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What If You Could Feel Really Close to God  Again—or For the First Time? Have you ever found yourself feeling spiritually dry, distant from God, or just… off? Like your prayers are going nowhere, your Bible reading plan is nothing more than checking off a box, (if you are even reading it) and your soul feels parched? If so, you are certainly not alone. Sign up for first notification for Women's On...

 What does Easter really mean for us for an ordinary weekday?  I think sometimes we rush through the story so quickly that we miss the profound truth of what it all means for us, personally, right now, today. We are going to review two biblical Greek words I have taught on before, actually three: tetelestai, anastasei, and anastasis. Sign up for first notification for Women's Online Connection Coh...

Today we’re talking about something that I've been meaning to discuss for awhile—the difference between self-care and soul care. Sign up for first notification for Women's Online Connection Cohort opening: http://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Or check the websites or my social media accounts on May 1, 2025 for sign up! http://sherryelaine.com http://www.facebook.com/GospelLifeBooks https://www.instagra...

How does keeping a weekly Reflection Page in a prayer journal move us more towards a life of purpose and joy? This is part 2 of How Prayer Journaling Transforms Us; and today I want to share with you about writing down weekly reflections, specifically reflecting on areas where you are struggling and how you can take those struggles over to God.    Resources Mentioned:   Prayer Journal designed by...

Resources Mentioned: Prayer Journal Designed by Sherry Elaine:   https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Reflection-Journal-Gospel-Learning/dp/B0DTSWNN53 Women's Connection Cohorts Notification:  https://sherryelaine.com/courses   The Importance of Writing Down Prayers If we don’t write down our prayers, we often forget what we prayed for. And if we forget what we prayed for, we may not recognize when God a...

Focusing on another key word: meno, which is deeply connected to abiding in joy through Christ. Jesus said in John 15:9-11: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." That word remain is also translated as abide—the Greek word meno. The Greek word meno means to stay, dwell, or continue. It is an active and ongoing process. However, it’s not about striving harder to b...

Resources Mentioned: Prayer Journal Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Reflection-Journal-Gospel-Learning/dp/B0DTSWNN53   Women's Connection Cohorts:  http://www.sherryelaine.com/cohorts Read all Faith and Soul Care podcast transcripts at  http://www.gospellifelearning.com Book: Closer to God: Simple Method's Starting Today https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting-ebook/dp/B...

Today, we are diving into the topic of living with intention—living with intention to find joy in life and to enjoy life day by day. This is a biblical perspective. | Ephesians 5:15-17 | Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 Exegesis Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions? Maybe days or even weeks just blur together—just routines and obligations—a rut but no sense of purpose or joy in your day...

This episodes answers these questions: What Is the Soul? What Is the Greek Word for Soul? How Do We Care For Our Soul Biblically? There are three main ways the Bible instructs us to care for our souls.  Websites and Resources mentioned in this episode: Go to sherryelaine.com and go to the Free Resources tab or the Cohorts tab to fill out the quick form get on our email notification list. You will...

In Greek philosophy in the time of Jesus and his disciples, logos when used in this context with origins (like it is being used here – arche (origins) and logos –it was referring to a principle - whatever it was - that was the organizing principle of the universe. Think of it as the force and reasoning behind creation—that holds everything together. Logos was used in this manner going back at leas...

http://www.sherryelaine.com http://www.gospellifelearning.com Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sherry-Elaine-Evans   The word Holy seems to be used everywhere in reference to people, places, or things related to the religion and faith. The Greek word for holy is hagios. Hagios means holy. But what does holy mean? I know when I first think of something being holy, I envision a picture...

http://www.sherryelaine.com http://www.gospellifelearning.com Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sherry-Elaine-Evans   Faith is critical to understanding God, following Jesus, and living the Christian life. Furthermore, faith – we are told in the Bible – is what gives us assurance of salvation. So what is faith? Moreover, what is biblical faith; what is New Testament faith? Or what did...

Find all resources or books at http://www.sherrelaine.com Have you ever noticed that when you ask God for insight, or for wisdom about a situation, that he often gives it to you fairly quickly? What are some problems or situations that you could use some of God’s insight to help resolve or manage? In numerous situations,  I’ve found that insight or an answer from God has been given pretty quickly...

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Today, I'm going to share three strategies that anyone can use to help control and regulate their anxiety from day to day. This is part of the "Emotions Series" on this blog, blogcast, and on the Gospel Life Learning YouTube channel.  We all know that Philippians 4 says,  "Don't worry about anything...Pray about everything." And scripture also tells us to cast all our anxieties, cast all our fears...

“What does Jesus teach us about the pursuit of happiness?” The Bible doesn’t really use a word that is equal to the way we typically use the word “happiness” today.  Instead, the Bible relies on the Greek word “chara,” which is usually translated as “joy.”  Now the word “chara” comes from the word “charis,” which is translated as “grace” in English.  This word chara, as it is used in the New Testa...

In the final episode of the Emotions Series, Sherry briefly explains a strategy to help handle the ups and downs of everyday living. Acceptance and Commitment, often referred to as ACT, is an evidenced based strategy to strengthen us in our abilities to decipher and make choices within our values, rather than making choices in a reactive manner.  David wrote a number of psalms which clearly exempl...

Paul modeled this, and research shows us this is so effective. If you are interested in the evidence behind this it comes down to a neuroscience finding

Special Episode: How Does Israel - Hamas War Fit within Biblical Prophecy in 2023? The 3 Most Important Things to Know for Tribulation.

How do we continue to seek God if we are in a season of doubt? Remember, that the Bible clearly teaches that faith is based on evidence. The Bible teaches that “Faith is the....evidence of things not seen.” Faith is not a blind trust. Faith is a decision to believe Jesus based on the evidence we have about Him, about His life, death, and resurrection.

Do you struggle with doubts about God, his promises, his willingness to listen and respond to your prayers? 

Here are some situtations in which you need to seek support from a professional. Find written transcripts at gospellifelearning.com and visit sherrypevey.com for free resources. 

How Do We Capture Anger for Good Purposes? We have been talking about Ephesians 4 which teaches that  “It is okay when you get angry; but deal with your anger promptly (before the sun goes down). Otherwise, the temptation to act out sinfully in your anger may overtake you. Can anyone relate? Yes, I think so. I don't have to explain how anger tempts us to sin; I think we each know exactly what that...

Do you have an anger problem and don't know it? Grudges, bitterness, and resentment are all emotions often related to anger. What are the biblical teachings on anger? Find the teachings and resources for this series at gospellifelearning.com under the "Emotions Series" tab.  Send an email to gospellifelearning AT gmail.com with "Personal Anger Survey" in the subject line to receive the copy of the...