God – Signora Sheila

Only Man Walks Upright [and Our Sacred Trust]

Silhouetted man stands with a dog beside a calm lake at sunset, with reflections, distant homes, bare trees, and a pale moon.

The beauty and mystery of the heavens and the stars have long fascinated humanity. They speak of something higher and greater than ourselves. The wise men who worshiped the Christ-child were stargazers too. They searched the heavens for a sign of the coming King — the greatest King ever. They were searching, as humanity always has, forContinueContinue reading “Only Man Walks Upright [and Our Sacred Trust]”

Why Am I Here?

Young woman in blue sits on a wooden dock beside an open notebook, gazing at a calm lake at sunset; mountains and reflections create a peaceful mood.

That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”

The God of Reckless Abandon

They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years. “It’ll never work”, they told us. “Don’t do it! It’s crazy, insane. You’ve got toContinueContinue reading “The God of Reckless Abandon”

Never an Orphan

Cropped child in a gray sweater and jeans holds a floppy brown teddy bear against a textured beige wall, evoking comfort and loneliness.

Growing up, I thought I was an orphan, unwanted and abandoned by my “real” family. I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But in my case, these thoughts came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in theContinueContinue reading “Never an Orphan”

God Comes Softly, Building in Silence

Illustrated reconstruction of ancient Jerusalem, showing a grand temple, fortified stone walls, dense city streets, and olive groves beneath hazy hills.

From start to finish, God’s temple was a peculiar building. It was the Lord’s own house, designed by Him and built according to His specifications. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God’s glory, dedicating it totally to His honor. This granted it a special sort of beauty. “Solomon’s temple is the most wonderfulContinueContinue reading “God Comes Softly, Building in Silence”

Keep Running the Race

Lone trail runner jogs across a sunlit, golden-grass mountain ridge, with misty blue peaks and a clear sky creating a peaceful mood.

As I look back over the last few years, I have a question for you. How did these years treat you? They were difficult years everywhere with disease, natural disasters, war, crime, and violence. Perhaps, like many, you faced great personal challenges such as unemployment, the loss of a loved one, or serious health issues.ContinueContinue reading “Keep Running the Race”