I'm a 52 year old single mom with a college age daughter.  I joined this community to gain a wider perspective on spiritual matters.  I am a Christian and I currently involved in a ministry called Celebrate Recovery.  Two of my favorite scripture verses are:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

and

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5: 22-23

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• Finding Your Inner Wisdom

  The Inner Wisdom of Hope - August 28, 2008 at 1:00 AM

  The Book of Jeremiah is an ideal text for consideration in uncertain times like the one that currently exists in the U.S. War, terrorism, insurgency, weapons of mass destruction, occupation and...
• How to Be Fearless

  Fearless About the Body: The Comparison Game - August 29, 2008 at 1:00 AM

  Because I am raising two teenage daughters in the image-conscious city of Los Angeles, I have become more aware than ever of the games we play with our self-esteem. As women, we tend to compare...
• Daily Bible Reading

  Gospel Reading for Friday, August 29, 2008 - August 29, 2008 at 1:00 AM

  John 7:37-52 37 On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, 38 and let the one who believes in me drink....

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