December 13, 2019

When God Cried...Celebrating Christmas At The Cross

December 13, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

God Himself, as a human baby, cried in the manger. What could the tears of God be for? Cries for Redemption drawing near. Cries for Salvation becoming a reality. Tears for the souls of millions of sinners who would be made right, and tears for millions who would refuse. Did baby Jesus cry because He knew the cross was His reason for living, and for dying? How can you celebrate Christmas at the cross? By understanding why He came.

November 11, 2019

Surviving Seasons of Change

November 11, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Changes were on the horizon of my life and so many areas seem to be unsettled. Life changes, church changes, financial changes-you name it and it was up for grabs. They were the growing-up-and-growing-older-kind-of-changes, ya know? I was in the seasons of life that make a mama’s heart swell with joy and break all at once. The enemy was busy lobbing his fiery darts at my weary shield of faith, while I was trying to get a grip on my middle-aged mess. The lesson? Surviving seasons of change.

October 12, 2019

Hope For A Pathetic Prayer Life

October 12, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

There was a time in my life when praying felt a lot like going to the dentist to get a tooth fixed. The sense of necessity and dread were all jumbled into a nice big ball of anxiety. I knew in my burdened heart of hearts that a repair job was necessary, but I dreaded the remedy more than the ache. I had been in church all of my life and never felt confident in praying. WHY IS PRAYING SO HARD! My prayer life was pathetic to say the least, kind of like a bad case of hiccups. Have you ever felt that way about prayer? Obviously I have, and here are 3 powerful things God taught me as he turned my puny, pathetic prayer life into intimate conversations with my Creator.

August 30, 2019

How To Make A Wise Decision (Part 2)

August 30, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Is your life at a crossroads and you feel like you don’t know which way to turn? Do you wish that someone would just tell you what to do rather than wandering around in murky waters groping for an answer that you hope will turn out right? Sometimes emotions and feelings can carry away the unsuspecting into troubled waters. How can you avoid making poor choices? It begins by seeking God’s wisdom and His perspective. Here are a few questions to discuss with the All-Knowing, Ever-present, All-powerful, Creator of the Universe, who has a plan for your life.

August 30, 2019

How To Make Wise Decisions (Part 1)

August 30, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

We have all been at a critical crossroads in life at one time or another. It’s that place where you feel confused about your future, unsure of God’s will, or wondering if you are even on the right road in the first place. Sorting out facts from feelings can be a bit overwhelming and leave you believing a lie that God is nowhere in sight. Are you there right now? Have you ever wondered how to make a wise decision that honors God and keeps you headed in the right direction? When you are standing at a crossroads it is wise to not only turn to the Word of God, but also ask yourself these questions to help guide you to God’s very best. Let’s learn how to make a wise decision!

August 01, 2019

4 Keys To Stop Your Past From Living In Your Present

August 01, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

On those days when my my deepest regrets decide to prick me, I turn to the Bible and it reminds me that my old self is dead. But, what about the days when memories of the old self come back in living color? God's word gives us 4 keys to stop our past from living in our present.

June 27, 2019

Simply Color...How To Color Your Bible!

June 27, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Do you feel lost the minute you open your Bible? Do you feel frustrated trying to understand Scripture? You are not alone. Rediscover the joy of your salvation, the beauty of the Gospel, and the God who loves you unconditionally. Join me as we journey through 17 days of personal study and watch how God can turn complex theology into simple faith with the swipe of a colored pencil. Simply Color. Simply Scripture.

June 18, 2019

How Do I Know God's Will For Me?...3 Biblical Truths For Direction

June 18, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Knowing God's will. I have wrestled with that monster more times in my life than I care to admit. The fingers of doubt and uncertainty tap on my shoulder to distract me whenever God wants to take me to the next level of knowing Him. How do I differentiate between not being in His will or if this is open warfare keeping me from pursuing God's will? Here are 3 Biblical truths to keep in mind when uncertainty brings waves of self doubt and fear.

May 13, 2019

Mama Love ... Reveling In God's Great Love Story

May 13, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Since becoming a mom a few short months ago, I feel like I’ve gotten to see a small glimpse of what God’s love for me looks like in a way I never have before. While I know God’s love for me is still pretty much incomprehensible, I think becoming a mom has shifted my perspective. It’s opened my eyes to a new kind of love that I’ve never felt before, and it began at the cross. Do you revel in God’s Great Love Story?

April 29, 2019

Maximize the Micro-Moments in Your Marriage

April 29, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

The two feet between our chairs felt more like miles. How did we get here? Is it possible to experience kindness and love toward each other? Forever seems too long. I’m tired. I sat genuinely confused. How could I fix our marriage when I didn’t understand how it became broken? We hadn’t experienced a huge crisis in our marriage. So why did it feel like we disliked each other so much? Why were we simply tolerating each other? Where had the intimacy gone? Could we ever get back to a place where we were excited to be married to each other? The fact that I didn’t have a reason for our lack of connection bothered me even more. So I did some digging. And it turns out, we weren’t alone.

March 12, 2019

When Forgiveness Hurts...Help For The Wounded Heart

March 12, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Forgiveness is letting go of the right to retaliate for the hurt that has been done to you-it doesn't mean you forget the hurt. So, how do you forgive when someone hurts you deeply? When the heart wounds bleed deep, we can turn to the only One who shows us how to ultimately forgive. Jesus is the balm for a wounded heart and our healing for a broken past.

February 19, 2019

Balancing Jesus and Me ... A Lesson In Distracted Devotion

February 19, 2019/ Sheryl Aeschliman

I used to think I was doing really good at balancing my Jesus time and me time. Self care-you know. Then one day while I was happily having some “me time” Jesus and I had a little chat. My devotion to the Creator of the Universe was getting side stepped by a Hallmark movie and I had been ignoring my first love. My lesson in distracted devotion unfolded like this…

November 08, 2018

The Day Worship Became My New Normal

November 08, 2018/ Sheryl Aeschliman

Intimate worship. There is simply no better place to be than in His presence, continually washed by His grace. Swimming in His sea of redemption. Being surrounded by His protection. Feeling His embrace and seeking His comfort. Knowing the security of being engulfed in His sanctification. What passion needs to awaken inside your soul that will enable you to worship God more intimately?

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