Author: cherylz1961

Cheryl Zelenka is a retired teacher, author, single mom, and brain tumor survivor. Her passion to encourage others with the Word of God is why she writes her Christian Encouragement blog, http://facingtrials.com Her first book, Facing Trials: Thoughts For Meditation is now available on on West Bow Press. http://bookstore.westbowpress.com/AdvancedSearch/Default.aspx? SearchTerm=Zelenka Her second book is a unique Bible Study called Divine Interruptions. Using the book of Job, Cheryl intertwines her struggle recovering from a brain tumor to his trial and the lessons he learned. http://facingtrials.com/ http://weepingintodancing.com/ http://inspirationalchristiansfortoday.com/
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Free eBook This Friday and Saturday

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I will be giving away free eBooks of FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION this Saturday and Sunday on Amazon (Oct. 11th & 12th).  Please write a review if you like the book… this really helps authors.

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“In FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION, Ms. Zelenka continues her theme of perspective. Within this second book of a devotional trilogy, the reader will quickly recognize a common thread regarding storms, trials, and adversity. Ms Zelenka asserts that such times are actually blessings from a loving God since they serve to teach perseverance and aide in the maturation of Christian faith. The entire trilogy was inspired by James 1:2-4.”

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The Promise Of Forgiveness

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*Jesus Forgives

1 John 1:9 is a PROMISE. We will find forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins and repent of our ways. This is a blessed assurance. God will never say, “No, I will not accept your confession of sin and heart felt apology. I do not forgive you. I do not want a relationship with you.”

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”   1 John 1:9 (NKJV) Continue reading “The Promise Of Forgiveness” →

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Christian Fellowship: Are You Ready To Be Sharpened?

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*Iron

A dull knife is still a knife but far less effective than one that has been thoroughly sharpened. The same goes for Christians. A Christian who is lax in obtaining knowledge by way of reading scripture is still a Christian, but far less effective than a believer who reads the living Word daily. Both Christians will be used of God, but the one who is more spiritually minded will have greater success in leading others to Christ. Continue reading “Christian Fellowship: Are You Ready To Be Sharpened?” →

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Soldiers of Christ

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*Soldier

Giving someone authority over your well being is not easy. It requires trust and a willingness to yield to their leadership. Every day soldiers are asked to do this in order to fight more effectively and for a common good. The Commander in charge of a fighting unit is responsible for their lives and maintains the capacity to provide for their support and every need. Unfortunately, because man is flawed, mistakes happen and losses do occur. Continue reading “Soldiers of Christ” →