We live in a world of superlatives, don’t we? If you’re one of those few people who do not yield to using these extravagant kinds of words, you are to be commended. We go to “perfect weddings”. We eat “awesome” strawberries – once in a while. We hear “fabulous” music. Our children and grandchildren do…… Continue Reading
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AWESTRUCK – by an AWESOME GOD
Exploring what it means to “fear God” or be a “God-fearing person” – To View or Print Study Guides When is the last time you felt the emotion called “awe”? Was it a place, a person, an experience or something else that caused you to have an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or wonder as…… Continue Reading
COMING SOON . . .
What do you think it means to “fear God” or to be a “God-fearing person”? You’ll be inspired and have a new sense of wonder and amazement as you thoughtfully consider how this phrase is used throughout the Bible. Taking a deliberate look, week by week, at the God who is beyond our limited understanding…… Continue Reading
ANTICIPATION! Fall Bible study will begin on September 8.
There are times when the anticipation of a coming event brings as much joy as the actual experience. Would you agree? As you eagerly look forward to whatever is going to happen in the near future, you often have a feeling of excitement, pleasure and expectation. So here is our theme for this fall. “AWESTRUCK…… Continue Reading
“SHADOWING” – WHAT IS IT? –
Have you ever experienced the benefits of shadowing? There are times when one of the best ways to learn to speak a new language is to use the advance language technique called shadowing. The learner must listen closely to the teacher and then immediately try to repeat the intonation and pronunciation exactly as it was…… Continue Reading
PICK UP YOUR BROOM – Intro Lesson 6
Attitude. Attitude. Attitude. We hear it all the time. In the classroom, at home, and on the job. The way people subtly communicate how they are feeling about themselves and their environment impacts not only their own relationships and productivity, but it affects everyone around them. Charles Swindoll said: “Attitude, to me, is more important…… Continue Reading
PUT ON YOUR IDENTIFICATION BADGE – Intro Lesson 5
Imagine a community, a city, a place where men and women, boys and girls, enthusiastically wore a badge that said, “Christ Follower”. Then imagine even further what it would be like to live there if the reputation of these people who wore this type of identification was consistently individuals who were loving, joyful, generous, and…… Continue Reading
TURN UP YOUR “HEARING AIDS” – Intro Lesson 4
Christopher Robin spoke kindly words to his dear friend, Pooh, one day. He said, “Remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” It didn’t take much to turn Pooh’s gloom into a song. At other times Pooh was the one to bring a sunny disposition and…… Continue Reading
WHERE’S YOUR HELMET? – Intro Lesson 3
Did you know that the helmet is one of the oldest forms of personal protective equipment? As early as the 23rd century B.C. there is evidence that helmets were used to protect their heads from swords, arrows and other kinds of blows. Initially (during the Bronze and Iron periods), they were made of leather and…… Continue Reading
PUT ON YOUR RUNNING SHOES – Intro Lesson 2
What is that you admire most about people who want to run a marathon and then actually put forth the effort and have the focus to accomplish their goals? Is it their dedication and stamina? Is it their focus and willingness to sacrifice other things in order to train well and to be ready to…… Continue Reading