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Every Tear

It's worship Wednesday—time for another encouraging message from Matthew West called "Every Tear." Please pray for those affected by the recent acts of violence in Dallas, Baton Rouge, Orlando, and Nice. God binds…

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My Ark Encounter

Last month, I took a business trip to Cincinnati, Ohio for the Advanced Writer's and Speaker's Conference and the International Christian Retail Show (plus the launch of my third book, Experiencing God Through His Names). What an amazing experience.

From the time I stepped foot onto the airplane, the voyage was full of divine encounters. I will continue to share a few more of them in the weeks and months ahead. A highlight of the time was a media tour of the Ark Encounter.

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A Lifetime of Mentors

Dear Friends and Family,

I'm thankful for a lifetime of mentors. These godly women have walked me through trials and triumph with a desire to help me draw close to Jesus. A few of them are: Shirley Adkins (my mom), Margy Eberhart (late camp directors' wife who led me to the Lord), Linda Ballweg (college Bible study leader ), Sue Sabaloni (MIT prayer group leader), and Judy Hampton (late speaker and author). In 2003, Judy encouraged me to join Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, a sisterhood of women who communicate God's Word through the written and spoken word.

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Mended

Worship Wednesday In Christ, there's hope for every hurt, habit, and hangup. You can be mended and whole. Here's encouragement from Matthew West: [Tweet "Celebrate Worship Wednesday with @SGiesbrecht and @matthew_west:"]…

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What’s Your Name?

"Becky, Kathy, Casper, Ginger, oh whatever your name is..."

Mom's voice was shrill and exasperated by the time she went through the list of names in our household. She was adamant and forceful when I heard her say the final name, "SHERYL DEANN." Oops, now she used both my first and middle name. Even at seven-years-old, my ears burned when I heard the tone of her command and the title she used to summon me. I knew I was in big trouble. She had called me by name, and you'd better believe her tone, intent and even use of my titles had achieved the ultimate goal. My mom got my full attention.

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