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…
The Beatitudes Matthew 5:4
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…
The Beatitudes Mathew 5:3
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…
The Summer Patriot
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…
The Long Haul
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…
Coronavirus
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…
Life Without Hope
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
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,…
Surrender
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…
The Red Kettle Drive
It’s that time of year, as we get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. A time to reach out to those in need. And reach out we do, with gifts for children and food for those in need. But, it has to be more than just meeting a need. There has to be hope. There will…