"When I compare myself to the stories in the Bible I replace the human voice with a divine one." I had the honor of being a guest writer for Heather Creekmore on her blog Compared To Who Click to read how I can find comfort in comparing my situation to those who shared similar struggles in the bible. Continue Reading
8 Ways to Have a Strong Marriage ~ Part 2
8 ways to have a strong marriage (This is Part 2 of a two-part series about intentionally investing in your marriage. If you missed Part 1, you can read it right here.) In last week's post, I gave you the story of how Todd and I met and that I believe in the power of having a noble plan. It is most critical to have and keep a plan after you married. Getting married is the easy part, staying married is the rewarding part and one only gets a reward for hard work. I was watching Bill Gaither Continue Reading
How to have a marriage that fulfills ~ Advice from an expert
(This is Part 1 of a two-part series about intentionally investing in your marriage.) I volunteer my time working with high school students at a Christian academy. I have substituted for the senior bible class from time to time, and one of the topics I've taught has been marriage. Having a plan for what's ahead in the real world is vital for a marriage’s success. I'm passionate about discussing the importance of knowing what they do and don't want in a marriage. It's been rewarding to share Continue Reading
Rearranging my nest and a time to every purpose, under heaven .
Of all the seasonal changes I like Fall the best. The busyness of spring and summer start to wind down and we prepare for the winter ahead. Vibrant colors of the changing leaves and the crispness of the air bring a reflection of the blessings I’ve been given. September is the first month of fall it is called the harvest month. It starts the season of gathering and gratitude. For me this September is a month of leaving, reflection and new beginnings starting today, August 30, but close Continue Reading
The power of knowing who I am that gives me courage
Hello, my name is Cheri and I am a writer. I follow many writers on Instagram and I have seen a trend for what is called #fridayintroductions. It is a nice way for those who are interested to learn more about the writer and also relate to them. The writer will list some facts about their childhood, their writing struggles, their current situation, and dreams. It is not as fun as sitting one on one with them over lunch, but it helps their readers get a glimpse at who is holding the pen that Continue Reading
How Pruning Will Restore And Maintain Spiritual Growth
I can remember only one time in my life when I actually had a beautiful rose garden. It was a summer when my children were little and needed outdoor supervision. I would work on my roses while they played. My father loves to garden, and he told me how to make my roses flourish. I would fertilize often as well as use my soapy water to spray them. He showed me where to cut the rose when I wanted to take them indoors for a proud display and he explained what a sucker is. The sucker will pop up Continue Reading
Finding Faith That Makes You Twirl With Joy
Several years ago my daughter was a flower girl at my sister’s wedding. She loved her dress and would twirl all around the venue watching it billow. Several people would come up to her and tell her she was so pretty, to which she smiled and said, “I know”. As her parent, my heart filled with joy watching her soak in the moment as if the whole occasion was about her. She was not hindered by the fear of what others thought. She was not told that she shouldn’t say “I know” because that is Continue Reading
When you are done hiding! How exposure will heal
Sin, shame, and hiding is a sequence that starts at a very early age. I can remember my daughter as early as 18 months trying to hide the marker behind her back, as I asked who used the wall as a canvas, or my 8-year-old son hiding a nerf football under his sheets after using it to see if it would break the glass on a framed poster in his room (it did on the 12th attempt). Even animals know when they have been less than obedient and Youtube has plenty of animal shaming videos that can keep you Continue Reading