stewardship – Signora Sheila

Debt-Free Living or Pop Goes the Money?

Colorful decorative box overflowing with U.S. dollar bills and coins on a table, suggesting money spilling out disappearing too quickly.

Do you remember singing “Pop Goes the Weasel” as a child? Or hearing it played by a jack-in-the-box or an ice cream truck? This traditional English song originated in the mid-19th century as a country dance, nursery rhyme, and singing game. It has entertained children for decades. I hadn’t heard this song in years, soContinueContinue reading “Debt-Free Living or Pop Goes the Money?”

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?”

Old Age Isn’t For Wimps

Smiling older woman in a blue sweater raises both fists in celebration outdoors, with warm autumn trees softly blurred behind her.

We never expect bad things to happen. Even though we know they do happen, we tend to think they won’t happen to us. For example, I didn’t expect my first pregnancy to end in a miscarriage. Nor did I expect my husband to have a near-fatal chainsaw accident or for me to fall down theContinueContinue reading “Old Age Isn’t For Wimps”

The Golden Years of Worry

Elderly couple reviewing paperwork together at a kitchen table; the woman looks concerned while the man offers reassuring support.

The Golden Years are touted as a time of leisure, free from many responsibilities and rigid schedules. A time to enjoy life, and maybe even a little prosperity. But for many seniors, the Golden Years might more accurately be described as the “Worry Years”. Because they often bring fear and concerns about declining health, theContinueContinue reading “The Golden Years of Worry”

Abundant Minimalism

Nested glossy red heart-shaped bowls sit on a tabletop, surrounded by colorful dishes, creating a playful, loving mood.

Even though I strive to be a minimalist, I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on possessions – just from a different perspective. It’s not that material possessions are necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm, comfy bed? But it’s also because God delights in blessing us. He doesContinueContinue reading “Abundant Minimalism”