Do you ever think about the kind of epitaph your family or you might want to have on your tombstone? It can be an entertaining topic of conversation and it can also be quite thought provoking. While the words describing King Ahab were not simply inscribed on stone, they were printed in the Bible for…… Continue Reading
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Waiting on the Lord – with patience – Introduction – Lesson 6 – Feb. 14 – 21
It seems like the words “waiting” and “patience” have an inextricable bond. A person can wait without patience, of course, but it then becomes a miserable experience and time seems to move even more slowly. Often grumbling, complaining, and frustration are both inwardly felt and outwardly expressed when someone cannot find the strength to be…… Continue Reading
Waiting on the Lord – with courage – Intro Lesson 5
Would you agree that when Christopher Robin said to Winnie the Pooh, “If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always…… Continue Reading
Waiting on the Lord – with anticipation – Intro Lesson 4 – January 31 -Feb. 7
There is an old expression that is often used to describe a person’s general outlook on life. It is a question that is simple to answer, but it can be quite profound in its implications. The response often indicates whether life is lived with an optimistic or a pessimistic attitude. Of course, the question or…… Continue Reading
Waiting on the Lord – with faith – Intro Lesson 3 – Jan. 24 – 31
What do you do when you are facing the possibility of unexpected loss? When life is going smoothly and suddenly you find out your job might end or medical tests might show cancer? When you know that God is asking you to do something that feels like a foolish risk to you, to whom do…… Continue Reading
WHAT CAUSES YOU TO WORRY? – Intro Lesson 2 – Jan 17 – 24
What would you say are your biggest worries? Are there concerns that plague your mind in the middle of the night or keep you from focusing well on your work? Surveys generally agree that the most common worries of Americans include getting old, financial issues and the future, fitness and weight, relational issues, and fatigue…… Continue Reading
LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE – Intro Lesson 1 – Jan. 10 – 17
How many minutes a day do you spend waiting for something to happen? It can be just a minute or 2 as you wait for the hot water to come to your faucet or to boil in your teapot or it can be hours as you wait on the phone for a real person to…… Continue Reading
YOUR DRIVING SKILLS . . .
What kind of a driver are you? Some people slow down when the light is changing to yellow. They do not risk being in the intersection when it might be unsafe. Other people speed up even though the light is about to turn red, so that they will not experience any more delays in their…… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Advent is a season of waiting for the arrival of something very special, isn’t it? For children, it is often about waiting for the arrival of Santa, or discovering what might be in the packages under the tree (or hidden in a closet), or special cookies, treats and a birthday party for Jesus. For adults,…… Continue Reading
“THOSE WHO WAIT ON THE LORD . . .”
Wouldn’t you like to discover all of the promises which are in Scripture for those who are willing to “wait on the Lord”? The Amplified version expresses it this way: Those who wait for the Lord – who expect, look for and hope in Him – shall change and renew their strength and power. They…… Continue Reading