Author Archives: Sarah Taylor

“I just don’t feel like I have a place where I belong.” My friend Elizabeth shared those words with me, tenderly, as we ate lunch. I nodded my head. This feeling st...

She taught me how to use a mop and a bucket. I resented it at first, because, well, I was eight.We were at girl scout camp, and my mom took me in the back room by the kitchen in the cafeteria...

Right now, we’re about to wrap up “Share the SPIRIT,” a time that’s always so meaningful here at SPIRIT 105.3. These past 24 hours, we’ve heard so many stories of how God...

Amazing how such an ordinary memory from childhood has lasted so long. I must have been about eight. The assignment from our teacher was simple enough: draw a bird. My striving, type...

A conversation with a stranger that lasted less than five minutes was the highlight of my week. I was returning a rental car and the sales guy noticed I'd preset the station to 105.3 FM. 'My mom liste...

If you find yourself at a less-than Norman Rockwell-style Thanksgiving table this year, I have some relieving news. You’re in good company. I was discussing the holiday with a coworker the other...

“That’s it!” Debbie exclaimed as I told her the title of the song she had heard at just the right time the other morning. “I’m gonna go find those lyrics right now!&rdquo...

“Wheres my tote bag?” exclaims my seven year old minutes before we head out the door. We’re headed to Vacation Bible School and Olivia has decided to proclaim that this misp...

Perhaps joy seems to find you naturally. You wake up ready for the day, bounding with positive thoughts and energy and no matter what comes your way, you’re able to stay positive and just smile....

Just the right song at just the right time. I can still remember my old apartment, over a decade ago, when I was crying and trying to start a prayer to God, but words escaped me. I knew I had...