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The Middle of the Storm
By Cheryl Wylie (Che) "as given to her by God"
The apostles were afraid that they were going to die in the storm. When they woke Jesus, He spoke to the storm and it was still. At the beginning of that story, He said to them, 'Come. Go with me to the other side.' You see, He told them where they were going..but He didn't tell them what would happen in the middle. It is in the middle of the storm that our faith is tested. It is in the middle of the storm that we find out who we are in him.

But He was right there with them..in the middle of the storm. It didn't come to stay..it came to pass.
Peace..be still.

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Readers Respond to NUTRA-SWEET & PRIMARY PERITONEAL CANCER Articles

Thank you so much for this article. I have been experiencing these symptoms as listed in paragraph 4 of this article. I thought I was going crazy and that it was all in my head.... I have doctored for these same symptoms and was told that I was experiencing PMS and was prescribed 20mg. Prozac. I am 36 years old and have felt like this for the last 3-4 years. I drink diet soda and have since I was 18, it was not unlikely that I'd have 3-4 sodas a day. I am reading labels from now on & not allowing aspartame in anything for myself or my family. I will be taking a copy of this article with me to my next Dr. apt. and giving it to everyone I possible can.......the same goes for the article on Primary Peritoneal Cancer.
Thank you so much...
Lisa Farlinger

I can't tell you what a relief it was to read these articles! I have been diagnosed with Lupus but am in the early stages. I have been drinking 6 to 7 Diet Cokes a day for years. Now that I know the facts, I feel I can do something positive to fight the Lupus and prevent further injury to my body. I also want to tell you how much I enjoy Handmaidens. Not only is it inspiring and helpful, it is truly beautiful.
In Christ
Sandra Bartlow

I printed out your articles and took them to my doctor. He did not comment but was reluctant to order the suggested test. I am going to another doctor next week. That's how much faith I have in what you published! Thank you!
Leona Sams

Although these articles seem to be well written, I think you should have included research and substantiation. I am an R.N. and I've seen no literature pertaining to these issues in the publications I read. I do enjoy your webzine, however. How many people do you have on staff?
Liz

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I was having constant headaches plus some other symptoms you listed. I stopped consuming anything with Nutra Sweet in it as soon as I read your article and am now pain free! I can't believe no one is making this more public. It would seem that all the tobacco lawsuits would make even the big money folks nervous about this cover up. I love Handmaidens, by the way. You all do a fantastic job. I hope your family emergency is resolved. I've been praying for you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Beverly Adams

I've spent a fortune going from one doctor to another over the past three years and trying one medication after another with no relief. Your Nutra-Sweet article has caused me to eliminate aspartame from my diet, and guess what? I am free of the symptoms at last. Why isn't the FDA taking action? Such blatant disregard for public health is frightening. I wonder how many other dangerous food additives we're consuming.
Thanks again and God bless,
Aurora Carson

Che Shares Her Gifts

Meet my new friend, the talented and lovely Che - Cheryl Wylie. God gave her the gifts of literary and artistic beauty and she readily shares them with us on this page. We praise God for her life and her precious gifts. Please take your time to enjoy her art and writings below. All works are by Cheryl Wylie and are protected by copyright.

Decide
“Choose this day whom you will serve”;
the King of Kings or lord of this world.
Satan promises fortune and fame,
glory and honor, but his gifts are lame
compared to forgiveness, mercy and peace,
life everlasting to those who are least
in this world of chaos, turmoil and sin;
believe and accept is where you begin.
Confess His name; His love is true -
a free gift for all, yet He died for you.
>From His death your life is guaranteed.
He bore your sins and you were freed
from condemnation, judgment, wrath.
He lived to light for you a path
to heaven’s gory, God above.
He did it all because of love!
On the cross, forgotten Son,
sacrificed and, “It is done.”

It is Finished
Those who dream by night -
in the dark stillness of their minds,
when the world and all creation sleeps
in peace;
and shadows play,
across the sky
and echos die
from the day's
activities -
are unfulfilled.

But those who walk in Light -
when shadows are no more,
keeping eyes forward
and hearts full of hope;
humbling themselves
on knees as they pray
throughout the day -
know His fulfillment
and His love.

Silence
Listen to the silence.
>From within this silence
you will hear the still,
small voice of God.
Cherish the silence,
for it is your time with God.
And if He chooses to be silent,
rejoice because He has the
confidence in you that He need
not speak.

Secure
I worship You, Almighty God,
with all my heart and soul.
For, through Your love
and gracious touch,
myself You have made whole.
I worship you, Almighty God,
with all my strength and might.
For, when strength fails
and might turns weak,
I know You hold me tight.

Eternity
I stand on the threshold
of forever ---
My worldly ties
I now may sever.
Afraid to move forward,
yet not daring to look back,
fear permeates my soul
for lack of knowledge
of the unknown.
Then...I see a light, faintly,
dimly through the darkness
now within me...
a shining hope !
I say a prayer ,
my eyes before me.
I take a step
beyond the doorway :
the first step toward
eternity with God.

Morning Prayer
Give me, oh Lord, a freshness of Spirit
to celebrate this new day.
Help me, oh Lord, that I may show others
Your love in every way.

The Healing Touch
Father, You’ve heard
my travail :
my anguished cries,
my heartsick wail.
You’ve felt my pain,
You’ve seen my tears.
You know my heart
was full of fears.
I waited then,
my God, My Lord.
On tortured soul
Your love You poured.
You washed me with
the gentle flow
of living waters.
Now You blow
a kiss of life
into my heart.
I know from me
You’ll not depart.

No More Fear
My heart does break ~
I shed the tears
of many long
and fearful years.

I cry in anguish ~
my God hears.
I ask the Lord to
calm my fears.

He hides me in
His secret place.
He fills me with
His awesome grace.

He holds me ~
I am safe; secure.
Fear I no longer
must endure.

Bridge Ocean

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Sun Vanity

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