by Karen Treat The king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!" 2 Samuel 18:33 I have to wonder why David...
by Karen Treat Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. Psalm 23: 4 As I write this I am coming up on Ash Wednesday. I made a very bold move and asked if I could preach this year. On...
By Karen Treat I love the story of Elijah in I Kings 18-19. Elijah is the prophet who takes down all the false prophets in the area and then flees for his life because Queen Jezebel wanted him dead. Those were her prophets. How dare he kill them? The disheartened...
by Karen Treat Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit”. John 20: 21-22 I have reflected on this verse with many people over the...
by Karen Treat. Twenty some years ago, my husband and I hiked the state of Oregon. Daily we were amazed by the miraculous works of God--in the mountains, the water sources, and the people we met on the trail. What was important in seeing God was keeping our eyes open...
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