If you could choose a fall Bible study, what would it be?
- A book in the Old Testament
- A book in the New Testament
- A specific topic – like prayer or promises
- A person
Watch for news about our fall study, coming soon.
Author Archives: Marilyn
READY or NOT? – Intro Lesson 6 – July 30 – August 6
If only we knew when the earthquake was coming, the burglar would arrive, the accident would happen, the financial crisis would begin, or the heart attack would strike, we could be so much better prepared. We could gather in our supplies, buy the right kind of insurance, avoid going to certain places, keep our money…… Continue Reading
WHO LIKES SUBMISSION? – Intro Lesson 5 – July 23 – 30
Would you agree that some children just seem to be born with a very strong will? They’re determined to have their own way no matter the cost. Many books have been written to help the parents of “strong-willed, spirited or powerful” children. While they may be enormously challenging as they are growing up, the good…… Continue Reading
EXTREME MAKEOVER – Intro to Lesson 4 – July 16 – 23
Did you ever watch the TV program “Extreme Makeover”? It’s absolutely surprising what a crew of planners and professionals can do to totally renovate a home and garden in one week. They race against the clock in order to remodel or reconstruct every room in the house so that a deserving family will have a…… Continue Reading
CHOOSING ADOPTION – Intro to Lesson 3 – July 9 – 16
Why do people choose to adopt a child? Probably the most common reason is that a couple finds they can’t have one of their own, so adoption becomes the sole means by which they can have the joy of parenting. Others adopt children because they want to provide a safe and loving environment for little…… Continue Reading
EXTRAVAGENT MERCY – Intro to Lesson 2 – July 2 – 9
What comes to your mind when you think of the idea of mercy? A judge? A teacher? A parent? A humanitarian or philanthropist? Webster’s dictionary says that mercy is “the kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly. It is kindness or help given to people who are in a very bad…… Continue Reading
HOW RICH ARE YOU? Intro to Lesson 1 – June 25 – July 2
What is it that makes someone feel that he or she is rich? Is it the size of their bank account or their investments? Is it their possessions or their positions or their sense of entitlement? Or could it be that it is simply how they view life? One research center claims that 54% of…… Continue Reading
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
The news that a very interesting and encouraging letter had just arrived from their dear friend and teacher, Paul, would have spread very quickly throughout the region around Ephesus. They no doubt had heard about his imprisonment in Rome and would have been very concerned about his safety and well-being. Can you imagine what it…… Continue Reading
VIEWING A MASTERPIECE
It’s a breath-taking experience to view the Taj Mahal, to see the Mona Lisa, or to read one of the great pieces of literature or poetry that has been treasured for decades, isn’t it? A masterpiece is defined as a “work of outstanding artistry, skill or workmanship.” Whether the venue is music, literature, art, architecture…… Continue Reading
A LETTER WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!
Do you have a box of treasured letters in the attic or in a special drawer somewhere in your house? Perhaps you have saved them because they are part of your family history or your own romantic story or they may be the letters you wrote to your parents during your adventures some years ago. …… Continue Reading