September 3, 2010

The Desert – Finding God in the Dry Places

The desert. A place of desolation and isolation. No food. No water. Nothing to sustain you. When I think about "desert experiences," two stories from the Bible come to mind. The first is about the children of Israel. After their miraculous deliverance … [Read more...]

A Child is Born

A Child is Born That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep.  Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, … [Read more...]

Guided by the Holy Spirit

In high school, one of my favorite subjects was math. The formulas, expressions and rules came naturally to me. I enjoyed the challenge of working through and solving problems. In college, I was able to use my math ability to tutor people who struggled … [Read more...]

Finding God’s peace through Thankfulness

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians … [Read more...]

Trusting your Father

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding"(Proverbs 3:5). For me, this was the key scripture that catapulted me down the road to recovery. When we trust God with our lives and don't try to figure things out on … [Read more...]