Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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God Shows His Delight in Us – Zephaniah 3:16-17
My grandchildren have great radar, and it’s not because I carry candy in my purse. They are genuinely delighted to see me when I walk into church. Nothing is sweeter than hearing them holler “Grandma!” and come running to wrap their arms around me. We should call out to God like that Some people don’t have the…
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The Most Important Thing for a Writer to Know
Here’s a trade secret for writers. People are the most important thing. This may be counter-intuitive, but how well we relate to others is crucial. It’s not nice to confuse our readers You’ve probably seen photos of prehistoric cave drawings. How would it be if we couldn’t recognize the image of an animal or a man? If…
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The Value of Work – Genesis 2:5-18
A short time before Kathy, an older woman in our church, passed away, she told a friend she wouldn’t be worried about her children any longer. She felt she had fulfilled her purpose, that God was pleased, and now she could rest. After God had created a bunch of amazing things like planets, the fireball of a sun, a moon for a nightlight, oceans and…
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Did I Teach my Son to Worship a Dog? – Psalm 25:4-5
Our new puppy Max was no god. The shepherd mix was my 5-year-old’s favorite playmate when his brothers weren’t around. Seth’s early experiences with his friend, however, were painful. Max nipped at fingers, making Seth pull his hand back. My son soon came inside with a frown, sliding the glass door between him and his pet. Dog Training 101 I reminded…
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Too Late for New Beginnings? -Zechariah 4:8-10
My aunt is a 90-year-old bride. I saw her photo on Facebook, and her sweet smile gave me courage to believe it’s never too late to start something new. A few years ago, as I entered the Older Woman phase of my life, I decided I wanted to be a writer. In my research I found I should expect…
