In Times Like These
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In God's Presence "Then Jacob woke from this sleep. He Said, 'God is in this place-truly. And I did not even know it'" (Genesis 28: 16, The Message Bible). Spending time in God's presence is essential to our spirituality. We cannot know a person unless we spend time with them. How can we expect to know God if we do not spend time in God's presence? God is always with us, it is only our awareness of God's presence that impacts our spirituality. Often, we only acknowldege God's presence in worskhp - when we heara good sermon, or prayer or the singing of a favorite hymn. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 28:20 that he is with us always, even to the end of time. in Hebreews 13:5 we read "I will never leave you or forsage you". Our spirituality leads us to an awareness of God's continued presence in our lives. It is one thing to say, "I can feel the presence ofthe Lord in this place," or sing, "The presence of the Lord is here." But to know God's presence and acknowledge it is entirely different. nowing God's presence as you sit and pray, or drive on your way to work, or sit at your desk, or cheer your favorite sports team is different. Knowing God's presence in theundane everydayhappenings of your daily life provides assurance that whaterver the day brings--heartache, weariness, chaos, turmmoil, sadness, depression - God's grace abounds. Reflection Question: In what ways have you experienced God's presence?
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In Times Like These is written to connect readers with the Holy Gospel, their spirituality, life situations, and a process of reflection that provides a lens through which to understand the experiences on life’s journey. By providing a prayer and scripture applicable to each theme included in the book, Dr. King-Strong provides a pathway for acknowledging, understanding, and living through life’s circumstances while leaning on God’s word to provide purpose and hope.
About the Author
Dr. Bernice N. King-Strong is an experienced educator in the areas of administration, counseling and teaching in the public, private and university sectors. She is certified in Bereavement and Grief counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, End of Life Care, Gerontology Care, Grant writing, Human Resources Management and Spirituality and the Grieving Process. She is also a local minister and accomplished singer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Education and Special Education, and Master’s in Counseling and Guidance, Special Education, and Administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy. She is listed in the 2014 edition of Who’s Who at American Colleges and Universities. Dr. King-Strong regularly writes for The Practitioner, a publication of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. King-Strong is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She enjoys church mission work, music, quilting, and writing. She has committed her life to helping others by sharing her knowledge and empowers others to live their best life. Through her podcast, Understanding Grief on Spotify, she shares knowledge about how to understand the stages of grief, and how to grieve in a positive manner throughout each stage of the process.