Twelve Step Meditation for Friday February 03, 2023 Scripture reading for today: Exodus 24 - 31. This may seem like a lot, but it's not that bad; just do it! Attention to the rituals of worship did not guarantee that God's people would worship God. Our rituals have never protected us from ourselves. (For more details than this small devotion can provide, check out "The Circle of Shame" message … [Read more...] about Twelve Step Daily Meditation
December 14
Scripture Reading for today: 2 Timothy 1, 2, 3, 4 Twenty or so years ago I had an awakening - but not the kind anyone would really want to experience. It was more like waking up from a terrible nightmare. I had known for a while that I was a people pleaser, and I understood what a burden it was to try to please all the people all the time. I had a vague notion that this probably wasn't as … [Read more...] about December 14
December 31
Scripture Reading for today: Luke 22, 23, 24 Whew!Twelve steps in 365 days. I'd love to hear from you about your experiences of faith this past year. Email me at AskTeresa@hotmail.com and tell me your stories. While I wait to hear from you, can I pray for you and yours? Lord,I realize that you want to be found by us! How awesome to know that you love us. That your eyes rove to and fro across … [Read more...] about December 31
December 15
Scripture Reading for today: Titus 1, 2, 3 Yesterday's devotional spoke of my spiritual awakening; today I want to talk about what I learned as I barreled out of my cave of hibernation. I decided that if I was going to quit all the false identities I had assumed in my life (perfect student, perfect child, perfect friend, perfect wife, perfect mother, perfect whatever--all of which was false by … [Read more...] about December 15
leapyear
Scripture Reading for today: Luke 22, 23, 24 Whew!Twelve steps in 365 days. I'd love to hear from you about your experiences of faith this past year. Email me at AskTeresa@hotmail.com and tell me your stories. While I wait to hear from you, can I pray for you and yours? Lord,I realize that you want to be found by us! How awesome to know that you love us. That your eyes rove to and fro across … [Read more...] about leapyear
December 16
Scripture Reading for today: 1 John 1, 2, 3 and Isaiah 9 "God will always look for someone who has a perfect heart toward Him, not necessarily someone who has a perfect performance before Him. When the Lord has the heart, He can always change the behavior." Joyce Meyer, Me and My Big Mouth, p. 141. At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and … [Read more...] about December 16
December 24
Scripture Reading for today: Luke 1, 2 It's Christmas Eve! Read the Christmas story and enjoy! Find a place to worship, get up off the couch, and go! Speak to the people sitting around you; they may be lonely. And if perchance you're the lonely one, you won't be after you worship in the midst of community. And unto us a child is born... May the practicing of your principles result in blessing … [Read more...] about December 24
December 17
Scripture Reading for today: 1 John 4, 5 and 2 John I went to visit a new mother and she asked me this question, "Why didn't you tell me it would be like this?" Well, some experiences are simply indescribable. That's why I hesitate to tell people that using the twelve steps as a tool to draw near to God will dramatically change their lives. It's hard to describe it and best if it's experienced. … [Read more...] about December 17
December 18
Scripture Reading for today: Isaiah 11, 12, and 35 My parents have a dear friend who recently lost a spouse after a protracted illness. Often my mom will mention that she took over some bread, had her friend over for dinner, or took her to lunch at one of their favorite spots in Atlanta. My mom is loving her friend as best she knows how during this difficult time of loss. What my mom can't do is … [Read more...] about December 18
December 19
Scripture Reading for today: Isaiah 40, 41, 43 Years ago we had friends who worked as consultants for a large missionary organization. Their job was to screen potential candidates and place them in the area of mission work that would best suit their unique gifts and talents. I found this process fascinating, and I was always asking my friend about his work. I never will forget the conversation … [Read more...] about December 19