Shirley Brosius1 min read 
Tis the Christmas season again. And you are single again. You are free to keep on ranting. You are free to also express some anger at God. This is because you are trusting God. (This meme has been one of my truest life statements.) Also pat yourself on the back for not being in a bad matc
One of the greatest skills we can master is learning how to study the Bible. Studying God's Word is like learning to cook, and it's worth it.
The Countdown to Christmas has begun! The chaos, the parties, the memory-making. At the writing of this blog, we are 36 days away! Perhaps you’re like me, and looking for a way to keep Jesus at the center of all of it. Here’s an excerpt from my Christmas devotional Fulfilled . It’s a great way to
It’s always ironic to me that after Thanksgiving—a holiday to pause, reflect, and give thanks—Black Friday follows immediately after. It’s a day of deals, frenzy, and the push to buy more and more. Buying things isn’t necessarily bad, but it’s striking how quickly the world tries to steer our hearts from gratitude toward discontentment, comparison, and a scarcity mindset. But Jesus teaches us an upside-down way of living. He taught lessons like: "the first shall be last," "whoever wants to gain
A former teacher and director of Christian education, Shirley Brosius is the author of Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference and coauthor of Turning Guilt Trips into Joy Rides. She and her husband Bill enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles and watching “Jeopardy.” They have two married sons, five young-adult grandchildren and a daughter waiting in heaven. Shirley has memorized extensive passages of scripture including two books of the Bible: Philippians and Ruth. She is a member of Friends of the Heart, a speaking ministry that shares God’s love through messages and skits throughout the Eastern United States, although she no longer travels with the group.