Sometimes we all need to push life’s pause button. Check this out: “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) I don’t deny the fact that I need a break. But you need one, too! So . . . how about taking one together? Seriously. Would you consider […]
Once in a while, I’m going to use this blog as a way to answer some questions I’ve received. I recently got this one—and maybe you have friends who struggle with this as well: It doesn’t seem fair that God would send people to hell who have never heard of Him. How can this be? […]
Congrats! God wants to reward you. He says this in Revelation 2:2: “I know how many good things you are doing. I have watched your hard work. . . .” (The Living Bible) He knows exactly how many good things you’ve done. Think about it: Every good thing you do is seen by your heavenly […]
We hate satan. And we hate it when he messes with us. But guess what—God has given you a weapon to rip satan’s strategies to shreds. We’re told in Ephesians 6:17 that God has gifted us with the sword of the Spirit—which is the Word of God. The sword referred to in this Scripture, comes […]
Many of you know that my precious Dad (Elmer B. Shellenberger) passed away a month ago. He was almost 93. He was my hero. When I was a little girl, I asked him to build me something: “Daddy, will you make me one of those things that people stand behind when they speak?” “You mean […]
One glance at the Grand Canyon, a laughing hyena and Niagara Falls shows that we serve a God of creativity. And because HE is creative, He loves to pour His creativity into His children. Check out one of my favorite Scriptures from the Message: “Live creatively, friends. Make a careful exploration of who you are […]
The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah demonstrated exemplified and illustrated Christ. Both were rejected and mistreated. Though Jeremiah’s story can be depressing, it CAN encourage us. He was called a liar, (Jeremiah 43:2) . . . was left in the mud at the bottom of a well to die . . . (Jeremiah 38:6), his […]
Has it been a rough week? Do you need some encouragement? “The One who formed you says, ‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you […]