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Cranky Kittens
By Sandra Sheridan | | Help for the Hurting, Small Town Happenings
I chuckled as I watched the little balls of fur roll around on the concrete patio. One second they were a blur of yellow, black & white wrestling with passion and the next second the yellow was pouncing through the air trying to catch a fly while the black, brown & white was burrowing beneath the hostas along the porch.
Graduation Day and Beyond
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Prayer, Prayer
This past weekend was a busy one. We went to numerous graduation parties, attended a graduation ceremony, and hosted a party for John-Keith. It was exciting and nostalgic to look back at all the photos showing the progression of maturity over the years. For this mama it was also a little disconcerting to think of how the years have passed so quickly. It seems like only yesterday I was bringing home a sweet bundle of good-natured joy. Now my third child, along with all his friends and classmates, have roamed the halls of our town's school for the last time - on to bigger and better things!
Knock, Knock, Who’s There?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Encouragement, Relationships
Everyone is longing for a satisfying relationship that will meet the deepest emotional needs. We were created with this burning desire deep inside and will never be complete until it is met. So often we try to fill this void by searching for the "right" person who will love us and make us feel good and whole. We burn ourselves out running from one person to the next, always being disappointed that we can not find the perfect match for us. Even if we have found "Mr. or Mrs. Right," when we expect them to fulfill our every desire for deep relationship we will ultimately be disappointed and frustrated.
Rewards that Remain
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Heaven
At the end of every school year there are awards ceremonies to attend. I can remember how exciting it was to sit in the audience wondering whether my name would be called to walk to the front and accept a reward for my hard work.
How much do you love?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Heaven
The spicy smell of baked lamb wafted through the house as religious leaders and other men of distinction moved to take their places at the table set for the occasion. The conversation flowed easily and the excitement mounted as they wondered what words this controversial teacher, who also was a guest, would have to say.
Weak Strength
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Dear Kids, I Corinthians 1:25b. … the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. It seems that many people these days spend a lot of time and money investing in their bodies. It is greatly valued in today’s society to be physically and mentally strong. I have watched many press themselves to the limit to…
2 Deaths Precious in the Sight of the LORD
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family History, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope
Death is a grievous thing, but for the believer it will be a glorious thing. It is precious in the sight of the LORD for we will see Him and finally be home.
God’s Work, God’s Way: A Guide for Successful Ministry
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Faith, God’s Power, Holy Spirit, Prayer
God’s work can only be done in God’s power by faith! Sometimes we get sloppy in ministry. That’s when we have to get back to the basics.
Hidden Beauty – Podcast
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
Many years ago when I was still in high school, I learned an important lesson about beauty that nobody could have taught me with mere words. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying me a cup of tea to help support my ministry!
They Saw No One But Jesus: An Important Family Policy
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Peter attended Jesus' transfiguration, but he got sidetracked. After God spoke, the men fell and when they got up they saw no one but Jesus.
Take Up Your Cross – Trusting God When Life Gets Hard
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Discipleship, Faith
There may be difficult days you don't understand, but take up your cross and follow Jesus. Trust the One Who knows what he is doing.
Loose Lips Sink Ships – Podcast
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
A few years ago we were watching Abigail’s middle school perform in the musical, Kilroy was Here, a comedy set in the WW2 era. One of the lines in the song, “Spies,” says, “We mustn’t lose our grip, here’s a tip, Loose lips sink ships.” Sssssshhhhh!” Many thousands of years before the 1940’s God’s word…