Perhaps it has always been true, but would you agree that these days it is extremely hard to know whom or what to believe? Human beings are born with an innate propensity to interpret evidence in ways that support or are consistent with one’s present or existing views and values. We have what is known…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
It takes effort. It takes thought. It takes a willingness to listen and to care about the hopes and desires of others. Sometimes it means changing your mind or incorporating new ideas. It doesn’t matter whether you are embarking on an adventure, starting a new job, furnishing a new living space, or forming a small…… Continue Reading
BEFORE YOU EAT . . .
What do you call it when you pray before a meal? In your mind is it “saying grace”, “giving thanks” or a “blessing”? Is it a spontaneous or a memorized prayer, a song, or simply a time to bow silently and individually before the Lord? In the Christian tradition a grace is explained as “a…… Continue Reading
IN ANTICIPATION . . .
As we look forward to the new study on prayer this fall, here are some thoughts from an “unnamed old preacher” who Spurgeon quoted in one of his sermons. “Remember, the Lord will not hear you, because of the arithmetic of your prayers; He does not count their numbers. He will not hear…… Continue Reading
When You Pray . . .
To View or Print Study Guides Have you ever thought of prayer as both a window and a mirror? As Max Lucado said, “Prayer is the window that God has placed in the walls of our world. Leave it shut and the world is a cold, dark house, but throw back the curtains and see…… Continue Reading
ANNOUNCING – OUR NEW FALL STUDY
“WHEN YOU PRAY . . .” When do YOU pray? Why do YOU pray? What difference does it make? As we look at the prayers of 10 different men and women in the Old Testament, you’ll not only discover some answers to these questions, but you will find your desire to talk with and listen to…… Continue Reading
READY or NOT? – Intro Lesson 6 – July 30 – August 6
If only we knew when the earthquake was coming, the burglar would arrive, the accident would happen, the financial crisis would begin, or the heart attack would strike, we could be so much better prepared. We could gather in our supplies, buy the right kind of insurance, avoid going to certain places, keep our money…… Continue Reading
LOOKING FOR AN “EXTREME MAKEOVER”? Introduction Lesson 4 – July 16 – 23
Did you ever watch the TV program “Extreme Makeover”? It’s absolutely surprising what a crew of planners and professionals can do to totally renovate a home and garden in one week. They race against the clock inorder to remodel or reconstruct every room in the house so that a deserving family will have a home…… Continue Reading
WHO LIKES SUBMISSION? – Intro Lesson 5 – July 23 – 30
Would you agree that some children just seem to be born with a very strong will? They’re determined to have their own way no matter the cost. Many books have been written to help the parents of “strong-willed, spirited or powerful” children. While they may be enormously challenging as they are growing up, the good…… Continue Reading
CHOOSING ADOPTION – Intro Lesson 3 – July 9 – 16
Why do people choose to adopt a child? Probably the most common reason is that a couple finds they can’t have one of their own, so adoption becomes the sole means by which they can have the joy of parenting. Others adopt children because they want to provide a safe and loving environment for little…… Continue Reading