Tagged: Sherry’s Light Blog

  • Outside the Box!
    Friday, June 5th, 2015     Sherry Carter     19 Comments

    Bummer! When I went to the Christian Writer’s Conference in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in May, I was super excited, and a little apprehensive. You see, I took my “baby,” the new Bible study I’m writing, to show to a few agents, editors, and publisher types. Here’s what they all said: This is amazing, so imaginative and innovative! I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s great, BUT… It seems that publishers have… Read More

  • Beauty and Blessing
    Friday, May 22nd, 2015     Sherry Carter     8 Comments

    I spent this  week at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christians Writers Conference, lovingly called BRMCWC for short.  Ridgecrest Conference Center - what an amazing place. In between the classes, there are the reunions with precious writer friends and the excitement of making new ones. And then there is the beauty! And, above all, the amazing presence of God! Peace, joy - this place is a sanctuary for me. Is there a place that brings you… Read More

  • All in the Family
    Friday, May 15th, 2015     Sherry Carter     4 Comments

    I haven’t been in Memphis in years.  Way too long.  I planned a visit several times but something always came up. Something that seemed more important at the time.  Now, as I sit and look around at Aunt Jo Anne, Uncle John and a room full of cousins, I realize that those things weren't so important after all.  Praise God for the love and joy I feel in this room. For the shared stories and… Read More

  • Chasing Rainbows
    Friday, May 8th, 2015     Sherry Carter     2 Comments

     "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?’ Your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given… Read More

  • The Grace to Bloom
    Friday, May 1st, 2015     Sherry Carter     2 Comments

    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8  When Ruby and I were walking in the park the other day, I spotted this determined little flower blooming in the middle of a patch of dirt and rocks. Now that's determination, focus, and faith! Three things I sometimes lack. I know… Read More