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Part 2 of an Interview with Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author of Experiencing God Through His Names Understanding that each of God’s names reveals something about His character opens our spiritual eyes to see His perfect purposes and to recognize His commitment to us. If we can grasp the meanings of His names, we can know God more intimately.  In Experiencing God Through His Names , Sheryl Giesbrecht not only covers some of the well-known titles, such as Father, Ancient of Days and “El Shaddai,” but some of the lesser-used designations, including “El Bethel,” “Jehovah Sabaoth” and “Jehovah Maozi.” Experiencing God Through His Names invites readers to interact with God about the truth behind His names by studying one each day for 31 days. Q: Why is it so important for believers to know God’s various names? Believers must know God’s names to understand His character, faithfulness, love and provision better. When we grasp the impact of God’s love and sensitivity by stu...

What’s in a name—God’s name? Walk with Sheryl Giesbrecht on a journey to discover God, His names, and His character in Experiencing God Through His Names .  Names are more than groups of letters that represent a person or identify objects. Names are powerful. A person’s character and destiny can be influenced by his or her name. God’s attributes and personality support His unique and distinct names. If we comprehend the meanings of His titles, we can know God more intimately. Sheryl is celebrating the release of  Experiencing God Through His Names  by giving away ten copies of the book.  Click here for details and to enter to win. {MORE ABOUT  EXPERIENCING GOD THROUGH HIS NAMES } (Bold Vision Books, June 2016) What’s in a name? Names are more than groups of letters that represent a person or identify objects. Names are powerful. A person’s character and destiny can be influenced by his or her name. God’s attributes and personality support His...

Part 1 of an Interview with Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author of Experiencing God Through His Names What’s in a name? Names are more than groups of letters that represent a person or identify objects. Names are powerful. A person’s character and destiny can be influenced by his or her name. When it comes to God, His attributes and personality support His unique and distinct names.  In Experiencing God Through His Names (Bold Vision Books) , author Sheryl Giesbrecht leads readers in a study to discover truths about God’s character by a study of His various titles and names. Q: You wrote Experiencing God Through His Names after some very personal encounters. Please share what led you to explore the different names for God. I was a stressed-out pastor’s wife, working a full-time job outside of our home, mothering a preschooler and kindergartener, exhausted from the demands of family and ministry. I was full of fear with one child in a public school and the other with a dayc...

Sheryl Giesbrecht leads readers to explore God’s character through His names What’s in a name? Names are more than groups of letters that represent a person or identify objects. Names are powerful. A person’s character and destiny can be influenced by his or her name. When it comes to God, His attributes and personality support His unique and distinct names.  In Experiencing God Through His Names (Bold Vision Books/June 17, 2016/ISBN: 978-0692743010/$12.99) , author Sheryl Giesbrecht leads readers in a study to discover truths about God’s character by a study of His various titles and names. Understanding that each of God’s names reveals something about His character opens our spiritual eyes to see His perfect purposes and to recognize His commitment to us. If we can grasp the meanings of His names, we can know God more intimately.  Giesbrecht not only covers some of the well-known titles, such as Father, Ancient of Days and “El Shaddai,” but some of the lesse...

The older I get, the more Christmas tends to lose it's magic. I miss the family gatherings we had at Nanny's house before she passed away ten Christmases ago now. Moments like my aunts screaming for my cousin Wes to come get the mouse out of the kitchen that just sprang the trap. How everyone groaned at having to gather to sing "The 12 Days of Christmas"... We all grow up, huh? I'm actually scheduling this post ahead of time as I'm off doing the new tradition I share with my parents - our annual trip to the movies. I hope as you read this that I AM NOT seeing a Madea movie. I don't know that I can pull off Saving Mr. Banks  though.  Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas blog series ! Merry Christmas from Pearl Girls™ ! We hope you enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you miss a few posts, you’ll be able go back through and read them on this blog throughout the next ...

An Interview with Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author of Get Back Up     Did you know it is possible to survive a freefall from the Willis Tower in Chicago or a skydive with a failed parachute? It will hurt, and it will take some time to heal, but it is possible. Our lives can be a lot like that freefall, but we can survive whatever challenges God puts in front of us if we just get back up. In Get Back Up: Trusting God When Life Knocks You Down (Wheatmark/March 2013/ISBN: 978-1-60494-854-7/$ 12.95/also available in e-book) , Sheryl Giesbrecht shares her personal story of triumph over tragedy to help readers understand they can not only survive their adversities, but thrive. Q: For most authors, one defining experience drives them to write their book. You’ve actually faced many obstacles that would have kept most people down for the count. Can you share with us about a difficult time in your life when you had to trust in God and Get Back Up ? Several years ago, I foun...

Sheryl Giesbrecht is celebrating the release of Get Back Up with a Kindle Fire Giveaway. Enter today! One winner will receive: A brand new Kindle Fire Get Back Up by Sheryl Giesbrecht Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 28th. Winner will be announced on 4/30/13 on the Litfuse blog . Tell your friends via  FACEBOOK  or  TWITTER  and increase your chances of winning. To learn more about Get Back Up, visit my previous post !

  Get Back Up: Trusting God When Life Knocks You Down Author Sheryl Giesbrecht shares inspiration for overcoming the challenges of life Did you know it is possible to survive a freefall from the Willis Tower in Chicago or a skydive with a failed parachute? It will hurt, and it will take some time to heal, but it is possible. Our lives can be a lot like that freefall, but we can survive whatever challenges God puts in front of us if we just get back up. In Get Back Up: Trusting God When Life Knocks You Down (Wheatmark/March 2013/ISBN: 978-1-60494-854-7/$ 12.95/also available in e-book) , Sheryl Giesbrecht shares her personal story of triumph over tragedy to help readers understand they can not only survive their adversities, but thrive. As much as we would like it to be, life is not always easy or fair for Christ followers. Giesbrecht learned this truth firsthand but also discovered that from the depths of past pain, it is possible to be raised up. It is possible to ...