Engaging the World
I wrote about coming home from the first ministry event of the 2022 speaking season here. But, I have a lot more to say about our stay at Orange Beach and what Father God is teaching me about engaging the world with the love of Christ. I share it with hopes that it can help you share your faith in the One true God, too!
When God Has a Question for You
Hello friend, greetings from my back porch where I would not be stationed were it not for the breeze from the ceiling fans! I dearly love writing outdoors but the August humidity in Louisiana is legendary and today is no different. It showered briefly earlier and it's trying to build up again. I'd give up and ask the Good Lord to send it on down,
TOE POPPING IS AN ACQUIRED TASTE or Miscellaneous thoughts from the porch
Hello my friend, I hope you're busy squeezing the last big of goodness out of this summer. We are! It's been several long hot months for us, but glory to God, last night we got 2-4 inches on the farm. We were ecstatic about getting to turn the pumps off and giving everyone a break from watering. Don't get me wrong, we're grateful that we
To Bless Another is to Bless God Himself
Hello friend, God's word tells us to, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Make sure your children hear you first
Let's get one thing out in the open. I expect blow back for speaking to this subject. I'm okay with that. I'll choose to love those who agree with me and those who don't. I won't be silent because the truth is now considered intolerant or hateful. I intend to keep speaking truth in love as long as I have voice and opportunity because one
Praise for Ordinary Days
Hello friend, it's Shellie dropping in for a visit with news from the parental front, but first, a reminder. Do remember, that I only remind you, because Father God has first had His way reminding me. That said, our ordinary days are not a postscript or a place keeper between more important events. And they aren’t side notes to what God is calling us to do.
Ask the right question and find The Answer
…How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. Matthew 23:37 Those words were with me when I opened my eyes this morning and they were still circling in my thoughts as I took my coffee to the back porch and sat down to pray. I recognized them as the mournful lament
A story to help you hang in there and not give up!
Hey friend! I'm knee deep in writing on the Gospel of John study I've mentioned to you before. My deadline is late August to turn it in to my publisher and I would love your prayer support as I write. But right now, I'm stopping to encourage YOU. Meet me in the video below and invite a friend to join us. God loves you and
Join Shellie and Jenny Dean Schmidt on The Story Table
Hello my friend! I interviewed Jenny Dean Schmidt, AKA The Channel Mom, on The Story Table. She has a new book out called, "Mom, You're Amazing", right here in time for Mother's Day! Trust me, you'll love Jenny! Everyone does. You can join our conversation here. It may be geared toward moms, but Jenny has so much to say about where we are and how
Have You Seen the hot new show? “What’s Up With Weston”!
Hey friends, I'm dropping in to tell you about a brand new show called "What's Up with Weston!" That would be my youngest grandson, and this would be his first episode. ~smile~ Check it out. There's an invite for you in the middle of it! Hugs, Shellie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZLwwPtOQY