Do you remember seeing the movie “Monuments Men”? It is a riveting story of 7 soldiers who were carefully chosen because of their knowledge and skills to find the artistic treasures that had been stolen and hidden in Germany and in Russia during World War II. The challenge seemed almost impossible. The risk of losing…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
HOW VISIBLE IS YOUR FAITH? – Intro Lesson 3 – April 28 – May 5
Have you ever wondered what it might have been like to be one of Jesus’ brothers or sisters? How obvious was it that they were different from him? Did he do the same chores, play the same games and enjoy similar activities? Did the things he knew and understood set him apart in either negative…… Continue Reading
A LOOK IN THE MIRROR – Intro Lesson 2 – April 21 – 28
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered if they had by any chance taken time to look in the mirror before they went out in public that day? Maybe it was their “hair style” or the smudges of dirt across their cheeks or simply a disheveled appearance that caused you to wonder what was…… Continue Reading
WHY READ THE MANUAL? – Intro Lesson 1 – April 14 – 21
Whenever you buy a new appliance or a new car, it comes with a manual or instruction booklet of some kind. There is usually a list of warnings at the front of the guide so the new owner will take certain precautions and will be warned in advance about things they should not do or…… Continue Reading
THE PATH TO AUTHENTIC FAITH
Have you ever wished there was a clear “instruction manual” for living out your faith in Jesus? You are invited to join with us as we discover the concise and helpful guidelines which James wrote for the new believers and for us. As he says, “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters if you…… Continue Reading
AFFECTIONATE ADMONITIONS
Discovering how to “live out your faith” from the book of JAMES To View or Print Study Guides What would you say is the difference between giving someone a suggestion, some advice and an admonition? To suggest, the dictionary says, is to express an idea for consideration or action. To advise means to counsel or…… Continue Reading
The Problem with SELF-Confidence – Lesson 11 – March 24 – 31
Would you agree that self-confidence is a highly valued trait in our culture? Who comes to your mind when you think of someone who displays this characteristic? A self-confident person trusts his/her own capabilities and usually has the courage to move ahead even when the outcome is not completely predictable. People who feel self-assured often…… Continue Reading
ANNOUNCING – SPRING BIBLE STUDY
It’s called – AFFECTIONATE ADMONITIONS It’s a new 6-week opportunity to focus on the letter written by James in order to help us put our faith into action. You won’t want to miss it! Study guides will be available at the beginning of April. Weekly introductions will begin on Friday, April 14.… Continue Reading
WHAT’S ON YOUR LIST? – Intro -Lesson 10 – March 17 – 24
Do you like to make lists? Things you need to do today. E-mails you need to write or phone calls you really should make. Groceries you want to buy the next time you are at Costco or Trader Joes. House projects you want to accomplish. Whether you are the kind of organized person who actually…… Continue Reading
WHAT DOES ARGUING ACCOMPLISH? – Lesson 9 – March 10 – 17
Have you ever known someone who seems to love to argue just for the sake of arguing? Perhaps he or she simply wants to stimulate conversation, discover new ideas or to uncover truth. More often, however, arguments are much more emotionally based. They are driven by the need to be right or in control or…… Continue Reading