by Cheryl Liberatore | Feb 19, 2025 | The Mess
Every morning begins the same way—with coffee. Not just any coffee, but a cup prepared following a meticulous routine that my brother Denny oversees: pour, add milk, stir, taste, microwave, and taste once more. Then, I carry it to Denny’s “Happy Place”—a wooden...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Jan 15, 2025 | The Mess
Are you a hot mess who longs for genuine, lasting change in 2025? Goals of self-improvement peak on January 1 worldwide. But good intentions crash in the weeks that follow. Dr. Asin Shah, professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, reports that 88% of...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Dec 20, 2024 | The Mess
Have you ever played the “what if” game? You know, those times when you wonder how life would be different if certain events had taken a different turn or if key people were missing from your story? As Christmas approaches, a weighty ‘what if’...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Nov 26, 2024 | The Mess
Have you ever noticed how Jesus gave thanks before his miracles? Before multiplying loaves and fishes to feed thousands, before raising Lazarus from the dead, even before establishing communion at the Last Supper – He gave thanks first. This wasn’t just a polite...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Sep 26, 2024 | The Mess
Life often feels like a well-charted journey—until it doesn’t. We make plans, set goals, and pursue our dreams, expecting things to go smoothly. But often, we encounter unexpected turns that challenge our understanding and shake our faith. These divine detours, though...
