Acacia Slaton

Not only does unforgiveness cripple us but it also hinders us from receiving the peace of mind we so desperately need.  In particular, it cuts us off from the presence of God.  Why is it that we take lightly the words of the gospel?  “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:15). Do we realize … Read More

It sometimes seems that those who hurt us the most are those to whom we are the closest.  In close, intimate relationships we lay down our all and are honest about our fears and weaknesses.  The more vulnerable we are, the more difficult it is to recover from betrayal and loss.  Yet, it’s a risk that some dare to take and one that others avoid at all … Read More

I am sitting and reflecting on the unexpected storm in the lives of the disciples. It’s recorded in Mark 6:46-52.  Previously, the disciples had witnessed the miracle of Jesus feeding the crowd of five thousand with five loaves of bread and two fish, then we read the next day (in the middle of the night) the disciples found themselves in the middle of a storm.  … Read More