Desperate Search for the Lost
We tore the sheets off the bed, shined flashlights under tables and chairs, even dug through the kitchen silverware drawers looking for one of our most valuable possessions. It seemed to have vanished.
Ambitiously Anticipating Advent
“When can we open our presents?” my eight-year old daughter asked. “Only seven more sleeps,” I said. I’d been teaching my children to be patient through a special ‘finding the baby Jesus’ hide and seek game we
Blind Spot
“Whew, that was close,” I thought, as I maneuvered my car back into the center lane, realizing I’d missed hitting the car I’d passed, by just a few inches. “That Mazda was in my blind spot.” Although the
Are you an extrovert? You like to be the life of the party, right? Or would you prefer to be behind the scenes? (Introverts are the ones who usually plan the party. LOL ) It is so helpful when we
“How could church people be so mean?” I thought to myself. Just a few hours earlier, my pastor- husband had been told to turn in his resignation. Now, I was the sole supporter of our little family of four with
Do you know who you are? You might say, of course, I am (your name). I work (your employment). I am single, married to (your spouse’s name) and I have (number of children or pets). But these are roles you
Poor, Hungry, Desperate
I did a lot of soul searching upon my recent re-entry from a mission trip to one of the poorest countries in the world – Uganda. Extreme poverty is defined as living on $1.25 or less
Thanks for asking! To clarify this ministry, here’s our mission statement.
From Ashes To Beauty Ministries was founded on four principles: the desire to teach, train, coach individuals and counsel groups and individuals how to apply God’s word to
Uganda 2017 is history. Thank you so much for your prayers. I am honored to represent you, your church and our great God.
The Discipleship Course/Tororo, Uganda 2017 –
We are thankful to report, there were
Happy Friday Friends – Sheryl’s June News!
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
June Joy! I love summer. What? Summer in Bakersfield? Yes, that’s