Author Archives: sheliagaines

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. That’s what the Lord woke me up with yesterday.  It was just what I needed to hear. A recent medical diagnosis has made the last few months very hard … Continue reading →

Challenging Thought for Today: To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Many years ago, the daughter of one of my good friends came into my office as I was eating. … Continue reading →

  Disclaimer:  Today’s post is actually the first one I shared for this site all the way back in 2017.  It is still relevant today.  Maybe especially during this time when so many feel lost and confused.  Enjoy!   Challenging … Continue reading →

It’s hard to ignore the fact that the reality of our daily walk has changed in the last few weeks.  But, the literal saving grace in all that is that our God hasn’t changed since the beginning of time.  Many … Continue reading →

  Challenging Thought for Today:  Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.  Job 38:3 (NIV) King James Version Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer … Continue reading →

My grandson turned 10 years old last week, but I still remember the night that he was born. The doctor spoke calmly to my oldest daughter, “I know you wanted to do the water birth, but I think there’s a … Continue reading →

One of our pastor friends once had an opportunity to ride in the cockpit of a plane during the flight. He said that once they were airborne and had reached a certain altitude, the pilot radioed back and said “We … Continue reading →

Today’s unseasonable cold weather prompted me to re-post this from last May when we experienced unseasonably “warm” weather.  The wind chill in Memphis today is in the single digits, but maybe reading this will give you some warm thoughts. Enjoy, … Continue reading →

Challenging Thought for Today:  Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7 (NIV) She called them blessings.  The receptionist in the Intensive Care Unit’s family waiting room held up a small basket … Continue reading →

Friday Fun  Challenge Friday Fun Challenge   Everyday b.      Once a week c.      When your feet stick to the floor Those were the three choices to answer the question.  The question was “how often do you mop the kitchen floor?”  … Continue reading →