How do you decide what to do each day? For many, because of work or school or other commitments, there are only a few precious hours during the day when you have the luxury of deciding how you will spend that time. For others there is a greater opportunity to make choices for many hours…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE? – Intro to Winter Study
Have you ever taken a helicopter ride over your home area? It would certainly change your perspective on the setting and details of your neighborhood, wouldn’t it? You would be able to see the amount of open space, the variety of roofs and garden areas, as well as the size of your own property compared…… Continue Reading
TO WHOM ARE YOU LISTENING?
How much time do you spend listening audibly to the voices of other people each day? If you add up the minutes you listen to other people on the radio, TV, podcasts and any other media, along with your personal conversations, it just might surprise you. Not all of our “listening”, however, comes through our…… Continue Reading
WHY ASK QUESTIONS?
How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Young children ask questions, lots of questions, don’t they? Some experts agree most 4 year old probably ask close to 450 questions a day. By the time they become teenagers, however, parents and teachers sometimes wish there would be more questions. Is is also…… Continue Reading
LOOKING AT JESUS – AGAIN
Discovering His Conversations in the Gospel by Mark To View or Print Study Guides What comes to your mind when you hear someone say, “thanks for spending time with me”? Usually it would indicate two or more people have engaged in a good, helpful or interesting conversation. It is through verbal exchange we build relationships,…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S NEXT?
Watch for more information about our new winter study – “LOOKING AT JESUS – AGAIN” Discovering HIS conversations in the Gospel written by Mark… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO MAKE A DECISION – Introduction Lesson 9 – Nov. 11 – 18
Confidence, “a feeling of assurance or certainty, especially concerning oneself”, is a very important personal characteristic. We all need to have that kind of internal strength in order to make good decisions, to trust our instincts, to set boundaries, and to be independent individuals. It is possible, however, to have an excessive amount of confidence…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO RECONCILE – Intro Lesson 8 – Nov. 4 – 11
Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person finishes your sentences for you and sometimes goes ahead and explains the solution or the answer to your problem or question before you have even finished expressing your ideas or concerns? It can be very frustrating. Real problems can develop when you cannot communicate…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO FINISH WELL – Intro Lesson 7 – Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
What are the dynamics that make some people so agreeable, positive, and respected as they age while others become more difficult, cantankerous and disagreeable in their later years? There are undoubtedly many contributing factors and some of them are beyond anyone’s control. Physical health certainly makes a huge difference for those who are blessed with…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 21 – 28
There are times when certain Bible stories seem to raise more questions than give us answers. How can we believe God is full of love and mercy when He is directing Joshua to annihilate all the people in city after city throughout the whole land? How can a good God condone such violence? Is the…… Continue Reading