by Teresa Shields Parker | Mar 4, 2017 | Devotional, Health, Inspiration, Purpose, sweet change
For years I was sure I wasn’t worth anything. I was good for nothing. Worthless. My sins of overeating for most of my adult life wreaked havoc on my body. Even after losing 260 pounds, I still have residual physical issues and deep-seated sorrow for what I did to God,... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Feb 21, 2017 | Devotional, Health, sweet change, Teresa's Journey
I walked into the youth parents’ meeting huffing and puffing. I was late as usual. There were more parents there than expected so the meeting place had been moved to the general purpose meeting room with the orange chairs. Not that I am against orange chairs. I love... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Jan 8, 2017 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Inspiration, sweet change, sweet freedom, sweet grace, Uncategorized
“In the book of Ecclesiastes the only practical advice given about living a meaningful life is to find a job you like, enjoy your marriage and obey God,” Donald Miller writes.1 “It’s as though God is saying, ‘Write a good story, take somebody with you, and let Me... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 31, 2016 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Inspiration, Purpose, sweet change, Uncategorized
Ever feel like you are free falling without a parachute and no one to catch you? It’s as if at any minute you might plunge into the abyss of nothingness and no one would even notice? While it’s true that we all feel that way sometimes, God has everything... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Devotional, Health, sweet change
One word can change your life. As an author you might think I would say it’s a book full of words which can change your life. While I love books, I’ve learned the right word spoken or written at the right time can mean all the difference, especially if it comes from... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 26, 2016 | Blog, Devotional, Health, sweet change, sweet grace
The boxes, crumpled wrapping paper, bags and aluminum foil that once covered leftovers are out on the curb ready to be recycled or thrown in the dump. Once again you are mad at yourself for too much money spent and too much food eaten. You know it’s time to push the...