Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6. We all have cravings. Whatever your body craves that’s what you’re going to feed it. Whether it’s Twinkies or carrot sticks, we all want to satisfy that desire. Our spiritual appetite is the same way. Whatever we fill…
Meekness Ain’t Weakness The 3rd recovery principle states “Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.” The accompanying verse is Matthew 5:5 By nature we may be a lion, but God calls us to take on the spirit of Christ, like a lamb. Meekness is a purposeful act of…
Today’s Perspective continues to reflect on the Beatitudes and Celebrate Recovery’s eight recovery principles. The CR program has been put on hold as a result of the current pandemic. Who knows how long it will be before we can meet again. The fellowship that has lifted us up has been sorely missed. We are praying…
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program that is based on the beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-16). In CR there are eight recovery principles. The very first principle is based on Matthew 5:3. That principle reads, realize I’m not God; I admit…
These are truly the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of their country…” Truer words have never been spoken and are relevant even today as we go through this trial. Those who thrive on the mountain top, those sunshine patriots…
It’s raining outside the camper this morning. I’m sitting here having a cup of coffee and Mary and the dog are sleeping on the sofa. Normally Mary would stay in the house while I journaled. I felt like she just wanted to be close to me this morning. I’m glad she’s here. Sometimes having someone…
Psalm 55:13-14 “But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers.” Because of this pandemic virus it has caused all church activities to cease. It has caused isolation and a sense of…
The topic of depression and suicide is one that no one wants to talk about. But it is a discussion that needs to be had. I am sharing a video that I feel speaks louder than anything I could ever say. Please take the time to watch this timely message from Living Waters and share…
His Very Presence We hold your hand and feel assured, Your very presence helps us endure. Through light of day and dark of night, we know You’re there will win this fight. Our passion’s deep, our love is true. Our Saviors there he’ll see us through. On the path we walk, will stumble and fall,…
Job 1:21 Naked I came from my mothers womb and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised. Before I went to prison I led a life full of things. Cars, motorcycles, all types of technology, sexual things to satisfy the cravings…