When our girls were in middle school, my husband coached their basketball teams. They attended small Christian schools and were often outsized by the opposing teams. He taught them that a winning strategy does not consist only of a great offense, but games are won with defense. Our tenacious little team scored a lot of …
Author: sheilaalewine
How Far Will You Follow?
Who is Jesus to you? What does it mean to call yourself a Christ-follower? Did you know that many religions revere and respect Jesus at a certain level? The Muslim faith accepts Him as a prophet to be revered and respected. Jews acknowledge He had supernatural powers and performed miracles. Hinduism calls Jesus one “god” …
Moving Forward Without Regrets
Having married a man called to full-time ministry, I’ve had a lot of practice at saying goodbye as we transition from one God-given “assignment” to the next. Inevitably, there’s a period of reflection, looking back to consider what we did well, what we could have done better, and what we wish we had more time …
Battle-Ready
Ephesians 6:11-12 – Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in …
How To Impact The Kingdom of God
Do you ever feel that you are not a very good influence on others as far as your faith is concerned? Most of us have doubts that God is using us or could use us to have an impact on His kingdom. Yesterday, I heard the sweetest story that disputes that idea. I have an …
The Way Of The Word 