Lesson 4 – Ephesians, Part 1 One of the delightful things about young children is their enthusiasm and joy when they realize that something special is about to happen. It might be Christmas or the first day of kindergarten, but it could also be something that would be quite ordinary to most adults, like going…… Continue Reading
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PRAYING WITH HOPE
Lesson 3 – Romans Did you know “that you and I could probably live 40 days without food, 8 days without water, 4 minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”? What is it about hope that makes it so essential to our lives? The anticipation that tomorrow will be better, that change…… Continue Reading
PRAYING WITH PERSEVERANCE
Lesson 2 – II Thessalonians How many synonyms can you recall for the word “perseverance”? Perhaps the words persistence or tenacity come to your mind. How about the idea of indefatigability or stick-to-itiveness? The dictionary defines this quality of character as “the ability to hold to a course of action, belief, or purpose without giving…… Continue Reading
PRAYING with THANKSGIVING –
Lesson 1 – I Thessalonians How does it make you feel when someone expresses their gratitude to you for a trait which they admire about you? It is always nice when you receive a word or note of appreciation for a gift or a specific act of kindness or helpfulness, but when your family or…… Continue Reading
GET READY, GET SET, GO
Get Ready – What would it take to deepen and strengthen your relationship with Jesus? Could it be that prayer might be a very strategic way to move forward? “Nobody who has grown in the life of God has neglected prayer.” (W. Sangster) What are the desires of your heart? Get Set – The introduction…… Continue Reading
I’M PRAYING FOR YOU
What do the New Testament Epistles Teach about Prayer?
Before you actually decide to do this particular Bible study you might want to think about it carefully! It has the potential to be very encouraging and comforting, but it could also be quite convicting and challenging. In either case, if it is taken seriously, then it will be life changing. You just might find that God will touch your heart and teach you more than you even imagined about how much He desires to have you, His beloved child, choose to spend time in His presence.
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THROUGH ENJOYING THE GIFT OF MUSIC and SONG – Intro Lesson 6 – May 29 – June 5
Did you know that the auditory nerves, the nerves in your ear, have more extensive connections than any other nerves in your body? It is no wonder then that scientists believe that there is scarcely a function of your body which is not affected by musical tones. The power of music through your nerves can…… Continue Reading
THROUGH KNOWING GOD ANSWERS PRAYER – Intro Lesson 5 – May 22- 29
When do you pray? Why do you pray? How would you explain the meaning or purpose of prayer in a single sentence? S. D. Gordan, a well-known author and speaker in the early 1900’s put his answer this way: “The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is to pray. It is not…… Continue Reading
THROUGH REMEMBERING HIS FAITHFULNESS – Intro to Lesson 4 – May 15 – 22
The speed and intensity of the changes that are occurring in our world today are the subject of many books and discussions, aren’t they? It is also true that some historians would argue that for centuries every generation has felt that change was happening at a much greater rate than ever before. The perception of…… Continue Reading
THROUGH MEDITATING ON HIS WORD – Introduction Lesson 3 – May 8 – 15
When we think of the idea of meditation, there are many synonyms that might come to mind but all of them have some aspect of thinking deeply and intentionally about an idea. Do you like the words ponder, contemplate or cogitate? Maybe you would rather use consider or even ruminate. Another definition coming from the…… Continue Reading