by Shelia Shook | May 28, 2025 | Learn to Cope
Deep Roots It’s that time of year again when I prepare garden beds for flowers, vegetables, and fresh herbs. Unfortunately, I’d allowed the weeds to gather and cover the beautiful soil, and I had a time trying to clear them all out. At first, I ran my gloved hand...
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 | 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...
by Shelia Shook | Aug 5, 2024 | Learn to Cope
GOD SEES Do you struggle with living in the topsy-turvy nature of today’s world? I’ve read plenty of opinions on social media regarding the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony and its disregard for Christians and their values. It is heartening to witness the...
