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Loose Lips Sink Ships
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Help for the Hurting
"Loose lips sink ships" is a term used in WWII to warn against unguarded talk. The United States Office of War Information utilized this phrase on posters during the war. The posters were created to warn servicemen and citizens to guard against careless talk about secure information that might be used by the enemy. The slogan particularly warned that talk about ship and troop movements and destinations, if overheard by the enemy, could result in our ships being sunk by German U-boats. The phrase has remained in use and today generally means to avoid all careless talk.
A Dangerous Enemy
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Heaven
That was the cry of the newspaper girl in the recent Cedarville Middle School production of Kilroy was Here. Who doesn't love a good mystery? That is just what we got to enjoy as Abigail, two cousins, & many friends all worked hard to provide quality entertainment as well as an important history lesson for each of the attendees.
Soar
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Transforming the Mind
I dragged myself out of bed a few months ago burdened by many questions and concerns. I had tossed and turned all night as my mind churned on and on, unwilling to shut down. I had only just fallen into a deep sleep when the grating sound of the alarm startled me and I knew I had to get up. After making lunches and saying goodbye to you kids leaving for school I sat down in my chair and wondered how I would ever get through the day. I opened my Bible to Isaiah 40 hoping to supernaturally imbibe some hidden strength from the words on the page. I waited and prayed and after a few minutes felt that I could at least take a shower and get going to work.
Water into Wine
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Marriage
What had started out as a joyous day was near disaster. The bride and groom had waited excitedly for the celebration of their marriage. The invitations had been sent out, the feast prepared and the crowd had gathered for the festivities. As the unsuspecting guests danced the night away, Mary, the mother of Jesus, realized with horror that they had run out of wine. She understood immediately that, in this culture, the current predicament was a terrible faux pas. Such a miscalculation would be a great humiliation for the newly married couple.
Lost Dreams
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Encouragement, Hope, Transforming the Mind
There were many times years ago when the voices of talking vegetables would entertain you kids while I would sit down for a much needed rest. Though I didn't always like for you to watch lots of TV, I didn't mind the VeggieTales episodes because I knew it would keep you happily busy while at the same time teaching wholesome Bible lessons. That is why when Dad suggested I read a book he had just finished, Me, Myself, & Bob by Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales, my interest was piqued.
A Friend of God
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Knowing God, Transforming the Mind
Do you have an insatiable desire to know God? Moses did. Reading this verse I recognize the passion of one craving to experience God and His ways on a deeper level than most of us do today. What brought Moses to this place of desire?
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…