Entries by Skyla Sparks

Preparation People

This is the first time I’ve been clear on the idea that God has been preparing me for something by the people that have come into my life. It’s not the permanent people but those who come in little seasons and then leave. In most of these relationships I have felt very triggered and bothered […]

Shadow of Victimhood

My roomate has a house guest over the last several days. The woman has written a book called “Mis-mothered” and wants to turn it into a screenplay. As I make coffee and overhear their conversations my heart is so heavy. The woman’s book is about her mother who passed away years ago. She retells in […]

The Wrong Right Thing

All I truly want is to be at peace with myself and the demonstration that I make that will one day leave a lasting impression on my children. That’s not easy thing to figure out in my shoes. The world says that when someone does something horrible to try to hurt you that you should […]

Visions of High Places

Last night I watched videos by Steve Harvey and he spoke of visions from the Lord, suggesting to his audience to read Hebakkuk 2. As I woke this morning, I ordered a devotional he recommended called “Jesus Calling” and then went to this scripture he spoke of. The first thing I noticed as peculiar was […]

Humility is Strength

Often it’s the strongest ones who have the hardest time admitting they need help. This was demonstrated in a team meeting just last week as we gathered to talk about ideas and strategies on this project. One of our own was carrying a deep heaviness and decided to speak up. A mother’s heart has a […]

When We Do Nothing

I read a story this morning capturing interviews with a group called Project GRL. These beautiful hearts go out into red light districts with vans hosting medical professionals who give free care to women who are in a prison of prostitution. One of the ladies speaks of how it took her time to build up […]

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The Seed & the Stone

October is big for the Stefanie Stone team as this month marks the launch of something sacred, magnificent and powerful. We’ve formed our team on a solid foundation, (hearts that seek to serve) and we have made the decision to say “YES” to our mission. We believe the heart calling that’s been charged to us […]