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Tripped By Satan (#EverydayJesus Link-up)

May 22, 2014 by Sharita

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I have mentioned him on here before.

He is a big, ugly, sneaky jerkface.

And no, I am not talking about the guy who cut me off in traffic earlier today on the way to the Sea-Tac Airport. (Name calling real people is not nice. But saying “SERIOUSLY, DUDE?!?!” is totally permitted. I digress.)

No, this big, ugly sneaky jerkface is the enemy. Satan. The devil. Lucifer. The fallen angel of doom. [Read more…]

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It’s OK To ‘Chieve (#EverydayJesus Linkup)

May 8, 2014 by Sharita

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Sometimes it is a blessing and a curse.

It helps me to do great work but sometimes threatens to consume me.

I am an achiever. [Read more…]

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Say Yes (#EverydayJesus link up)

May 1, 2014 by Sharita

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It is only three tiny letters. One syllable. But it has changed my life over and over and over again.

Y-E-S. That short little word, “yes.” Seems pretty insignificant. But my yesterday, today and tomorrow are all changed because of it.

One of my little yet significant yes’s happened when I was twelve-years-old, attending Vacation Bible School in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. One minute I was in the pews singing little kid songs about deep, wide love and the next thing I knew, I was at the front of the church with tears streaming down my face.

That is the day I said yes to Jesus. [Read more…]

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21 Truths: God Gives Joy (#EverydayJesus)

April 3, 2014 by Sharita

I have loved music for as long as I can remember.

Growing up, my sister and I would spend time playing in the basement listening to old school records while Mom sewed. At night, we would pop in one of those nifty little yellow children’s cassette tapes and listen to tunes about coming around the mountain when she comes (whoever she was), Michael rowing his boat ashore and the like.

But now, over two decades (decades!?!) later, there is one song that still sticks in my head… And heart. [Read more…]

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21 Truths: God is Infallible (#EverydayJesus linkup)

March 27, 2014 by Sharita

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Every now and then, I ask my Beloved Husband for input on bloggy topics for this website.

As I was praying through this “21 Truths About God” series for the days leading up to Easter, I wanted his perspective. So I plopped down on the couch, notebook in hand, and challenged Brandon to help me come up with this Godly traits or “truths.”

We started shooting them back and forth. Some came pretty quickly, like loving and faithful. Brandon said “Infallible,” and I responded with “Yeah! That’s a good one!”

I wrote it down. But a few moments later we both paused, looked at each other and said, “Wait a second… What exactly does infallible mean?” [Read more…]

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In the Tough Stuff

March 20, 2014 by Sharita

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Confession: It is so easy for me to rejoice and see Jesus in my everyday when things are going great. When life is hunky-dory. When it is smooth sailing.

But when those waters of life get a little bit rough? Yikes. I feel a bit like Peter, sinking below the water’s surface.

Why? Because I took my eyes off Christ.

You may be up against a big challenge. That just means you need to get ready. You're about to see a promise come to pass

Photo courtesy of BK Symphony of Love via Flickr

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#EverydayJesus Link up: When God Helps You

March 13, 2014 by Sharita

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There was a season in my life when I was not very good about asking for help.

That season lasted about 25 years of my life. Then I got married, answered the call to ministry and had a baby. I realized quick, fast, and in a hurry that I needed to get over myself, swallow my pride and not be afraid to ask for help.

Sometimes help might come from a friend. Other times, my husband is able to lend a hand. But most often, I am seeking help from the Lord.

Here’s one of my latest examples. [Read more…]

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Jesus in the Birthday (#EverydayJesus linkup)

March 6, 2014 by Sharita

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When I was a kid, my birthday was a pretty big deal.

Well, at least it was to me. (Everyone else acknowledged it but didn’t lose sleep anticipating it for weeks on end.)

My birthday was the only day of the year that it really was all about me… and if you have heard a few bits of my testimony, you understand that “I” was kind of my favorite thing.

I looked forward to the party, the gifts, bringing treats to school, the whole shebang. Now a few decades later, my birthday really isn’t that big of deal to me. Yes, I enjoy it but it sure doesn’t have the luster of day days of youth.

But I will tell you one thing that IS exciting about getting older: Celebrating your baby’s birthday. And thanking Jesus for this sweet little life He has bless us with. [Read more…]

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Thank you for… (#EverydayJesus Link-up)

February 27, 2014 by Sharita

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On a scale of one to ten, how thankful are you? (Ten being “I thank God multiple times a day for EVERYTHING” and one being “thankful-schmankful.”)

If I am being perfectly honest with myself, I would have to say I am well above a one but still have some work to do to get to a ten. Really, if we are still on this earth, then we won’t ever reach a ten because there is always something to be thanking God for.

Even the hard stuff. [Read more…]

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Slowing Down and Finding Jesus (#EverydayJesus Linkup)

February 20, 2014 by Sharita

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