Fasting in the Wilderness

Natasha S. Robinson — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:24:29 +0000

Fasting humbles us before the Lord. This is the reason why all Christians need to better understand the practice. Who among us does not need humbling every now and then? I wanted to understand what the Bible says about fasting. I also wanted to understand if and why I should consider making this spiritual discipline a part of my life, as a Christian and more importantly, as a leader.

Radical Living: I Want to Go to Jail

Natasha S. Robinson — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:03:46 +0000

With the summer months ahead, I believe there will be many opportunities to focus on this portion of the challenge if we simply open our eyes and pay attention.

Wilderness: Don’t Miss the Point

Natasha S. Robinson — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:34:56 +0000

I find there is also a constant need to remind all humans, all Christians, and especially leaders, of the Creator in whom we all depend. That’s what rest does—it first reminds us of our dependency on God. Rest also makes us more compassionate people.

Wilderness: Take a Rest, Why Don’t You

Natasha S. Robinson — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:57:02 +0000

Many of us are way too hard on ourselves. We take ourselves too seriously to the point of feeling guilty when we prioritize rest. We have limited ourselves to self-imposed obligations which eat precious time not realizing that God has something so much richer for us. We allow ourselves to be manipulated by others about what it is we should be doing (yes, this often occurs in the church and especially among women and moms).

Wilderness: Take Heart

Natasha S. Robinson — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:01:43 +0000

Sometimes when you are angry or exhausted from life, you don’t know how to approach God. It has been said …