As a child, the spiritual side of my life was "normal" to me. Seeing what no one else saw or knowing what no one else knew was my reality. I thought that everybody was like that too. My mother recognized these gifts in me and made me use them more and more. While growing up, situations in my life seemed to intensify as they do with many of us. But this drew me into God more so that I began to understand the gifts that He placed within me and their purpose. Following what others wanted to do or following traditions always made me feel as if I were being choked. I have always felt that there was more to this than just simply going to church and doing the same thing over and over again. I yearned for something deeper. I'm learning daily that my "normal" is to Walk in the Spirit in the outpouring of a supernatural God.

I have always been drawn to the creative side of my makeup. The art of writing stories, plays, and poetry plus design and photography allow me to express my uniqueness. Ministry is everywhere and in everything. Whether ministering in front of many people or simply one on one, it's so satisfying because God uses me to allow the gifts to flow for someone else. How awesome is that!

Cheryl Tyler