By  LPJ

Spiritually refreshed. That’s how I felt at last weekend’s women’s retreat at Mt. Hermon Conference Center in Felton, California. It rained every day of the retreat, but indoors, it was cozy.  Adding to the comfortable warmth were the devotionals, singing, teachings and camaraderie that abounded.  Meeting other people and building new friendships while knowing a little bit more about old acquaintances were among the highlights of the gathering.  And of course, doing worship and listening to lessons of faith were the pinnacles that showered spiritual refreshment.

Retreat events and teachings revolved around the theme “Anchored” – steadfast in faith and finding God in the midst of chaos. The theme panned out in the story of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz in the Bible, as explained by invited speaker, author and songwriter, Pastor Mia Shin.  From the union of Boaz and Ruth came the lineage that led to the Messiah, Jesus.

Chaos exists in our present-day world as well, but God continues to work and as always, He is in control.

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