by Shelia Shook | Mar 31, 2024 | Be Inspired
Church service was inspiring— thought-provoking. The message was a little different than the usual Easter themed sermon. It was more, “What is my witness? What is my story? If someone asked me what gives me hope; why do I trust and believe in God; why am I not like...
by Shelia Shook | Dec 30, 2023 | Be Inspired
The night was clear but cold. I pulled my shawl closer to ward off the chill. The heater would soon warm the house, but the cold scene in front of me continued to draw me in. I stood alone in front of the Nativity spread out on the buffet this year. In the past we put...
by Shelia Shook | Nov 30, 2023 | Be Inspired
Have you ever had an out of body experience? Spooky if you’re not with the Holy Father. But was my experience really out-of-body? What do you think? The air became charged with a strange power. I remember when as a teenager I prayed with my mom beside her bed on our...
by Shelia Shook | Sep 14, 2023 | Be Inspired
Baby feet. Baby Feet Tiny footprints. Soft, tender skin. Kissable. Adorable as they kick and work the legs they are connected to. We see them wobble when they stand to gain their balance. Feet grow, walk, run, and jump. They kick a ball or jump a rope, dance, swim,...
by Shelia Shook | Jul 31, 2023 | Be Inspired
Seven Lessons We Can Learn from The Ant Proverbs 6:6 “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways and be wise.” The scriptures tell us to “go to the ant, you sluggard.” (OUCH! That’s harsh. But does loafer, shirker or good-for-nothing sound any better?...
by Shelia Shook | Dec 24, 2022 | Be Inspired
Ah, the memories of Christmas’ past inspire us, and new memories are made. We know Christmas is meant to be a celebration of Jesus’ birth. It is a Holy, awe-inspiring occasion. Christmas is not just reindeer and Santa, presents and twinkling lights, sweet decadent...
