Did you know listening to complainers can be harmful to your brain? Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life, claims that “exposure to 30 minutes or more of negativity – including viewing such material on TV – actually peels away neurons in the brain’s…… Continue Reading
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TAKE SOME TIME TO PONDER . . .
What do you think the word “wisdom” means? How would you describe a “wise person”? Who would you consider to be “wise”? How does one become wise or gain wisdom? You are invited to join us this week as we begin to discover some of the answers to these questions by…… Continue Reading
HOW WISE ARE YOU?
To View or Print Study Guides If you were asked to describe a “wise person”, what would you say? What is wisdom and from where does it come? It is greater than knowledge or intelligence, isn’t it? It is certainly more profound than advanced age or diversity of life experiences can guarantee. One cannot buy…… Continue Reading
WHERE DO YOU GO FOR COMFORT? – Introduction Lesson 9 – March 11 – 18
Comfort comes from many different sources, doesn’t it? The smile of a child or a note from a friend. An encouraging word from a stranger or the lyrics of a song. The silent beauty of a flower or the pounding sound of the ocean waves. The recollection of answered prayer or the assurance of God’s…… Continue Reading
WHO CAN YOU REALLY TRUST? – Intro Lesson 8 – March 4 – 11
Promises. Promises. It is often said “they are only as good as the people who make them”. While that may be true, there are certainly other reasons a promise may be broken. There are circumstantial and unexpected events that can make it hard or even impossible for people with the best intentions to keep a…… Continue Reading
“HOW WISE ARE YOU?”
ANNOUNCING the theme of our new Spring study, beginning Friday, March 25! As we look at 10 themes in the Book of Proverbs, you will discover what wisdom really includes from God’s viewpoint. It’s a book devoted to helping you live successfully and well. Study guides will be available after March 10.… Continue Reading
WHO IS “DIRECTING” YOU? – Introduction – Lesson 7 – February 25 – March 4
Who have been the most important “mentors” in your life? Think of individuals who have come along side of you as your friend, but because of his or her wisdom and integrity, their influence become significant in your life. You may have met one of these influencers initially as a teacher, pastor, boss or even…… Continue Reading
GOD HAS NOT PROMISED. . . – Intro Lesson 6 – February 18 – 25
Have you ever had a time in your life when you seriously questioned the goodness and mercy of the Lord? Perhaps it was illness, some disappointment, financial loss, confusion, relational issues, or a sense of depression or discouragement that caused your hope in God to decrease. It is in these times of crisis and darkness…… Continue Reading
HOW SAFE ARE YOU? – Intro Lesson 5 -February 11 – 18
What makes you feel safe and secure? We have bank accounts, IRA’s, insurance policies, and retirement plans in the hopes that there will be enough money for our retirement years. We have medical tests, pills, and regular checkups with doctors and dentists so that we can avoid at least some health problems and take care…… Continue Reading
OPTIMIST or PESSIMIST? – Intro Lesson 4 – February 4 – 11
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