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
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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
THROUGH ENJOYING HIS AMAZING CREATION – Intro Lesson 2 – May 1 – 8
When is the last time you “became as a child” and allowed yourself to experience the wonder and awe of not only the grandeur of your world, like the night time sky or the lighting in a storm, but actually stopped to admire the tiniest insects or smallest flower on your path? Experts tell us…… Continue Reading
THROUGH FOCUSING ON HIS GREATNESS – Introduction Lesson 1 – April 24 – May 1
How would you define the word “great?” How many synonyms for “great” can you list? Is it the size of something or the significance of the object? Is it the uniqueness or the superior quality? It seems often the word is used to describe an event or an object that is simply above normal or…… Continue Reading
RESPONDING TO CHAOS – Series Introduction – April 17 – 24
How do you remain focused when the rhythms of your life are unexpectedly disrupted? Where do you find peace when the unknowns loom large? Where do you find comfort when everything seems topsy-turvy? There is no question that the uncertainties of today’s pandemic are causing most of us to experience some degree of anxiety or…… Continue Reading
Check out our new study for Spring – “Finding 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
FINDING DELIGHT IN THE LORD
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37: 4 TO VIEW OR PRINT STUDY GUIDES When you hear the word “delight” or “delightful”, what images come to your mind? Perhaps you see a tea party or a particularly happy event. Maybe it is visualizing a stroll…… Continue Reading
THE REALITY OF DEATH – Intro Lesson 13 – April 3 – 10
Death. It’s a sobering word. No matter what age you are or where you are, the word itself often has the power to silence conversations and causes most of us to pause and to think. Individuals respond in unpredictable ways when confronted with the news that a friend or family member is close to death. …… Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU STAY FOCUSED? Intro – Lesson 12 – March 27 – April 3
What do you think it was like for Jesus as He traveled those last miles along the Jordan River from Galilee to Jericho? He had crisscrossed from Judea to Galilee, which is a distance of about 100 miles, several times in the last 3 years, but this was the final lap of His trip. He…… Continue Reading
DO YOU HAVE A LIFE MOTTO? Intro Lesson 11 – March 20 – 27
“Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow . . .” Eternity! How often do you think about it? It’s not something that most of us dwell upon daily. The death of a family member or friend, an accident or a diagnosis of a serious illness can make us pause and consider the reality of our…… Continue Reading