Sheila explains why she published her Diary:
The Diary of a Believer also includes the events that encouraged, and sometimes forced me to examine my faith, figuring out exactly what I believed and why. These were the same events that slowly opened my spiritual eyes, leading me out of my incorrect assessment of the Lord, and into the type of relationship that one might expect upon embracing something called “The Good News of the Gospel”.
The Diary of a Believer explores the blueprints commonly used to seek God through established religion, which often leaves its seekers doubting and unfulfilled in their faith. Formulas breed complacency, and complacency breeds mediocrity. Mediocre is what I found my own spiritual life to be until I began searching outside the spiritual fences erected long ago by well intentioned, albeit misguided brethren. If at the age of 39, I find myself in the same spiritual position I was in at 25, then I’ve cheated myself of the many things that God desires to reveal to me along the journey I was intended to walk. And if I’ve done so, I’ve probably passed that spiritual mediocrity along to my children as well.
The composition of this book was inspired by the desire to share what I’ve learned along my journey with my children, family and friends. But I also find it fitting for others who feel lost in the maze of Christian tradition. It’s for those who’ve bought into the lie that says you must earn your salvation under the guidance of specific church doctrine. It’s for those who’ve been taught that the Holy Spirit is retired, and encourages seekers of Christ to go about their journey without Him. It’s for those who’ve been taught to love and revere the Word of the Lord, yet dismiss major portions of it as being no longer applicable in the lives of today’s believers.
If you’re in any of those positions, don’t feel alone. This personal collection of stories was also written for you.
The “stories” she mentions are not fictional — they are real! You may find that her story is your story too!
Blessings in Christ,
Mark