Do you believe that you are on the right path for your life? When was the last time you checked your location to make sure you were where you need to be? 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope Read More
Posts by Shannon
It’s Time to Write the Book that is on Your Heart!
A book is more than an expensive business card or vanity project. A book is part of the legacy of thought that we leave for those who seek answers and inspiration. Growing up my Grandmother had talked often of a Rev. James Ireland. Her maiden name was Ireland, and for some reason, she was quite Read More
Why Rebuking Satan is Futile and Ineffective
Have you been taught that in order to “fight Satan” you need to rebuke him? When you are being “beat-up” by “the enemy” are you frustrated, because no matter how much you say, “I rebuke you Satan in the name of Jesus,” nothing seems to happen that changes the circumstance? Maybe it’s just me. For Read More
You are NOT being beat up by the Devil, nor is God withholding from you to teach you a lesson.
Are you listening? You are NOT being beaten up by the Devil, nor is God withholding from you to teach you a lesson! However, you may be dabbling in things that might make that happen … but most often that just isn’t the case. Now, before you get your feathers all ruffled, stop long enough Read More
MOVIE: The Secret – What makes it such a powerful – or dangerous movie?
The truth it illustrates gives the movie its power. The misapplication makes it dangerous. A few years back a movie became highly popular that spoke of a ”secret”. The assumption was that if you knew the secret, you’d be rich and have no lack of anything. “New Age” people touted the movie like a Bible. Read More
Protect Your Dreams and Inspired Ideas by Acting on Them!
As a Creative Life Coach, I’ve been amazed at how, through the years, Christians I’ve met have shared their inspired ideas and solutions for problems of every size, sort, and need, yet a high percentage never acted on any of them. As a natural encourager and as a creative service provider, I’d share tools and Read More
The Shaping of a Shepherd
As a child, the young shepherd is given simple duties of caring for his Father’s sheep. In the small things, the child quickly learns the differences in personalities of the sheep and learns from experience which sheep to keep a wide berth on, and which ones he can approach. Becoming a wise shepherd takes time, Read More
Why People Fail at Living Their Dreams
Years ago, when I was employed as a church secretary, and before I became co-pastor, I had the brilliant idea of adding a special feature to our church directory. Mind you, I had ulterior motives because I needed to solve a recurring problem. Hardly a day went by that someone didn’t call our offices and ask Read More
Oh Those Holiday Emotions!
The joy and excitement of holidays! Laughter, joy, beautiful memories and words of love, wisdom and grace … but what if your experience is more of a season filled with complaining, bitterness, anger, frustration and hurt? This post first appeared on 12/15/2015) Painful events have a way of stacking on top of each other squashing out the Read More
Letter to a Young Woman About …What Drives Us in Love and in Life
Have you ever wondered why it seems like women fall too often for the assumption that they need a man to be complete? (No, this isn’t some feminist rant). Time and time again, I’ve seen single women who are attempting to pursue careers that yearn to be married, and then give up the very career Read More
All Creation Speaks of His Glory!
The creation of life didn’t just happen. This video documentary beautifully highlights how science confirms the works of Our Creator.
Unexpected Gifts
As is common during the Holiday Season, a giant package of goodies arrives at the office in a plain brown box. Upon opening it, layers and layers of the most delectable goodies one can imagine are discovered: Cookies, candies, cheese spreads, chocolate pretzels, jelly beans, crackers, apples, tangerines, dried fruit, and nuts, not to mention Read More