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 | 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 | 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 | Jun 1, 2023 | Embrace Life
Have You ever experienced a missing child? If you have, you know the horrible feeling of helplessness—the intense angst. And when you found them to be safe, you know the ecstasy of relief that washes over you. The Lost Toddler When my son was two years old, he went...
by Shelia Shook | Nov 25, 2022 | Embrace Life
Yesterday’s post, Thanksgiving, A U.S. Holiday noted how other countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving as we do, but they do. There are many countries that celebrate Harvest with a feast and gathering of family and friends. Our celebration is unique in that...