by Sheryl Pellatiro | Jun 5, 2016 | Blog, Purpose
This morning in church, my pastor asked the question, “Do you know your WHY?” as we concluded a series on the Book of Acts. I thought it was a great topic to write about because I think many of us are confused and bewildered about our “WHY” in...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Jun 2, 2016 | Bible study, Wilderness Wanderings
Our study today comes from Exodus 14:10-12; 15:22-27; 16:1-3; 17:1-7. Please read these passages of Scripture. The moment we open our eyes in the morning, you and I make a conscious choice about what kind of day we will have. Will we choose optimism or pessimism?...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Joyful Living
It happened to me! I noticed that life was just ordinary. I knew I was just going through the motions. Putting on a happy face for my family and close friends. Posting about the good stuff on Facebook (heaven forbid if I ever let anyone know what’s really going...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 29, 2016 | Bible study, Wilderness Wanderings
Joseph was a prisoner. Sarah was barren. David, a fugitive. Job was broken, both emotionally and physically. Daniel became bait for the lions. Isaiah was rejected. Jesus was abandoned by His own followers. Peter was martyred. Paul was persecuted. And the list goes on...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 27, 2016 | Bible study, Wilderness Wanderings
We all want to experience the joy and peace of the mountaintop. In reality though, it’s not always possible. There are times when the desert becomes our home. We begin our journey by entering the wilderness with the nation of Israel. Our travels will launch us right...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 23, 2016 | Bible study, Wilderness Wanderings
If you could choose anywhere to live, would you select the desert? Would you build your dream house—your place of residence—in the middle of the desert, miles from civilization, where the weather is cruel and the isolation painful? I highly doubt you would dwell in a...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 21, 2016 | Blog, Love
Don’t tune me out because this seems like a familiar topic. Don’t log off until you’ve read it. Why? Because while these are truths we may have known for a long time, it’s always good to be reminded of them. I think you might need to hear this...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 19, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Read Joshua 2:8-11 and answer the following questions: What had the people of Jericho heard? What was their response? What did Rahab believe? Write out Rabab’s words in Joshua 2:11: Compare Rahab’s words with Hebrews 11:6. What does God honor? Rahab’s story is surely...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 16, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Finding Freedom, Joyful Living
Okay, here goes… We all have a human nature and sometimes it gets the best of us. It happened to me the other day. It really did! I’ll be transparent because I’m thinking that someone out there needs to hear this message. I’m not an authority...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 12, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
The story we about to embark upon is a story about faith and its blessings; a story about God’s mercy and grace; and a story about God choosing the most unlikely people to do His work. It’s also a story about God’s redemptive purposes going forth. Begin by reading...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 8, 2016 | Blog, Parenting
Today is Mother’s Day! I’m writing this post because you may be feeling like a failure with your kids simply because they don’t listen. You give wise advice and sometimes they turn around and walk in the opposite direction – they just...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 6, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
This morning, I was reading a blog on leadership. In referencing how he feels at the beginning of something the author said, “I experience the greatest doubt and anxiety at the start of something big. Whether it’s good or bad, I’m usually fine once I’m going. But...
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