The Christmas Song
Hi, friends, (Drum roll) Tomorrow is December 1. Please fill in the blank: "My holiday season begins when I hear this song: __________________." Here's mine: "The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting…
Ambitious about Advent
Ambitious about Advent? Me too! Since yesterday marked the beginning of Advent, we have a bit of catching up to do. Here’s the scoop. This year Advent falls on the…
I Love Halloween
I love Halloween. Really? Yep. I do. Oh, it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, growing up, Mom used to say, “Do you kids think we could skip Halloween…
In the Looking Glass
Good Monday morning, friends. As you are preparing for the week, here's something to think about: In the Looking Glass: Reflecting Jesus' Likeness Have a great week! [Tweet "Join @SGiesbrecht's…
Pray for Our Nation
Our nation needs prayer. Join Franklin Graham today for this FACEBOOK LIVE prayer meeting. I hope to see you there! [Tweet "Join @SGiesbrecht as she prays for our nation with…
The Names of God Reveal His Character
I can’t wait for you to experience God showing you more of His power and presence. I am very excited to announce that my new book, Experiencing God Through His Names, will release at the end of this month at the annual CBA/ICRS in Cincinnati, OH.
Did you know you can order your own signed autographed copy of Experiencing God Through His Names before the book drops? Send an email here: sherylgiesbrecht@aol.com.
It is my prayer that you and I will journey together in study and fellowship as we get to know God in this way.
Unqualified and Under-gifted
If you are presented with new opportunities, do you feel inadequate or weak? Are you afraid of failure? Do you feel unqualified? Under-gifted? Out of your comfort zone? I can relate. Several years ago, I found out about a bunch of high school kids that were close to getting kicked out of school for good. The academic dean asked me for help. I didn’t feel I had the ability to put together such a thing; I thought I was far from qualified. “God, not me" I argued, "I have a new job, I am busy, I am a cancer survivor, I have limited energy and time.” I didn’t know how to create a truant program at a local public high school.
I remembered what God brought me out of, once a rebellious and promiscuous teenager, chain-smoker, alcoholic, drug addict and drug dealer who cut class all but 5 days my junior year of high school. God reminded me – I knew what these kids were going through.
Kenya Update and Praise!
Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for your prayers for our Chosen Women Africa Trip. We are thankful for your support. Praise God with us for the opportunity to impart sustaining practical and spiritual tools to women in leadership to strengthen their businesses, ministries and lives.
Poor, Hungry, Desperate
I have just returned from a mission trip to one of the poorest countries in the world – Africa. Extreme poverty is defined as living on $1.25 or less a day. Almost one in three people in sub-Saharan Africa go hungry, far higher than any other region in the world, with the exception of South Asia. Yet, in many ways Africans are wealthier than the late billionaire Steve Jobs. And the people’s contentment has nothing do with whether or not their stomach is full. On the contrary, their satisfaction has to do with their focus and attitude toward their Creator.
Come Unto Me
It’s finally Friday. What are you looking forward to? Taking a break from your "normal" routine? Splurging with all kinds of food you haven’t eaten because of your diet? Taking…