I went to the doctor for my annual check-up. I expected to skip in and out of there with the same glowing report as I always get. “Mrs. Elliott, you’re in great shape. I’m proud of your diligence on your treadmill every morning, your heart is strong, your eyes are bright, and you’re doing fine.… Continue reading Time for a Check-up
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Endure the Hassle
Traveling had become a necessity in order for me to carry out the work God has given me to do. Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, my opportunities to travel are temporarily halted. Thankfully, I’ve still been able to teach at conferences virtually, experiencing my workshops by taping them in advance, imagining the people in the… Continue reading Endure the Hassle
On Being Proud
Today, I was thinking back to two of the proudest moments of my life – when my boys graduated from college. Matthew, my eldest, graduated from the Torrey Honors program at Biola University (my alma mater). Torrey is tough to get into and even tougher to complete. The students read and read and read the classic… Continue reading On Being Proud
Ask First
Throughout the books of first and second Samuel, David usually asked God first before he made a particular move. If enemies reared their ugly heads against him, he would pray something like, “God, should I go up against these people?” and God would give him a yea or nay. Well, in II Samuel 7, David… Continue reading Ask First
God’s Word is Enough
In I Samuel chapter one, Hannah prays to have a son. She is so distraught over her distress that she is not even able to eat, so she goes to God with a very specific prayer. She is so serious about it that she adds a vow to her request. She says first, look on my affliction; then,… Continue reading God’s Word is Enough
Are You Different?
Just as God looked around and was able to find Noah in the chaos, He sees us.
3 Reasons Why Black Lives Matter
By Sharon Norris Elliott – June 15, 2020 #1: Black People are Human like Everyone Else [Click the link to watch the movie Human.] All kinds of lies have been perpetuated over the years defining Black people. The original lie grew from a perception within one man that he was better than another. Simply… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Black Lives Matter
11-6-18: What Has Gotten Into You?
Today is election day in the United States. Our treasured democratic process allows us citizens to participate in the process of choosing our leaders. We like having the freedom to make choices, and thanks to our peaceful transition of power, the choices made by the majority go into effect whether or not thousands of people… Continue reading 11-6-18: What Has Gotten Into You?
7/16/18: A New Understanding of “To Grope”
For several weeks each summer, I have the happy experience of spending several weeks in New Orleans with my youngest son Mark, his beautiful wife Tabatha, and my adorable grandchildren Dallas and Jordyn. My love for Mark and Tabatha has not diminished in the least, but as Nana to those babies, I am laser focused… Continue reading 7/16/18: A New Understanding of “To Grope”
6/22/18: Half Right
I’ll admit it. I like being right. And I’m not by myself. I don’t know anyone who likes being wrong. We like being right so much that we’ll settle for being half right rather than admit the wrong that is our part of the problem, conversation, or situation. I thought about this as I read… Continue reading 6/22/18: Half Right