Pausing With God

I met Sheri Powell through online ministry about four months ago, and we became instant friends. Among her many ministries,  Sheri volunteers, and mentors inner-city children. She is passionate about all night prayer shut-ins for women, and she invites women to take part in the shut-ins, no matter where they live.  I have personally joined in on two of the shut-ins and I can tell you, they are life changing! When you talk to Sheri, you can’t help but feel her passion, and you want to tap in to that passion and go along for the ride! Sheri has become a trusted friend, confidant, and prayer partner.  We have not met in person yet, but when we talk on the phone, it’s as if we’ve known each other, forever. Sheri has written her first book, titled:  “Pausing With God - A JOURNEY THROUGH MENOPAUSE” Menopause is one of those things that can often seem as if it is meant to be experienced alone. Sheri turns this belief on its head in “Pausing wi...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE A couple of months ago, I went to a church event to do a book signing.    The person in charge directed to a spot where I was to set up.  Ah, I thought I have the best seat in the house, right next to the biggest grill I have ever seen.  I introduced myself to the chef.  In between the turning of his ribs, chicken, and Italian sausage; we found out that we had something in common.  He loves to cook and feed people and me, I just love people. Later when it was time for me to leave, he echoed to let him know if he could ever help.  Jokily I said, “How about at a BACK 2 SCHOOL rally?”  Without hesitation, we exchanged info and I shuffled off.  Months later, I get a call and the voice on the other end said, “Okay tell me where, what to bring and the time.   On August 20, 2011, we hosted a rally in the Victory Pointe housing community on the Westside of Jacksonville, Florida.   In addition to enjoying non-...