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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.
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.
Be Still And Know That I Am God
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Knowing God, Meditation, Transforming the Mind
Jesus's disciple, Peter, had many quiet hours with Jesus and God revealed Jesus's identity to Him. God also calls us, "Be still and know I am God."
An Important Warning – Learning From Jesus’ Disciples
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Encouragement, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
In what ways do we need to think less of our temporal needs in order to hear and respond to the important warning in God’s words?
Better Farm Equipment & The Holy Spirit’s Power
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Family Life, God’s Power, Holy Spirit, Small Town Happenings
Don't try to break through to peoples’ hearts alone. Use the Holy Spirit's power to sow gospel seed. It’s the only way to reap a good harvest.
A Step Back in Time
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Transforming the Mind
This weekend I stepped back into time. The warm sun glistened on the small pond that graced the front of the home where we held a special auction on Saturday. No one who attended would argue that the temperature, the setting, and the atmosphere were not perfect. Many attenders came to buy, but others just to drink in the nostalgia created by the beautiful antique furniture and memorabilia from years gone by.
GET OUT OF BOUNDS! STOP THE CLOCK!
By Sandra Sheridan | | Confession, Decision-Making, Encouragement
The crisp cool weather of a Midwest autumn ushers in football season. Who doesn't like to bundle up in their favorite teams colors and join friends and classmates at the high school stadium? The steady cadence of the snare drums and marching band just makes your blood start pumping and the thrill of seeing the team stampede onto the field brings a huge rush.
A Load of Bricks
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Faith, Family Life, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Wisdom for Living
Have you ever felt like you were carrying a load of bricks on your chest? Sometimes life drops a heavy bundle of cares and concerns on your heart that threaten to crush you. During these times friends may try to comfort with words like, "I know just how you feel," or "I understand what you are going through." While appreciating their concern, it is easy to wonder if anyone could truly comprehend the weight of your burdens.
Lighting Up the Farm Science Review
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Heaven, Hope
The smell of strong coffee and savory sausage wafted through the damp morning air as I strode down Soybean Avenue. Maneuvering my way through the growing crowds of people, I caught snatches of conversations buzzing around me discussing the newest farm equipment and the price of corn.
Discipleship – Counting the Cost
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Salvation
Making a decision to follow Jesus involves a large cost. Yes, God's gift of salvation is free - Christ paid the price for our sins when He took our punishment on the cross, but following Him has a steep price tag. It is essential to think about the price before you make a decision to commit yourself as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In other words, one needs to count the cost.
The Great Potato Crop
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith
This weekend Dad started digging up potatoes. The cool September weather was perfect to begin uncovering this buried treasure. You carefully penetrate the earth at the base of the hill with your fork, turn over the soil, and examine what you find. The dirt falls through the fork tines leaving an abundance of tubers.