Author Archives: Marilyn

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

HOW RICH ARE YOU? – Intro Lesson 1

What is it that makes someone feel that he or she is rich?  Is it the size of their bank account or their investments?  Is it their possessions or their positions or their sense of entitlement?  Or could it be that it is simply how they view life?  One research center claims that 54% of…Continue Reading

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

The news that a very interesting and encouraging letter had just arrived from their dear friend and teacher, Paul, would have spread very quickly throughout the region around Ephesus. They no doubt had heard about his imprisonment in Rome and would have been very concerned about his safety and well-being.  Can you imagine what it…Continue Reading