by Colleen Harrison | Feb 22, 2013 | Change of Heart, Christ, Humility
This morning, as I was gleaning and capturing quotes from the Title Page of the Book of Mormon, I came across the phrase, “what great things the Lord hath done.” I desire with all my heart to do all that the Lord opens the way for me to do to invite and...
by Colleen Harrison | Dec 14, 2012 | Codependency, Perfectionism, Recovery, Twelve Steps
In a recent Twelve Step meeting I attended, someone shared about how much it bothers her when she does things that hurt others. It just throws her into a terrible state of brooding, . . . upset, . . . temptation to use her addictive behaviors. As I sit here and...
by Colleen Harrison | Nov 28, 2012 | God's In Charge, Led by Spirit, Recovery
As we humble ourselves and rely more and more on the Spirit to guide us, we begin to awaken to the truth that we are actually having a close relationship with all three delightful members of the Godhead. Through the mediation of the Holy Spirit, we begin to perceive...
by Colleen Harrison | Oct 18, 2012 | Christ, Recovery
God wants to gift you with a degree of love that only He can give. He will not rest until He has found you, no matter how lost a lamb you think you are (or try to be.) No matter what, He is going to gift you with love and patience and long-suffering and kindness—over...
by Colleen Harrison | Sep 26, 2012 | Led by Spirit
This morning, I had been laying in bed awake since 2:10 a.m. After about 30 minutes I decided to accept the reality of sleeplessness as a gift—a chance to experience some deep solitude. As I pondered on this, the voice of the Lord came into my mind and I perceived...
