Author Archives
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Are You Praising God In ALL Circumstances?
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 (NKJV) “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 (NKJV) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is… Read More ›
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God Knows What Your Tomorrow Holds
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV “Look, all you who kindle a fire, who encircle yourselves with… Read More ›
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Godly Friendships
LOL…. I love it when a dog smiles! Their unconditional love and absolute acceptance is so encouraging and heart warming. We really should stop using our eyes to judge people. This chick and dog are an odd couple but then, I… Read More ›
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Truth Should Always Hold the Hand Of Kindness
“I believe that in the end the truth will conquer.” ~ John Wycliffe http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-truth-20-great-scripture-quotes/#ixzz2tkrNszvJ “Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet… Read More ›
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Forgiveness
This is an excellent post on FORGIVENESS. I gained a new insight and will hopefully apply the wisdom shared by the author. cherylz1961
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God's Love Is 3-D
I just heard somebody share about the love of God. It is in 3-D!!! Think about it… width, length, depth, and height! “…may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and… Read More ›
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Read An Excerpt From My Soon To Be Released Bible Study!
I’ve been busy writing the discussion questions for my next book, Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through The Book Of Job. It will be available (Black/White image, Color Copy, and a Leader Guide) the first week of March on Amazon…. Read More ›
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Depression Isn't A Sign Of Weakness
I suffered from clinical depression for ten years. I know that black pit and I want to lift up any who are suffering from depression right now. You are not alone and God will help you. My brain tumor was… Read More ›
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Our Spiritual Path
) “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119: 105 (NKJV) “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like… Read More ›
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Build Up Your Faith And Climb!
All of us have had heartache, sorrow, pain, confusing times, and loss. They are not supposed to tear us down… but build us up. We GAIN STRENGTH by wallking through such times. Think of a mountain climber…. it takes muscles… Read More ›
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God Encourages Perseverance
James 1:2-4 speaks about the importance and value of perseverance. We can learn from this little squirrel! I speak from personal experience, recovering from a brain tumor is not easy! Overcoming ANY adveristy is a challenge. However, we are given… Read More ›
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Worn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUEy8nZvpdM&sns=em “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest… Read More ›
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My Bible Study Will Soon Be On Amazon!
Dear One, I have been so busy lately with travel, public speaking, and the release of my next book. God is so faithful to open doors when we walk in faith and obedience! In Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through… Read More ›
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Gratitude
“Jesus went without comfort so that you might have it. He postponed joy so that you might share in it. He willingly chose isolation so that you might never be alone in your hurt and sorrow. He had no real… Read More ›
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Brain Tumor? Illness? God Is STILL In The Picture!!
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galations 6:2 (NKJV) If you have had a brain tumor, brain cancer, or suffer from some other illness please remember God is still in the picture. He has a reason… Read More ›
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Laughter During Seasons of Adversity
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord… Read More ›
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Cheryl Zelenka Shares Her Brain Tumor Testimony On Denver Radio Station
This Wednesday I was interviewed by Angie Austin on KLTT radio. Thanks to all the readers who prayed for me! I shared a bit of my testimony recovering from a brain tumor, and was able to promote my book FACING… Read More ›
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Spiritual Eyeglasses of Grace
Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, A heart that forgives the worst, A mind that forgets the bad, And a soul that never loses faith in God. ~Unknown “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous… Read More ›
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Serenity In The Midst of Anguish
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 (NKJV) Dear One, The Serenity Prayer has always been one of my mom’s favorite prayers. I… Read More ›
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Thankfully Use Each Day God Gives You
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
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Free Book-Facing Trials: Thoughts for Meditation
I am giving away 3 books on Good Reads. If you have not entered to get a free book, it’s not too late. There are still 18 days left! Please tell your friends! It does not cost a dime to enter!… Read More ›
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Life is God's Gift to Us
“Place your plans in God’s hands!” I know of four times in my 52 years when death nearly grabbed hold of me. Thankfully, our days on earth are written in God’s Book of Life, and Satan can’t rob us of… Read More ›
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The Beauty Of EACH Spiritual Season
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) Fall is a wonderful time for harvesting spiritual fruit. Yes, fruit now ripe and sweet in the eyes of God. Fruit grown from the seeds He sowed… Read More ›
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How Does the Fruit of the Spirit Grow?
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) “GOODNESS and KINDNESS live in the hearts of those who have suffered greatly, as the wounded… Read More ›
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