Remember what Eeyore said to Winnie-the-Pooh when it was snowing outside? First, he observed in his gloomy voice, “And it’s freezing.” Then he just couldn’t help himself and added, “However, we haven’t had an earthquake lately”. Why is it that some people choose to see problems where others see possibilities, criticize where others express gratefulness…… Continue Reading
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WHAT DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE? – Intro Lesson 3 – January 28 – February 4
“When tragedy strikes, when life caves in, when your plans are dashed on the jagged rocks of reality, when you find yourself in a place you never wanted to be, that’s when you discover what you really believe. As long as things are going smoothly, you don’t really know what you believe. It’s all theoretical. …… Continue Reading
WHAT DOES “HOPE” LOOK LIKE? – Introduction Lesson 2 – January 21 – 28
Who is your favorite character in the stories about Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends? While most of us would likely name that friendly bear or Christopher Robin himself, there’s something about Eeyore that draws us to him, isn’t there? Could it be that we identify with his outlook on life all too often? On a scale…… Continue Reading
WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO? – Intro Lesson 1 – January 14 – 21
Remember the story about “Chicken Little”? When one small acorn fell on his head, he immediately assumed “the sky was falling” and he was the one who should go to warn the king of the imminent disaster. On his way to the palace, he warns his many friends – Goosey Poosey, Cocky Locky, and several…… Continue Reading
Something Better Than “Fast Food”
These days people want their physical food precooked, prepared, processed, and packaged. Quick, easy and convenient is a priority. Tasty and delicious is a bonus. Has it ever occurred to you that we have similar preferences when it comes to our spiritual diet? We so easily turn to a book, a video, or a devotional…… Continue Reading
HOW ESSENTIAL IS HOPE?
It has been said that “we can live 40 days without food, 8 days without water, 4 minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope.” What is it about hope that makes it so essential to our lives? Surely it is not simply the capacity that we have for wishful thinking such as…… Continue Reading
“May the God of HOPE . . .”
To View or Print Study Guides Would you agree the word “hope” has an enormous range of meanings? It can suggest anything from wishful thinking to an expectation that has a great degree of certainty. For example, one might say, “I hope that my friend in India will be able to come and visit me…… Continue Reading
LOOKING AHEAD – “May the God of HOPE . . . “
What is it about HOPE that makes it so essential to our lives? Would you like to discover how to experience the kind of hope that gives you real peace and confidence in your present circumstances and for your future? Week by week this winter, we’ll explore the New Testament epistles to discover what it means…… Continue Reading
A GREAT LITTLE GIFT . . .
Did you realize there are 2 books which each include about 50 of my weekly study introductions? You can buy them through Amazon (just search under my name) or directly from me! Order a few today so you are prepared to give a thoughtful and even inspiring gift to your friends. Thanks, MARILYN MILLER Watch…… Continue Reading
FROM THANKS to GIVING – Intro Lesson 10
What do you think moves some people to be generous – to give willingly, even eagerly, of not only their financial resources but their time, their abilities or even their presence? Did they learn the benefits of generosity from their parents? Have they discovered the huge personal benefits and joy of unselfishness? Someone has said…… Continue Reading