How often in the past year or two have you heard a sermon or read a book about heaven? Perhaps an even less likely subject of discussion these days is the topic of hell. The image of a pulpit-pounding, “fire and brimstone”, minister giving his audience a vivid picture of the contrast of being eternally…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
GOD’S PROMISE for REDEMPTION – Introduction to Lesson 10 – Nov. 22 – 29
When is the last time you met with someone to say the words, “I’m sorry”? It’s not an easy thing to do. First of all, you have to be humble enough to admit to yourself that you did or said something that was wrong. It can be much easier and less painful to simply justify…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of GUIDANCE – Intro Lesson 9 – Nov. 15 – 22
What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “Sunday Christian”? Perhaps it is hypocrite or pretense. If you were to describe that person you might say, “someone who puts on the appearance of being virtuous, spiritual and devoted to the principles of real faith, but does not demonstrate…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of Joy – Intro Lesson 8 – Nov. 8 – 15
Personal invitations can be special. You are on the guest list! Someone wants you to spend time with them. Somebody is thinking of you. Other invitations come because of business contacts or because you have earned a reward of some kind. Then there are also invitations that are sent out of the kindness and generosity…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of a SAVIOR – Intro Lesson 7 – Nov. 1 – 8
If someone who does not know how to swim is drowning, there is little that person can do to save his or her own life. The person needs to be rescued by someone else. If an individual is lost or disoriented, there is a desperate need to be found. If someone has fallen and broken…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of HIS PRESENCE – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 25 – Nov. 1
Remember the times when you were growing up that two leaders would each begin to choose their team members? The first team captain would pick someone and then the other one would take his/her turn. Sometimes individuals were chosen because of a particular skill or talent. At other times it was about friendship, popularity, or…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of STRENGTH – Intro Lesson 5 – Oct. 18 – 25
Why is it that many adults are so reluctant to ask for help? It is very likely that you would agree that it is difficult for you to admit a need for help in certain circumstances. It could be the fear of being rejected or thought of as weak or incapable or needy. It might…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE to ANSWER PRAYER – Introduction Lesson 4 – Oct. 11 – 18
Why do you pray? How often do you pray? Do you believe that your prayers make a difference? Does God change His mind when His people pray? In other words, what is your core belief about prayer? There are examples of prayer throughout the entire Bible, beginning with God’s calling out to Adam and Eve…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of PEACE – Intro Lesson 3 – Oct. 4 – 11
In what settings do you find that worship comes most spontaneously and meaningfully to your heart and your mind? Do you think that worship and praise are synonymous? How would you differentiate between them? The dictionary describes worship as “giving worth to something” while praise is “an expression of warm approval or admiration, strong commendation.”…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of JUDGMENT – Introduction Lesson 2 – Sept. 27 – Oct. 4
In your mind, what does the word “holy” mean? We hear the word used to describe various objects that are in some way revered, sacred or considered religious, such as a holy day, hour, pledge, orders or even paintings. There are other times when the word “holy” is used to describe someone that is morally…… Continue Reading