The Inner Spark
Each Friday, I share a short thought, a Scripture, and a question for women who want clarity and confidence in their next step with God.
How to Stop Striving and Trust God
There’s a moment in John 6 that I’ve read many times, but this week one detail really stood out to me.
Jesus had given the disciples direction. Matthew tells us that He told them to get into the boat and go to the other side.
So off they went.
Then the wind rose. The sea became rough. What should...
by Cheryl Simon —
Sep 11, 2026
faith
Cut The Rope
I heard a story recently about a man who decided to treat his wife to a hot-air balloon flight.
He wasn’t particularly afraid of heights, but as he climbed into that simple wicker basket and realised just how little there was between him and the ground, he started to feel decidedly less brave.
Th...
by Cheryl Simon —
Sep 04, 2026
faith
There’s Still Time to Move Towards Your God-Given Dream
There are 125 days left in 2026.
That’s not the end of the year. That’s more than four months.
And yet, somewhere around September, we have a funny habit of mentally closing the year down. Summer is over, Christmas starts appearing in the shops ridiculously early, and January begins looking like ...
by Cheryl Simon —
Aug 28, 2026
action
How to Embrace the Gifts God Has Given You
For years, I rather underestimated the value of being a good administrator.
Give me something to organise or a plan to put together and I’m in my element. But I used to look at other gifts that seemed more creative, visible or dynamic and wonder whether administration really mattered quite as muc...
by Cheryl Simon —
Aug 21, 2026
identity
The Power of Words – What Are You Saying to Yourself?
I’m hopeless with technology.
I’m getting too old for this.
I’ve never been very confident.
I could never do what she does.
We say things like this so casually that we barely notice them.
I’ve been paying much more attention recently to the words I speak – particularly the words I speak about mys...
by Cheryl Simon —
Aug 14, 2026
identity
Courage is a Choice
Have you ever noticed that the people we admire most in the Bible all had one thing in common?
They chose courage.
Moses chose to stand before Pharaoh.
Esther chose to approach the king.
David chose to face Goliath.
Mary chose to say yes to God’s plan for her life.
None of them knew how their sto...
by Cheryl Simon —
Aug 07, 2026
confidence
How the Holy Spirit Guides You Into Your Purpose
Have you ever wished God would simply hand you the whole plan?
Sometimes we search for answers by reading another book, asking another opinion or trying to work everything out ourselves. Yet often the guidance we're looking for isn't found in doing more – it's found in becoming quiet enough to he...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jul 31, 2026
clarity
Are You Nurturing the Gift God Has Given You?
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of serving on the worship team at Greater Faith UK, with Brother Keith Moore.
As I stood at my keyboard during a full day of rehearsals, I found myself reflecting on how far God had brought me. Years ago, I simply said 'yes' to leading worship in my loca...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jul 24, 2026
purpose
What to Do When You Feel Like Nothing Is Happening
July has a funny way of making you feel like nothing is happening. The pace slows down, people go on holiday, things get quiet. And in that quiet, it's easy to start wondering whether you've stalled. Whether you're making any real progress at all.
Maybe you've felt that this week.
Verse of the...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jul 17, 2026
faith
Freedom to Step Into Your Calling
I've been thinking about the word freedom.
The freedom Christ has already given us.
We tend to think of it as forgiveness – being free from our past. But Jesus didn't stop there. He set us free for a future He'd already prepared for us.
And still, so many women never quite step into it.
They're s...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jul 03, 2026
freedom
What Does It Really Mean to Delight in the Lord?
We often hear people say, ‘God has placed dreams in your heart.’
I believe that's true.
But have you ever wondered why Psalm 37 doesn't begin with the dream?
It begins with the Dream Giver.
Perhaps that's because before God wants us to focus on what He's called us to do, He wants us to know Him m...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jun 26, 2026
faith
How to Step Into Your Calling in the Second Half of the Year
We're approaching the longest day of the year this week. More daylight than any other day on the calendar. And yet I wonder how many women will spend it still standing in the shadows – self-doubt, fear, or a lack of clarity about their next step keeping them exactly where they are. Waiting. Watch...
by Cheryl Simon —
Jun 19, 2026
purpose
The Inner Spark
Each Friday, I share a short thought, a Scripture, and a question for women who want clarity and confidence in their next step with God.
Cheryl Simon
Coach, Pastor & Speaker
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