by sherricrandall | Apr 18, 2025 | General
The other day I walked past a chain link fence in downtown Nashville adorned with prayer ribbons gently moving in the breeze. In the midst of honky-tonk music, traffic, and tourists, these silent wishes stopped me in my tracks.
We rush through our days making noise, chasing goals, scrolling feeds—while prayers like these form the quiet backdrop of our humanity. Whispered hopes, silent gratitude, desperate pleas—they’re happening all around us, even when we can’t hear them.
In our loudest moments, these threads of connection remind us what matters most. The noise fades, but our prayers remain, tying us together across time and circumstance.
What’s your quiet prayer today?
by sherricrandall | Apr 12, 2025 | General
I love the changing of the seasons and springtime provides such beautiful metaphors for life…
In the heart of every person lies a cycle much like the seasons, where winters of doubt and hardship inevitably yield to the springtime of possibility. The cherry blossoms that explode into pink clouds after months of bare branches remind me that our moments of greatest beauty often follow periods of apparent emptiness, teaching us that patience is not merely waiting but the invisible work of renewal happening beneath the surface.
Are you ready for spring?
by sherricrandall | Apr 12, 2025 | Recipes
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
1 1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 c. sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Mix well
Lightly grease cookie sheet and drop from teaspoon the cookie dough onto the sheet.
Bake at 325 for 20 – 25 minutes until edges of cookies are lightly browned.
Cool cookies and if desired drizzle melted chocolate on top of cookies – delicious!
ENJOY!
by sherricrandall | Mar 5, 2025 | Recipes
Garlic – Ginger Chicken
Ingredients:
4 Large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1 C. finely sliced red onion
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
2 Tablespoons minced/peeled ginger
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large plastic bag until the chicken is fully coated. marinate overnight. This chicken tastes best grilled.
by sherricrandall | Feb 21, 2025 | General
I recently spent 10 days in Africa, Kenya to be precise. It truly was an amazing experience. As I have reflected on my time there , I keep returning to the unbelievable thought of how joyful the people are. I witnessed real hardship. Families living without electricity and running water. A shortage of food and medical care. Lack of schooling opportunities and unsafe living conditions due to crime and shelter inadequacy. So how can people be so joyful when I just told you all they have to overcome to survive each day?
I believe one of our MomCo leaders gave me insight to answer that question. Her name is Favour and she is an incredible woman. She lives in Zambia and her heart for Jesus and young moms is truly inspiring to me. I have had the pleasure of spending time with Favour several times now over the last few years and each time I leave her presence inspired. On our first day together I asked her how she was doing and she answered, “ I am doing well, by the grace of God.” When asked if she had a good night sleep or if she was learning a lot at the leadership summit she would answer, “Yes, by the grace of God.” Favour has a deep faith in God and truly lives out her faith even in her genuine responses to ordinary questions. She lives every day by the grace of God. Reality is if you are reading this, you are alive, by the grace of God.
I also learned a lot from the African culture which I think helped me to understand their joy despite their circumstances. Here are a few things I observed…
- Strong Community – Many African cultures emphasize communal living and close-knit relationships. This helps provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.
- Resilience and Optimism – Despite the many challenges, I watched the African women show up and work hard to provide for their families each and every day.
- Deep Rooted Culture – Music, dance, storytelling and festivals are central to many of the countries in Africa. These activities create shared moments of happiness.
- Connection to Nature – Many Africans live in close harmony with nature. I think this creates a sense of peace and appreciation for life.
- Faith is Important – Faith plays a significant role in many African societies. Having faith in Jesus and the promise of eternal life provides comfort, purpose and a positive outlook.
I am even more convinced that happiness comes from our circumstances and JOY comes from the Lord!
