Tagged: Sherry Carter

  • Excerpts from Storms of Life, Yellow: Joy
    Monday, February 24th, 2014     Sherry Carter     5 Comments

    Ever notice that smiley faces are always yellow? Sunny, bright, happy.  JOY We all know Joy goes deeper than happiness. Happiness is based on circumstances. Joy is underlying sense of – what? How do we define joy in a spiritual sense? Abiding sense of happiness? Blend of faith, hope, and love? I love this definition posted by Rick Warren on his blog DAILYHOPE (April 2, 2012): Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control… Read More

  • Excerpt from Storms of Life, Orange: Chosen
    Thursday, February 20th, 2014     Sherry Carter     4 Comments

    When I first thought about orange, I thought of peace. Orange is the color of a stunning sunset. With the setting of the sun, peace settles on my spirit and I feel the anxiety of the day fade away. But then I was reminded that my daughter's favorite color is orange – there’s not even a close second. When she was just a few months old, I'd hold her before the open dresser drawer full… Read More

  • Excerpt from Storms of Life, God’s Power: Red
    Monday, February 17th, 2014     Sherry Carter     2 Comments

      Storms of Life  Chapter 6, Day 3: "Cling to this unshakable truth: Your Father God is mighty in power and in control of every moment; nothing is beyond His might." Storms of Life  Chapter 8, Day 2:  "Infinite power. Unimaginable power. All at our fingertips. But God often chooses to apply His great power to our hearts rather than to our circumstances. His power heals doubts. His power overcomes fear. God is more powerful than… Read More

  • Excerpt from Storms of Life, Silver Lining: Hope
    Thursday, February 13th, 2014     Sherry Carter     3 Comments

    Excerpt from Storms of Life Chapter 6, Day 5: "When we focus on God’s truths they lift our spirits; He is the Father of peace, not doubt and confusion. Even during suffering, an underlying bedrock of peace and joy will allow you to feel hope. God’s Word is Truth: timeless, changeless, a Light for your heart and soul when all else is in darkness. Truth is not a whim that blows in the wind. ... It… Read More

  • Getting Comfortable?
    Monday, February 3rd, 2014     Sherry Carter     4 Comments

    Greyhounds are nesting dogs, so I've been told. And I can see why. Ruby occasionally gets up and stands on her bed. Then she turns around                                    and around                                                     and around. She uses her paws to fluff the bed                                    She fluffs                                                     and fluffs. Finally she lies down and snuggles in. She gets all comfy and sighs with this super-contented look on her face. Are we like that? Are we nesting Christians? We go to… Read More