About Sharon Black

Sharon Black has spent more than 20 years as an associate teaching professor in the McKay School of Education at BYU—teaching as well as editing, writing, researching, designing curriculum, and doing other miscellaneous language-related items. In the field of education, she has authored or co-authored several books and written many book chapters, as well as authored and co-authored more journal articles than she will bother to count. She has edited more books, book chapters, journal articles, and administrative documents and projects than anyone will bother to count (or should). Most significant, she has three children and one grandchild.

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A Sparrow Song: Watch Care and Worth

Many years ago, during a worthlessness spell (which many of us seem... read more

Layer of Strength: An Easter Reflection

"We may think that coming unto Christ requires a strength, power, and... read more

Sacred Change

He sat among the king's elite "priests"—listening. The king seemed anxious at... read more

Pure Light

Silent Night! Holy Night! Son of God, love's pure light The final... read more

Christ's Loving Face: Seeing Him

Children may learn to know Christ's loving face. I feel my Savior's... read more

Inner Worth, Outer Distraction—A Warning

My Frame: A Parable

My health issues often make me dizzy or light headed—I bump into... read more

Enough for Today: Grace Line by Line

I have a large wooden sign in my bedroom, which continually reminds... read more

Individual Gifts: From God for Service

“Touch is my reality,” wrote the adult Helen Keller, who had lost... read more

Fruit or Faith and Foresight: Lessons From Biblical...

Fig trees were a common and popular food source in Christ’s Israel.... read more

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