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 ›
Christian Blogs
Exerpt From Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through The Book Of Job
MY NEWEST BOOK WILL BE ON AMAZON MARCH FIRST! Here is a bit of a tease… Waiting On New Wrapping Paper Chapter Seven DAY ONE Throughout my recovery the question “Why?” was in the forefront of my mind. Like Job,… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Christ the Lowly, Part V
“…thus says the Lord God, ‘Remove the turban and take off the crown; this will no longer be the same. Exalt that which is low and abase that which is high (Ezekiel 21:26, NAS).” “Take My yoke upon you, and… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Win A Free Copy of Facing Trials: Thoughts for Meditation
Hi Everyone! I am giving away three free copies of my book Facing Trials: Thoughts for Meditation on goodreads. Just go to this link and enter for free. Hope you win! God Bless you, Cheryl https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18511157-facing-trials?from_search=true cherylz1961
How Often Do You Pray?
A short devotion by Cheryl Zelenka “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) We make the mistake of calling out to God only when we are in despair, instead of talking to Him EVERY DAY. We need His help and… Read More ›
Doubts Are Shades Of Gray
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is… Read More ›
God Knows Your Frame
“For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:14 (NKJV) “Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, as do stripes the inner depths of the heart.” Proverbs 20:30 (NKJV) When we are in the midst of a trial,… Read More ›
Billy Graham Believes The 2nd Coming of Jesus Is Near
Second Coming: Are You Ready To Face Trials? Dear One, My passion is to encourage and build up folks going through difficult times. However, I also feel a responsibility to remind my readers that we need to live our lives… Read More ›
Make More Room for the Holy Spirit
“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NKJV) “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled… Read More ›
Thankfully Use Each Day Wisely
“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 ›
Live Life Thankfully By Serving Others
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Matthew 23:11 (NKJV) Every new day that arrives is a… Read More ›
Are You A Humble Soldier Of God?
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Proverbs 29:29 (NKJV) “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.” Proverbs 15:33 (NKJV) It is not easy to submit and… Read More ›
Practice Your Discernment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM5ILOsHLnw “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 (NKJV) “Having a form of godliness but denying its… Read More ›
Proverbs 31 Women Are Worth Seeking
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.”… Read More ›
Godly Relationships: Do You Have A Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy?
“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus” Acts 4:36 (NKJV) “The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given… Read More ›
Refining Fires of God
“I will bring the one–third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one… Read More ›
Jesus Wept
“Jesus wept” John 11:35 (NKJV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV) Randy Alcorn, in his book called “Heaven,” believes that animals will be present in the Kingdom of… Read More ›
Make God’s Desires Your Own
“A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.” Proverbs 13:19 (NKJV) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you… Read More ›