Do you like the word synergy? It is often used to describe the merger of two companies in order to increase productivity and revenue. It can be experienced in a more personal way, however, when individuals agree to cooperate for their mutual benefit or to accomplish a certain goal which they could not do own…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHEN YOU HAVE TO WAIT – Intro Lesson 2 – April 30 – May 7
We live in a world that values immediacy. We expect quick and easy, convenient and available, don’t we? Most of us have become accustomed to texting and next-day delivery along with pre-cooked and ready to go meals. The thought of waiting in line, the busy signal, being put “on hold” or a traffic delay can…… Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE GOD? – Intro Lesson 1 – April 23 – 30
When you think about God, what are the adjectives that come to your mind? What are His attributes that remind you of His splendor and His magnificence? He is not a god made by human hands or designed in the mind of man. The Psalms often help us discover these descriptive words. For example, in…… Continue Reading
GET READY . . . GET SET . . .
Want to get a head start on our new 7 week series – “Finding Joy and Delight in the Lord? I would urge you to read Psalm 92 every day this week. This Psalm, which is the only one that is designated as “A song to be sung on the Sabbath” was obviously written so…… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE THE “DESIRES OF YOUR HEART”?
Psalm 37: 4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” When you hear the words “joy” or “delight”, what images come to your mind? Perhaps you remember a very special celebration or reunion. Maybe it is visualizing a stroll along the ocean front with a good…… Continue Reading
SPRING STUDY – “Finding Joy and Delight in the Lord”
What do you think of when you hear the word “delight”? The Psalmist challenges us to find our extreme satisfaction and pleasure in God. You are invited to join us for our new 6 week Bible study as we discover what this really means and various ways to help us find our joy and contentment…… Continue Reading
“KEEP CALM and CARRY ON” – Intro Lesson 13 – April 2 – 9
In 1939 the poster “Keep Calm and Carry On” was first designed by the Ministry of Information of Great Britain. It was created along with 2 other “Home Publicity” posters with the hope that these ideas would strengthen the morale of the people as they faced the possibility of a wartime disaster. The government knew…… Continue Reading
LOOKING FOR A BIBLE STUDY FOR THIS SPRING?
What brings you joy and delight these days? What or who fills your soul with life and satisfies those inner longings? You are invited to join with us as we look at 7 different opportunities through which Jesus invites us to see Him, to experience His beauty and love, and to find our joy and…… Continue Reading
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES – Intro Lesson 12 – March 26 – April 2
It doesn’t matter if the disaster is an earthquake, a tornado, a hurricane, or a neighborhood fire, people come out of their homes and places of business to talk to each other and to help each other. Whether or not they personally experienced physical or personal loss, people find comfort in the presence of others.…… Continue Reading
INTIMATE MOMENTS with JESUS – Introduction Lesson 11 – March 19 – 26
There are special times in a deep friendship when a conversation becomes more personal and intimate and one is allowed to glimpse into the soul of the other person. During these moments the level of communication is very honest and authentic, often including moments of quiet reflection as well as feedback between both parties. These…… Continue Reading