Sheryl's Pearls Blog
Pathway to Peace: Finding Your Center
I spent part of my weekend in the company of an active one-year-old child. It was a good time; he was high on life, and I caught a contact. I watched as he bounced around nearly every inch of his…
Show Me Who You Are
This morning at Starbucks, one of the baristas said I really needed coffee because I looked tired. His coworker replied, “No, she’s always like that.” I laughed (and made a mental note to perk up), but he spared my feelings…
You’re Greater Than You Think
When I was younger, my mother informed me that I was heavy-handed. I unintentionally slammed doors, cupboards, and toilet seats because I did not realize the force behind my movements. With her encouragement, I lightened my touch. Unfortunately, while cleaning…
A Vision of Love
There is a common theme in my recent conversations with the ladies. Many have been single long enough to earnestly wonder whether they will find lasting love. With every candle added to the birthday cake, with every failed relationship and…
Life Interrupted
The major problem of life is learning how to handle the costly interruptions. The door that slams shut, the plan that got sidetracked, the marriage that failed. Or that lovely poem that didn’t get written because someone knocked on the…
God’s Request: Believe in Me
The last time things did not go as planned, I retrieved my trampled faith from the ground, dusted it off, and tucked it deep in my heart for safekeeping. Imagine my surprise when it reemerged, resilient as ever, ready to…
Ready or Not
My wardrobe is ready. For what, you ask? Just about anything. For approximately 90 percent of all occasions at which my presence might be requested, I could likely rummage through my closet and find something appropriate and cute to wear.…