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Modern life is like a desert—a parched and barren expanse where the soul thirsts for the living water Jesus promised at the well. Amid the ceaseless distractions and allurements of materialism, God can seem absent. As the Desert Fathers of old fled the noise of the world to seek God in silence, we too have been been called into the desert. Guided by Bishop Erik Varden, this year-long series—beginning January 1, 2025—invites listeners to encounter the profound wisdom of the Desert Fathers. Drawing from their timeless Sayings, Bishop Varden illuminates the lives of figures like St. Anthony...

Discover the profound and inspiring lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, early Christians who chose to leave the comforts of society in pursuit of spiritual salvation in the arid landscapes of Egypt and Palestine. This captivating collection, rendered by Challoner, provides a refreshing and engaging style that brings their timeless wisdom and experiences to life, making it a delight to read and listen to. (Summary by a LibriVox Volunteer)

Beginning in the third century AD, pious men and women journeyed into the Egyptian desert, where they sought to be "alone with God alone." Known as the Desert Fathers and Mothers, they pursued lives of solitude and prayer in order to make offerings of themselves to God. They acquired great insight into the spiritual life, which has been passed down to us in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers. Now, you can discover the fascinating lives and works of such awe-inspiring figures as St. Antony the Great and St. Mary of Egypt.

The Bible states, "...for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water..." (Isaiah 35:6-7). Throughout the world, people are crying out as they thirst for spiritual nourishment. The only way this spiritual need can be fulfilled is through the hearing of the nourishing Word of God.

In the summer of 2000, God gave Anne Hibbert and Ruth Lockyer a unique vision to organise a regular event for women, particularly emphasising The Father’s Love. Streams in the Desert is the result - events for women who want to meet with God and find encouragement and spiritual refreshment. ‘The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.' Isaiah 35:1, 2 Streams in the Desert is part of The Well Christian Healing Centre, an independent charity...

Desert Streams is a quiet place to sit with grief, longing, and the steady presence of God. Hosted by Jessie Kuhn, LPC-S, these short reflections offer a gentle companion between therapy sessions and in the in-between seasons of life. No fixing. No pressure. Just space to breathe, notice what’s true, and be met where you are. You’re welcome to come as you are.If you’re looking for counseling or additional support, you can learn more at desertstreams126.com

In the vast expanse of the Arizona desert, Hazel Radcliffe finds herself fleeing from an aggressive suitor, only to become hopelessly lost. Overcome with exhaustion, she collapses from her pony, but fate has other plans. She is discovered by John Brownleigh, a charming missionary with a heart for service. As he nurses her back to health, an undeniable love blossoms between them, despite their vastly different backgrounds—Hazel, a woman of privilege, and John, devoted to his faith. After their brief encounter, Hazel returns to her life, torn between her familys expectations and the profound ...

Desert Grace is a contemplative space of prayer, worship, and whole-person healing. Join us as we offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, and discover that even in our driest moments, we are held, we are loved, and we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

Refresh your weary soul with living water from God's Word. Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and...

Desert Cities Church is located in the Coachella Valley, CA.

We believe the church today should look more like the church of the Bible that transformed their world with truth, compassion and the power of God. We believe and teach that the Bible is the Word of God. Much more than a history book about what God did, it is a book about what He desires to do for and through us today.

Sunday sermons from Desert Church in Ephrata, Washington.

Join Marco Casanova as he discusses theology, Christian spirituality and the worthwhile quest to be chaste!

A collection of original short stories based around particular themes such as slowing down, listening, forgiving. These stories explore aspects of our humanity, and encourage us into a better understanding of ourselves and of those around us. The stories have been inspired by Scripture, but are set in contemporary culture, and each illustrates some aspect of loving or failing to love.

Streams in the Desert will encourage listeners through short devotions that speak to the soul with the ageless truth of the Word of God. Now combined with author L.B. Cowman’s follow-up of Springs in the Valley is an everyday morning and evening devotional. In Streams in the Desert Morning and...

Welcome to High Desert Church's podcast. Hear powerful sermons from our weekend services and get practical takeaways for living out God's word. Join us on this journey of faith and transformation.

A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians.

Many church people and leaders feel like exiles in their own land. We are facing tremendous challenges. And, just as for those who came before us, the challenges are also opportunities. If we adapt to our new environment, as people and as the body of Christ. Gardens in the Desert offers local and denominational church leaders a practical, inspired scripture-rooted vision for how we can do this—how we can become God's church now for God's intended future. Michael Adam Beck and Ken Carter draw from Jeremiah 29 to provide wise guidance for leaders and churches seeking to adapt and thrive.

Ancient Christian wisdom for modern life — from the Coptic Orthodox ChurchTo share the timeless wisdom of the Coptic Orthodox Church through authentic stories, Scripture,and practical spiritual practices, reaching seekers, young adults, and all who long for Christ’s peace in themidst of the city.

There comes a time in life when we find ourselves in the desert place of burning questions: Why? And why me? But even as we shake our fist heavenward, the heart whispers another question: Who? Who are you, God? Who are you to me? Against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, Lynne Hartke asks her own hard questions as cancer arrives like a thief with one goal: to take it all.