by Shelia Shook | Aug 8, 2025 | Be Inspired
Unexpected Blessings “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Buttercup Moments Katie sat alone under the pergola on her roof-top garden, absorbed...
by Shelia Shook | Jul 30, 2025 | Be Inspired, Embrace Life, Learn to Cope
What’s growing in your heart that you didn’t plant? Isaiah 55:13 – “Instead of the thorn bush the cypress will come up, and instead of the nettle the myrtle will come up.” I stood behind the fence at the edge of the garden and studied the weeds filling the soil,...
by Shelia Shook | Feb 1, 2025 | Be Inspired
Faith in God requires more than just one lesson. Have you ever shortchanged God with your faith? Let me share a story. The devil wanted to steal not only my joy, but my trust in God’s plan. A few weeks ago on the eve of an arctic vortex, I was staying with family...
by Shelia Shook | Jan 1, 2025 | Be Inspired
What does the term self-care mean to you? While it is true, we are wise to take care of ourselves, it doesn’t necessarily mean having a spa day. Taking care of ourselves involves our physical health, mental/emotional health, and our social/relationship health as well...
by Shelia Shook | Dec 1, 2024 | Be Inspired
Do you find your life is improved when it is seasoned with relationships? In our journey through life, we encounter both sweet moments and spicy adventures. Each adds its own flavor to our experiences. It’s what prompted the name of my website: Sugar and Spice of...
by Shelia Shook | Sep 24, 2024 | Be Inspired
Childhood Memories and a Simple Song When I was a little girl in Sunday School, we sang: “He’s got the whole world in His hands,He’s got the whole wide world in His hands,He’s got the whole world in His hands,He’s got the whole world in His hands.” That was...
