By: Yvette Cherry
In my 20s and 30s, I was a highly ambitious person. Continue reading ““My Ambition’s Gone” – It’s Okay to Not Feel Motivated”
“My Ambition’s Gone” – It’s Okay to Not Feel Motivated
Dear Gutsy, Outspoken, Take-Action Women of God…
By: Yvette Cherry
There is a story in the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 4:8-37) that tells of a woman from a town called Shunem who befriends the prophet, Elisha. Continue reading “Dear Gutsy, Outspoken, Take-Action Women of God…”
Lady on the Bus
By: Yvette Cherry
One glorious December day Sienna and I decided to take the bus to the city to ride the carousel by the river. The peaceful stay-at-home Mum + Nenna days were coming to an end. She would be off to full-time school the next year and we were trying to make the most of the time we had left together. Continue reading “Lady on the Bus”
Changing My Mind about Women in Church Leadership
By: Yvette Cherry
As a devout 12-year-old Christian, I remember thinking the Vicar of Dibley was a woman in sin. How could a woman be clergy? I used to change the channel as soon as the show came on, rolling my eyes at the sacrilege being acted out. Continue reading “Changing My Mind about Women in Church Leadership”
Queen Bee Leadership
By: Yvette Cherry
In the busy life of the bee world, the Queen Bee reigns supreme. Nurtured in her role as the provider of life, she is the only queen in a colony of honey bees that may number 60,000 or more. The Queen Bee is the largest bee in the colony and the only one capable of stinging multiple times and surviving. Continue reading “Queen Bee Leadership”
39 Great Novels
By: Yvette Cherry
Here’s a list of novels I’ve enjoyed over the years. Not all of them are new, but they’re all compelling reads. This list is in random order.
Continue reading “39 Great Novels”
Sunsets and Anger
By: Yvette Cherry
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:25- 27 Continue reading “Sunsets and Anger”
Dear World / The Hunting
By: Yvette Cherry
Dear World,
I’ve been watching a lot of television lately. Tired, I guess. Continue reading “Dear World / The Hunting”
Asking for God’s Help – Don’t Let the Frogs Pile Up
By: Yvette Cherry
When I was ten years old my family took off travelling around Australia, towing a big old caravan. We often stayed roadside and that was my favourite, but we also stayed in so many caravan parks that I considered myself an expert in the field of Tourist Villages and a town planner of sorts. Continue reading “Asking for God’s Help – Don’t Let the Frogs Pile Up”
Dunlop Volleys and Hairy Legs
By: Yvette Cherry
I met Jesus once. Well actually, just his shoes and his legs up to about the knee. But it was Him. He didn’t need me to see the whole of him for me to know.