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Focus on The Family – “Moments for Ministry Wives”
During the holidays most pastor’s wives expect a busier schedule than usual. Evening celebrations, Christmas parties, school programs and other seasonal events out number the nights we have at home, yet we manage to meet the daily needs of our families, after all it’s only temporary.(More)

Kindred Moment Column – Tri-County Women News -- “From Promiscuity to Promise”
God can use anyone and everyone. God especially uses those with a past.
Let’s look at the woman named Rahab. Remember her? In Joshua chapter 2, God moved on General Joshua’s heart to send two spies to view the land of Jericho before the children of Israel could enter. (More)

Senior Citizen’s Gazette - “A God Thought” –Column #1
“Are you listening to me?” My mom said, “And then louder – Sheryl Deann.” When mom used my middle name, I knew I was really in trouble. All the while, I had heard her; I had selective hearing. In much the same way, we can have selective hearing with God. (More)

InDeed – Article - "Moving From Fear to Faith"
“Keep your eyes closed and hold very still,” the x-ray technician instructed while the table I was laying on slid into the coffin-like MRI tube. Velcroed onto the examination table, I really had no choice but to do as I was told. On the outside, I was motionless. But on the inside, my mind was exploding. “What if I have a brain tumor? (More)

InDeed – Article - "Restoring the Wonder"
“Christians should be the most wonder-filled people in the world,” says writer Matthew Woodley. God created us to wonder. Wonder is an emotion aroused primarily by being in amazement. Wonder used as a verb is to notice, to marvel, and to be amazed. For some, the opposite may be our tendency. We are in a time crunch, we feel pressured to accomplish all that is on our plate... (More)

Senior Citizen’s Gazette - "A God Thought" Column # 2
“It’s a God Thing!” I heard Julie’s voice say excitedly. She could barely contain her enthusiasm when explaining God’s surprising answer to an overwhelming problem. Julie suddenly became a qualified witness of God, recognizing He was the one who intervened in her situation, in His way and in His time. (More)

Kindred Moment Column – Tri-County Women News “Daniel’s Decision”
Ever find yourself in a situation where you are too embarrassed to do what is right? Or maybe you are just too weak to follow through? Daniel was a young man who chose both the right way and the difficult way. (more)

InDeed – Article - "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"
In May of 2003, a Colorado rock climber set out on a day hike through a narrow Utah canyon. Although an experienced climber and outdoorsman, he made two nearly fatal mistakes, the first was to hike alone and the other was to not tell any one where he was going. Shortly into the hike, when the climber was pinned by an 800-pound boulder, he was faced with life or death. (More)

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	From Ashes to Beauty: Healing from the Past, Hope for the Future. Isaiah 61:3
	Devotionals Focus on The Family – “Moments for Ministry Wives” During the holidays most pastor’s wives expect a busier schedule than usual. Evening celebrations, Christmas parties, school programs and other seasonal events out number the nights we have at home, yet we manage to meet the daily needs of our families, after all it’s only temporary.(More) Kindred Moment Column – Tri-County Women News -- “From Promiscuity to Promise” God can use anyone and everyone. God especially uses those with a past. Let’s look at the woman named Rahab. Remember her? In Joshua chapter 2, God moved on General Joshua’s heart to send two spies to view the land of Jericho before the children of Israel could enter. (More) Senior Citizen’s Gazette - “A God Thought” –Column #1 “Are you listening to me?” My mom said, “And then louder – Sheryl Deann.” When mom used my middle name, I knew I was really in trouble. All the while, I had heard her; I had selective hearing. In much the same way, we can have selective hearing with God. (More) InDeed – Article - "Moving From Fear to Faith" “Keep your eyes closed and hold very still,” the x-ray technician instructed while the table I was laying on slid into the coffin-like MRI tube. Velcroed onto the examination table, I really had no choice but to do as I was told. On the outside, I was motionless. But on the inside, my mind was exploding. “What if I have a brain tumor? (More) InDeed – Article - "Restoring the Wonder" “Christians should be the most wonder-filled people in the world,” says writer Matthew Woodley. God created us to wonder. Wonder is an emotion aroused primarily by being in amazement. Wonder used as a verb is to notice, to marvel, and to be amazed. For some, the opposite may be our tendency. We are in a time crunch, we feel pressured to accomplish all that is on our plate... (More) Senior Citizen’s Gazette - "A God Thought" Column # 2 “It’s a God Thing!” I heard Julie’s voice say excitedly. She could barely contain her enthusiasm when explaining God’s surprising answer to an overwhelming problem. Julie suddenly became a qualified witness of God, recognizing He was the one who intervened in her situation, in His way and in His time. (More) Kindred Moment Column – Tri-County Women News “Daniel’s Decision” Ever find yourself in a situation where you are too embarrassed to do what is right? Or maybe you are just too weak to follow through? Daniel was a young man who chose both the right way and the difficult way. (more) InDeed – Article - "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" In May of 2003, a Colorado rock climber set out on a day hike through a narrow Utah canyon. Although an experienced climber and outdoorsman, he made two nearly fatal mistakes, the first was to hike alone and the other was to not tell any one where he was going. Shortly into the hike, when the climber was pinned by an 800-pound boulder, he was faced with life or death. (More) sheryl@FromAshesToBeauty.com