Sharon, a social worker, was born in Trinidad and moved to Canada in 1967. She retired from her 34-year career with the Government of Alberta in 2015 and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sharon shares her faith through her lifestyle. She loves writing and has had devotionals published since 2005. She is active in her church in West Edmonton, Alberta, and enjoys singing, praying with/for people, and encouraging others.

Recent content

Left Behind
Left Behind
Sharon Long · Nov 7 6 minute read

Left behind! When I think of those two words I consider feelings of abandonment, loneliness, despair, isolation, unworthiness, rejection, and frustration. No one wants to be left behind. Jarett did not choose to be left behind while his family returned home. It was a matter of...

Interruption
Interruption
Sharon Long · Sep 20 5 minute read

I don’t know about you, but I don’t like it when my plans are hijacked by someone else. A week in advance, my husband Miguel and I made plans to go garden and grocery shopping on a Thursday evening. In contrast, my oldest daughter, Dionne, had...

From Death to Life
From Death to Life
Sharon Long · May 26 9 minute read

My symptoms were mild, just a runny nose and coughing. But a few times I coughed so hard that I thought I would bring up a lung. In September 2022, I felt a hard lump in my stomach while showering. That was very concerning to me, so I made an appointment to see my family doctor. He took one look at my stomach, felt around a bit, and declared that it was a...

Endure to the End
Endure to the End
Sharon Long · Nov 4 4 minute read

What lessons have you been learning as you walk through life? The road may be rough at times. People may pass by without noticing you — as if you are invisible. Trusted friends or family members may desert you. Some, who you least expect, may stay the course with you. No matter what circumstance you find yourself in today, know that there is...

Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
Sharon Long · Aug 12 5 minute read

To his surprise, Micah was hiding in plain sight as he stood in the hallway with a big grin on his face. He could hardly contain himself and they both laughed hysterically once again. I told Micah that he needed to hide in a place where it would be hard for Bryson to find him. The boys really did not seem to…