when I have God?

Sarah Ortiz

My life is strange. According to the Myers-Briggs test (and anyone who has met me), I am a raging extrovert. Yet I work from home and am a single parent. For someone whose natural high comes from being around people, I interact with very few during the week. In ...

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6 Bible Verses to Combat Fear and Anxiety
March 5th, 2015

6 Bible Verses to Combat Fear and Anxiety

Sarah Ortiz

The feeling is undeniable. Seemingly out of nowhere, the dreaded symptoms of anxiety begin to wash over you. You feel helpless as the panic and fear set in, all while you desperately try to convince yourself there is nothing to be afraid of. Your hands sweat and your heart ...

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5 Prayers to Protect Your Child
February 27th, 2015

5 Prayers to Protect Your Child

Sarah Ortiz

My 9-year-old son is an old soul. He spends birthday money on office supplies. He gets excited about e-books. He recently received his own business cards as a gift, and it was like Christmas all over again. But despite his maturity, he’s growing up in a generation that ...

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7 Bible Verses for When Life Seems Hopeless
February 24th, 2015

7 Bible Verses for When Life Seems Hopeless

Sarah Ortiz

There was a season in my life when I was filled with hopelessness. My life was falling apart, and I woke up every day with what felt like the weight of the world on my chest. I had two small children at the time, an infant and a toddler, ...

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6 Bible Verses to Help Forgive Someone Who Hurt You
February 12th, 2015

6 Bible Verses to Help Forgive Someone Who Hurt You

Sarah Ortiz

I remember the last time someone really hurt me. The pain cut deep. Not only was I hurt, I was humiliated. For a time, I was perpetually angry. Every time this person called, I had a few choice words. Each conversation we had was dripping with sarcasm and ...

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7 Bible Verses for a Marriage in Trouble
February 5th, 2015

7 Bible Verses for a Marriage in Trouble

Sarah Ortiz

Marriage doesn’t always work out quite the way you planned it. As a child, you probably imagined your wedding countless times. You envisioned the perfect marriage, house, lawn and 2.5 kids. As an adult, your friends and family watched as you vowed to love, honor and respect the ...

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6 Prayers to Support Your Husband
January 29th, 2015

6 Prayers to Support Your Husband

Sarah Ortiz

Being married can be wonderful. You have a built-in best friend and automatic date for your office party. You can build a life and home together. You deal with his dirty socks, and he deals with your mess of makeup. But sometimes marriage feels much harder than ...

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