An opportunity to focus on what Jesus had to say as recorded in Matthew’s Gospel – To View or Print Study Guides Would you agree that words are “singularly the most powerful force available to humanity”? What a person says, along with how it is said, can heal or hurt, can build up or destroy,…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Announcing our Winter Study
DID YOU HEAR WHAT JESUS SAID? One of the very best ways to get to know someone is to listen carefully to what he or she has to say! You are invited to join with us…… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS? – Introduction to Lesson 10 –
Have you ever wondered what Mary was thinking during her months of being pregnant? After all, it wasn’t exactly what she was expecting that day when Gabriel, the angel, suddenly appeared to her and announced she was “highly favored”. What did he mean by this? Then, after being reassured there was no reason for her…… Continue Reading
CAN YOU GUESS?
Here are 3 clues to help you figure out what our new winter study will be: A book in the New Testament All about the conversations and sermons of Jesus Great connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament By the way, now might be…… Continue Reading
A GREAT GIFT IDEA
Looking for a Christmas gift for a friend? A hostess gift? Or a perhaps a little present for yourself? A new and delightful book called, “Think On These Things”, written by Marilyn Miller, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com (Search under Marilyn MIller) It has more than 60 short meditations designed to help the…… Continue Reading
“NOW IT THE TIME . . .” – Intro to Lesson 9 – November 9 – 16
You, no doubt, have heard the adage, “The smallest action is worth more than the biggest intention.” While there are many versions of that saying, they all cause most of us to have varying amounts of guilt. We mean to follow through on a promise to a friend to get together for coffee. We intend…… Continue Reading
A TIME TO LAMENT – Intro to Lesson 8 – November 2 – 9
When is the last time you heard or said the word lament? Perhaps you were at a funeral or memorial service and someone said, “the widow deeply laments the loss of her husband.” It is possible that someone who is grieving the loss of a job and the income that they need to sustain their…… Continue Reading
COMPLIANT OR STRONG-WILLED? – Introduction to Lesson 7 – Oct. 26 – Nov. 2
Would you agree that some children show almost from the time they are born that they are going to be a “strong-willed child”? They are determined and delightful, stubborn and spirited, bossy and bright. They like to make their own rules and to understand the reason behind directives. Parents can find themselves exhausted, irritated and…… Continue Reading
WHO CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE? – Introduction to Lesson 6 – October 19 – 26
Throughout history there has been a fascination with the possibility of knowing the future, of being able to predict what might happen to an individual, in human affairs or for terrestrial events. If you search on the internet, you will find pages of information and resources that will give you a huge variety of ideas…… Continue Reading
WATCHING FOR MIRACLES – Intro to Lesson 5 – October 12 – 19
How often do you use the word “miracle”? Is it a concept that comes to your mind when you look at a new born baby or receive wonderful, but unexpected, good news from your doctor? Does the word miraculous come to your mind when others might simply use the word lucky or fortunate? The dictionary…… Continue Reading