Cherie’s Blog
What is God’s Second Greatest Gift?
As we head into this Christmas season, there is so much discussion about the greatest gift of all—and rightfully so—the birth of Jesus Christ. But have you ever considered the second greatest gift that God has given to us? Now I must admit that there are a lot of...
Is It Hard to Be on the Receiving End of Hospitality?
Thanksgiving is near and you just might find yourself on the receiving end of hospitality. If so, does this bring joy to your heart? Or does it bring angst? Have others’ small but meaningful acts of kindness provided you with a sense of comfort, protection, and...
Do You Desire to Become All that God Created You to Be?
One of my favorite things to do (in the whole world) is to help women and teens become all that God created them to be! And that includes helping you! This is the motivating factor behind my new blog and podcast series—Embrace Truth—which was inspired by my book...
The Price is Paid
Have you taken an in-depth look lately at the final 18-hours of Christ's life? Don't miss out. This true love story is all about you. Amazing love! How can it be? That Thou my God should'st die for me! --Charles Wesley. Click on the button below to listen to The Price...
Need Encouragement? Here’s a Free E-Book?
Your Worth--57 Amazing True Statements About You! Free E-Book (Click on the e-book cover for the link to your free e-book) Do You Need Encouragement? Do you need encouragement to walk victoriously through the minefield of life and be filled with joy in the midst of...
Do You Need Some Encouragement?
Find Encouragement Here Do you ever get down on yourself? Perhaps, you believe the lies of what others say about you. Do you, yourself, tear yourself down? Or perhaps you just need a bit of encouragement to continue to fight the good fight and stand firm. Soon I'll be...
Have You Lost Your Identity?
Have You Lost Your Identity? Recently it dawned on me that over the past four years I had lost my identity. Now, I know my identity as a Christian is in Christ. And Christ alone. That didn’t change. But my identity on earth had changed. Have you ever felt lost? Has...
Caregiving Encouragement-Love Never Fails
Are you caring for a loved one? Are you at your wits end? Do you need encouragement to not give up? I once heard the saying “all good stories begin and end in the heart of a man.”[i] I suppose there is much truth to that statement, but perhaps some of the best...
Thanksgiving Blessings to You: Give Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends and good food. But most importantly, it is a time to reflect on the blessings of God's provision over the past year. As I prepare for our bountiful meal in Ohio this year, I'm...
Episode 2.11–Nightmares
A Manifestation of a Deep-Heart-Hurt Do you know someone struggling with reoccurring nightmares? Have you wonder if it’s tied to a deep-heart-hurt? Do you want to learn more about how to help? Also, in case you want to pre-read the section we talk about in this...
Episode 2.10–Fear and Insecurity
Two Manifestations of a Deep-Heart-Hurt Have you ever watched someone make wrong choices based on fear and insecurity? Do you want to help them make wiser choices? These two topics are issues we will deal with as biblical disciplers. Many times they are manifestations...
Episode SE-2 It’s Your Turn to Teach
Are you ready? Perhaps you been asked to share at a retreat, seminar or Bible study and now it's your turn to teach? Are you ready? Or scared to death? Well, we want to help equip you in how to put your notes together so you will be confident in teaching. In this...