How to grab the promise of 2023!
Let’s talk about the new year! We love the promise of 2023's blank slate, don’t we, friend? We start out with gusto, making plans to let “that” go and do “this” better. I know I do. At the same time, past experience reminds me if I rely on myself to meet those expectations the only thing I’ll discover are the inevitability of my own fallibility. Thankfully, gratefully,
A Christmas Story – Keep Believing to Have Life
For many years now, December the 14th has brought with it a flood of emotions. I suspect it always will. The following story is told with the blessing of my dear friend, Debbie Fortenberry. I offer you this excerpt from my next book, Seizing the Good Life to be released June 13th, 2023. For though it is Debbie's story to tell, she gave her approval to
Have Yourself a Meaningful Little Christmas
The message fell into my heart weeks ago and stayed with me, “Have yourself a Meaningful Little Christmas.” I didn’t know what I was meant to do with it, but I determined to listen. I’ve learned if I’ll value God’s inside voice, He’ll elaborate. Granted, I recognized the gentle spin of the lyrics from the old Christmas classic. I’m not that dense. But any meaning beyond
COVER REVEAL!
It hit me like a ton of bricks! I revealed the cover of the new book on social media a full month ago now-- and I didn't share it with y'all. That's a HUGE fail on my side of the screen. I owe this community an apology. Forgive me. Please. Many of you have been with me for decades now and many of you have
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!
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
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
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
Secret Stuff and Jesus Stuffies!
Hello Dear Reader! Here I am back with another missive. It's literally feast or famine with me, isn't it? What can I say. Sometimes I just think of y'all and I know I've got to share. So, how about it? Wanna read some secret stuff? I haven’t cleared this with anyone (as in publisher and agent type people) but I’m gonna drop a few words