by Sheryl Pellatiro | May 3, 2016 | Blog
Do you ever wonder what you will leave behind for your loved ones? Maybe you haven’t thought about it. Or perhaps you wonder if you will leave behind anything good. The longing for heaven gets stronger in us the older we get. And we do think about the day we are...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 29, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Our passage continues in Joshua. In Joshua 1:6-9, God breaks down what His success is. Here’s my two cents: this message is for every believer. We want to be successful. But we often look for it in the world. We work towards the approval of people. But as believers,...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, The Church
When you look at others, do you see their faults or their strong points? Do you focus on their heart or the things you don’t like? Here’s what I see. I’ve observed a lot of judgment going on. Now please hear me because this is a topic not discussed...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 22, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Joshua is standing on the heels of greatness. He will witness spectacular things and be challenged in this new role. Since the Israelites left Egypt forty years prior, Joshua had known God’s plan and promise. He heard the people speak of it. While God showed up in...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Faith in Action, Joyful Living
Down through the centuries, Thomas (one of Jesus’ disciples) has been referred to as Doubting Thomas. I’m not sure I would like that name. I’d much prefer Trusting Sheryl. Or Believing Sheryl. Let’s briefly take a look at this...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 15, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Read Joshua 1:1-5 and summarize briefly. When did Joshua become the leader of Israel (Joshua 1:1-2)? While God was preparing Joshua to lead His people into their new land, he did not take the reins until after Moses had died. I found this interesting. This was the...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 10, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth
Sometimes it seems as though God has forgotten us. We’ve prayed! We’ve sought! We’ve waited! And yet, why hasn’t God shown up and handled the situation? Trust me! I know! I’ve been praying for a loved one for a long time. It seems like an...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 8, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Read Numbers 27:15-23. Write down the events of Joshua’s commissioning. A great leader is one that cares about his flock and does not seek self-glorification. Moses exemplifies a great leader in this passage. Rather than wallow in self-pity because he was kept from...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 3, 2016 | Blog, Love
Oh boy, Satan is pressing in. He’s at it again and trying to get me to cave. Sometimes it feels like this war will never end. Can you relate? I hear myself saying to God, “Father, just take me home. I’m tired of the enemy.” Do you ever say...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 1, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Joshua was set apart from the rest for a greater work. We need to remember that he was human just like us. And while he was trained, I wonder if he felt ready when the call finally came. I wonder if he felt inadequate to step into Moses’ shoes. Maybe he bargained with...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 30, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Finding Freedom, Friendship, Healing
Nothing good comes from broken relationships. They hurt. And sometimes the wounds are so deep that we think we’ll never recover. Or that the relationship is beyond repair. You know what I mean, don’t you? You may be facing a broken relationship right now....
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 26, 2016 | Blog, Finding Freedom, Healing
All over the world, people are celebrating Easter weekend. As I write this, it’s Saturday – the 2nd day. I got up this morning pondering what it might have been like in Jerusalem on the 2nd day. For most of the city, it was just another day. Yes, chaos...
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