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 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Be Inspired
Recently, a friend told me about a discussion she had with a young man who didn’t believe in God. She said, “I don’t know what to say to him. He doesn’t believe the Bible, so showing him scripture means nothing to him. If he doesn’t...
by Shelia Shook | Jun 1, 2024 | Embrace Life
WHEN STORM WINDS BLOW A heavy mist blew off the rooftop and added a strange swirl to the already pouring, blowing rain. I watched the darkened sky and counted the seconds between lightning and thunder, and then laughed aloud when the thunder crashed and rolled. I sat...
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...
