I’m Sarahbeth (also known as Beth or SB). I started blogging as a way of explaining to curious friends and relatives why I, a Jewish girl, became a Christian. That blog writing grew into a book, Confessions of a Prodigal Daughter, which was an Amazon bestseller in the “personal growth” category. Read a condensed version of my testimony here.
When people ask me why I felt the need to publish a memoir at the weary age of 23, I tell them I wrote the book I wanted to read, but simply couldn’t find (in hindsight, I do not recommend writing a memoir before your frontal lobe has finished developing). While my theology has evolved a lot since publishing in 2012, the book nonetheless holds a special place in my heart.
I went from non-denominational, to Episcopalian, to Anglican, before finally finding a home in the Catholic Church: a journey you can read more about here.
I was born in Connecticut, moved to Pennsylvania at age six, then to Ohio at age eight (where I spent the rest of my childhood), and now live in northern Colorado. I’m a wife to Joshua, mom to Amelia (+1 in heaven), and have two kitties, Zoey and Catniss Everclean.
A few of my favorite things: reading, freshly ground (then French pressed) coffee, candles, thrift shopping, pretzels, the color purple, autumn, independent bookstores, making jewelry, figure skating, thunderstorms, the scent of lavender, and cold weather. Dry humor is my love language, and my puns are always intended.
Key Posts:
- Why I’m (still) not a Messianic Jew
- From Deconstruction to Reconstruction: a story of doubt to faith
- Jewish Resources for Christians
- Key Theological Differences Between Judaism and Christianity