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Category: Words of Wisdom

February 26, 2026

Are You Old Yet?

Several years ago, as I was leaving the hospital, a friend asked, “When did we get old?” Yikes! “Speak for yourself, kemosabe. I didn’t…

December 23, 2025

What Are You Looking for this Christmastime?

‘Tis the season for shopping, baking, decorating, and more shopping. Looking for the perfect present and perfect presentation of each holiday meal. Traditions are…

October 31, 2025

Do You Struggle with Surrender?

Surrender has been on my mind lately. It can feel like failure. But reviewing the definition was helpful. Merriam-Webster defines “surrender” as “the action…

September 23, 2025

What Are You Feeding Your Soul?

Fruit is on my mind these days. I love fruit: a crisp apple, juicy peach, filling banana, refreshing grapes, or a sweet orange. When…

August 21, 2025

What We Treasure Impacts Our Heart

I had the joy and honor of presenting the message at the Atascadero United Methodist Church. I shared the importance God places on our…

July 24, 2025

When Things Go Wrong, What Goes Right?

I keep a small card in my car that says, “Everything is going exactly as planned, it’s just not our plan.” When my son…

May 30, 2025

Is Your Life Ebbing or Flowing?

Three years ago, my life was flowing in all the ministries I felt God was calling me: writing, speaking, family, and church life. It…

April 17, 2025

Unshakable Hope: Atascadero Ladies’ Conference 2025 was a Success!

Now in its 42nd year, the Ladies’ Conference in Atascadero was once again an incredible event. The conference originally started with a simple desire…

April 9, 2025

Father, May I Ask You a Question?

While visiting an aquarium, I stood next to a child with his father. We were all entranced by the fish swimming past us in…

January 16, 2025

What’s Your 2025 Reset?

Have you pressed your reset button for 2025? What did your life look like a year ago? What will your life look like a…

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New Bible study by Dyann Shepard, Wisdom: Capturing the Power of Our Words. Available for order now on Amazon. Published by Redemption Press.

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Perfect for Bible study groups or for self-study, Wisdom: Capturing the Power of Our Words is available now. If you've ever said, "Why did I say that? What was I thinking??" this study from Dyann Shepard is for you. Learn God's wisdom about the power and importance of the words we speak from the book of Proverbs. Developed over a number of years, this insightful study in Proverbs invites readers to allow God to transform from the inside out, by focusing us on our words, mouth, and speech. Available on Amazon and at Redemption Press.

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