
Marathon, Not a Sprint
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. A few weeks ago, as I approached my birthday, I found mys


Single and Shining!
One would think that being a 40 something single woman in the year 2016, would not be such a big deal, but this appears not to be so. I hate that the opening line of so many conversations I have these days is, “Hey Shelly, soooo, when are you getting married?” Before you even have a chance to answer that question is usually followed up by, “You know you’re not getting any younger right?” It seems as if these are the only questions my family, friends and even people who are on