Hiding in a Cave

Hiding in a Cave

With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord.  I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him.  When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! (Ps 142:1-3) While David is writing Psalm 142, he is hiding in a...
Hiding in a Cave

A Prescription for Joy

Praise the Lord, my soul.  Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. (Psalm 104:1-4; 24-35) How has God acted in your life to cause you to come in to know Him in a way you had not before?  What was your response to Him?  When we come...
Hiding in a Cave

You are Loved and Not Alone

“But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.” (Psalm 69:13) What a privilege it is for me to kick off a series of devotionals from the book of Psalm.  Psalm is one of my favorite books because it...
Week 11: Philippians 4:1-7

Week 11: Philippians 4:1-7

Warm Up before the Hike Share within your small group or if not in a group, share with a trusted friend the thing that causes you the most worry or stress. Then share how you usually deal with anxiety. Introduction In last week’s lesson, Edna reminded us that we, like...
Week 11: Philippians 4:1-7

Week 10: Philippians 3:12-21

Introduction Have you ever run a marathon?  If so, the training is hard but on the day of the run, when you you cross the finish line, it is an exhilarating feeling.  I remember running the full marathon (26 miles).  When I reached 22 miles I felt like my legs were...