A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “No one will calmly and quietly submit to bear the cross except those who have learned to seek their happiness beyond… Read More ›
A dull knife is still a knife but far less effective than one that has been thoroughly sharpened. The same goes for Christians. A Christian who is lax in obtaining knowledge by way of reading scripture is still a Christian,… Read More ›
There is a fear of God that admiration enfolds with arms of adoration. It acknowledges the absolute power of the Creator and the inconsequence of man. This holy and reverent fear is the beginning of wisdom, for it is wise… Read More ›
This is an excerpt from my book DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS: A BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JOB (Available on Amazon). “Think of a hot tub with lukewarm water. In complacency, we will sit and try to enjoy the soak, even… Read More ›
Many in society have adopted the philosophy that life should be a trouble free existence filled with ongoing pursuits of lustful pleasure. Is our time on earth meant to be a continuous party filled with inordinate and excessive pleasure? Does… Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. The Word of God tells us that in this life we will have trouble. But even with tribulations we can still… Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 121:8 “The righteous should choose… Read More ›
This is a devotional from my next book FACING STORMS: A DEVOTIONAL FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION We have a great commission in life. We are called to make disciples of all the nations, including our own country. So, the rude… Read More ›
You Say: I can’t figure it out God Says: I will direct your steps Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall… Read More ›
“The safest place in all the world is in the will of God, and the safest protection in all the world is in the name of God.” ~ Unknown “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the… Read More ›
“God’s work done God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” ~ Hudson Taylor “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… Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is… Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. Most of us have had a pet at one point in life. Many of us are presently enjoying their company right… Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “While praying one day a woman asked, “Who are you, God?” He answered, “I Am.” “But, WHO is, I Am?” she… Read More ›
“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Revelations 3:8 (NKJV) “Jesus Christ… Read More ›
I was a young Air Force officer, likely insufferable and most certainly highly enamored with my own early success. I was moving on up; on the “fast track” (though early promotions were not yet possible at my career stage). I… Read More ›
Please take a minute to watch this short video and then share with friends. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=798302620188827&fref=nf No, Albert Einstein was not a Christian or even a theist (one who believes in a personal God), probably because he failed to understand… Read More ›
“Where do you find hope, and in what shape or form does it rest? I say to you now that absolute and genuine hope is found only in Christ Jesus. He is never far way and always within your grasp…. Read More ›
Are you afraid to die? Is it death itself or the journey to death’s door that causes you to fear? Maybe it is the idea of living for an eternity, or maybe you fear the possible pain that will come… Read More ›
When fear is present, peace is absent. Fear robs our peace of mind, weakens our resolve, disturbs our rest, and even causes us to question the presence of God. Fear is an emotion that will hinder our walks with Christ… Read More ›
When the Bible speaks of the heart, it is referring to the THINKING INSTRUMENT of the SOUL. Scripture tell us that the heart is the seat of emotions. When Paul prays that the “eyes of the Christian heart” be enlightened,… Read More ›
There are many scriptures that mention joy. John 15:7-11 reminds us, “If we abide in Him and His Word abides in us, we should ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us.” We are then told to abide… Read More ›
Here is a little tease. This is taken from the devotion WAILING INTO DANCING and will be included in my upcoming book… FACING STORMS. “How then do we recover from depression and despair? It is only by crying out to… Read More ›
Imagine “Fear” as a dark creature with long fingers wearing a tattered hat. This hat covers much of his disfigured face, but his dark eyes are visible. His cold and intimidating glare is quite unnerving and if caught off guard,… Read More ›
“There are three kinds of faith in Christ: 1. Struggling faith, like a man in deep water desperately swimming. 2. Clinging faith, like a man hanging to the side of a boat. 3. Resting faith, like a man safely within… Read More ›
God gives all of His children gifts. We should use these talents to bless others and glorify God. I love taking photos of nature. Recently, there was an opportunity to enter some of my images in an amateur photo contest…. Read More ›
In his song STAND, Rich Mullins wrote, “There is more that rises in the morning than the sun.” He knew that with each new day there is the gift of a new beginning, one brimming with promise. Anticipated desires, which… Read More ›
In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:22 (NKJV) I want to see with holy eyes, And intervene for those in need. For all the children… Read More ›
The hardest thing for me to do, when my parents moved me to AZ, was surrender my dog to the care of my friend…. Nancy. I was very sick and could not take him with me. I later found… Read More ›
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1… Read More ›