One of the greatest turning points in my life and faith was when I realized I don’t have to live a life of reactions: meaning when I speak and my words are favorably received, I’m happy; but when not, my smile quickly disappears. No longer need I let people and circumstances dictate the inner joy of my heart, leaving me wounded by someone’s words or actions, or down because it’s raining again. I can cultivate a cheerful heart. Now maybe you’re thinking, “Life is hard right now. How can I possibly have a cheerful heart in these circumstances?” Jesus tells…
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Do you long for a deeper richer
experience of God
and your Christian faith?
Many of us are tired of living a shallow, superficial faith, marked only by rare occurrences of hearing God’s voice. We long for a closer, more intimate walking-talking relationship with Him. We desire to be transformed by God’s power and love—and to hold His peace in our hearts, no matter the circumstance.
These themes of spiritual formation—of living in His presence—are at the heart of Cheryl Elton's writing. May you find inspiration, encouragement, and renewed hope in these pages.
Moments with the Master: Conforming to Christ in Daily Transformation
A 40-Day DevotionalEach day will bring fresh inspiration to see God working and experience the transformative power of Christ.
What People Are Saying
Dr. Paul D. Norcross
Kingdom Faith Ministries International
“Cheryl writes with a clarity matched with an ease and grace that makes each chapter a sweet adventure with God. Peace is not just a subject in this book, it is an impartation. Prepare for an increase!”
Debbie Geer
Founder & President, Hope For A Woman’s Heart Queensbury, NY
“Cheryl captures the essence of finding peace in Christ, and beautifully expresses the depth of relationship we can experience in Him. Pathway of Peace is the perfect book for anyone searching to understand more fully how to live a fulfilling life in Christ led by the Holy Spirit. I highly recommend this book because it offers hope to all who seek it.”
Rev. Suzanne Lacatena
Northway Christian Family Church,
Queensbury, NY
“When Cheryl speaks, the Word comes alive! She delivered a message on “Your Best State of Mind” to a room filled with women, many of whom were in need of hope for tomorrow. They left with their hearts strong and their minds filled with God’s powerful Word. She is sensitive to the climate in the room and speaks as the Holy Spirit directs!”
Chaplain Barbara Chimiak
Chaplain Fellowship Ministries
“Cheryl shares scriptural insights that will reignite your faith, and inspiring stories—including some of her own—of people living these truths. If you want to live in God’s peace above the stresses of a world gone wild, you’ll find this book a gift from God.”
Lauren Varney, M.D
On The Rock Wellness
“Cheryl came to close out my series on Christian Wellness and shared a powerful message on overcoming worry and finding peace, bringing everything back to Christ. Her passion, depth of insight, authenticity, and sensitivity to the leading of Holy Spirit highly qualify her as a speaker for any group seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ and move forward on the pathway to peace.”
Cheryl Elton
An award-winning author, accomplished freelance writer and ministry leader who came to Christ at age 14, Cheryl has always loved the fact that God reveals Himself primarily through words.
Longing to understand His will for her life, God began teaching her in a remarkable way.
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Establishing daily quiet time with God is necessary for anyone who wants a close, intimate relationship with Him. Many of the great men and women of faith throughout Scripture and history have testified to morning being the optimal time. Yet a wandering mind can challenge many Christians during their quiet time with the Lord. Have you ever started praying, only to find a few seconds later you’re thinking about what you’ll have for dinner that night? Or begun reading the Bible, only to have your thoughts jump to that Facebook post you liked? The world trains our minds to jump…
Starting the Day with God
Yesterday, while heading out the door to go to the movies, my husband announced “I don’t have my phone—but we have yours, right? We need at least one phone with us.” Funny how for years we lived with no cell phones—now we can’t seem to survive without them! I thought. For most of us, leaving the house without our phones, we feel lost, even vulnerable, unsafe. The ability to communicate and get information anywhere anytime has tremendous value, but can also serve as great distraction. Reaching for the phone—for some while still in bed—is often the first action of the day….
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