Sheila Scherlin

Why a Pear Tree?

In the Christmas carol, A Partridge in a Pear Tree, I have wondered about the significance of the words and why a pear tree was chosen but not an apple or a peach tree. Well, when you sing the song, you quickly realize the words “a partridge in an apple tree” or “a partridge inContinue reading “Why a Pear Tree?”

Have You Set Up the Manger, Yet?

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler from Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the ancient past. The people of Israel will be abandoned to their enemies until the time when the woman in labor gives birth to her son. Micah 5:2 IContinue reading “Have You Set Up the Manger, Yet?”

Be Thankful In All Circumstances

As soon as the leaves start changing into their brilliant colors, thoughts of the holidays come to mind. Years ago, the holidays came one by one and you didn’t see Thanksgiving or Christmas (heavens-to- Betsy!) decorations until Halloween was over. Anticipation for each holiday wasn’t foreshadowed by the push to Christmas that we have today.Continue reading “Be Thankful In All Circumstances”

The Face Behind the Mask

I think most people want to give others a good impression of themselves. However, showing the “real you” is sometimes risky business. I have heard people say, “If you really knew me, you wouldn’t like me.” Have you ever said that? Not that I am advocating to “let it all hang out”, so to speakContinue reading “The Face Behind the Mask”

Bordertown Match in Tombstone

The movie Tombstone was immensely popular in 1993, which drew people to visit the real city of Tombstone in Arizona. After awhile, when the excitement wore off, the crowds wore thin and the people of Tombstone considered shutting Tombstone down for lack of funds and interest. Luckily, there are still a bunch of us whoContinue reading “Bordertown Match in Tombstone”

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

With so many people against guns, it must perplex some that many people enjoy using guns to “play” cowboy. When my husband and I first married, we were ballroom dancers. We were not the kind that competed, but we spent hours at the studio trying our best to emulate our professionals. Age took its tollContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”

My First Blog Post

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 This is the first post on my new blog. I am a Christian wife, mom to three adult children and a grandmother to seven biological grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, and four step-greatContinue reading “My First Blog Post”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”