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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Learn to Cope
What kind of things do you wonder? I’m working in VBS this year, leading the Bible study and it’s been a while since I worked with children. They can be unpredictable and outspoken. What if they ask a question I can’t answer? I was nervous, anxious. Oddly, I needed...
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...
