Would you agree that we live in a very noisy world? It’s not only parents who repeatedly say, “Did you really hear me?” or “Are you listening to what I said?” There are times in all of our lives when we would like to ask the same question to both family members and friends, aren’t…… Continue Reading
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Who, ME? . . . Yes, YOU!
A 10 week study focused on listening for the voice of God To View or Print Study Guides Excuses, excuses, excuses! Would you agree that most of us became very skilled in the “art of excuse-making” as teenagers? Whether it was school work, cleaning up the bedroom or coming in past the curfew, it became…… Continue Reading
WHAT DO YOU NEED? – Summer Study Summary
Our prayer for you is that these precious promises will continue to strengthen your faith and encourage you day by day. It’s a great way to live with joy and purpose! When you need wisdom, He is there to give it to you. When you are feeling discouraged, you can find hope and help in Him.…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S HELP – Intro to Lesson 8 – August 3 – 10
Why is it that it can be so hard to ask for or receive help? Is it because asking would make you feel weak and inadequate or indebted to that person? Would they perhaps learn something about you that causes you to be embarrassed or more vulnerable than you want to be? Could it be…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S COMFORT – Introduction to Lesson 7 – July 27 – Aug. 3
What is on your list of things that bring you comfort? Toddlers often have a silky edged blanket or a cuddly toy that they want to hold for security and reassurance. Being held in the gentle arms of their mother or father gives most children a place of solace and consolation. Sometimes all that is…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PROTECTION – Introduction to Lesson 6 – July 20 – 27
Have you ever stopped to realize that our survival is dependent on the innate ability we have to feel the emotion of fear? We come into this world knowing how to be afraid. Fear allows us to respond to danger, pain, and the things that threaten us not only physically but socially, intellectually and emotionally. …… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE – Intro Lesson 5 – July 13 – 20
Would you be surprised to learn that the next big public health issue in our country on par with obesity and substance abuse might be loneliness? It can have a very devastating effect on the well-being of people because of the lack of sleep, cognitive decline, depression, energy, and even pain. Health experts say that…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF JOY – Intro to Lesson 4 – July 6 – 13
Experts tell us that there is a new burgeoning science that is seeking to uncover and discover not only the cause of our moods but the very profound way in which they help us navigate our world. So what kind of a mood are you in right now? Did you wake up this morning feeling…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF HOPE – Intro to Lesson 3 – June 29 to July 6
Remember the story about “Chicken Little”? When one small acorn fell on his head, he immediately assumed “the sky was falling” and that he was the one who should go to alert the king of the imminent disaster. On his way to the palace, he warned his many friends – Goosey Poosey, Cocky Locky, and…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF WISDOM – Intro to Lesson 2 – June 22 – 29
It has been said that there is “no guarantee that intellectual people will choose to act or speak wisely.” Would you agree that there is not a strong connection between the ease and speed with which a person acquires new skills or knowledge and the ability or desire to use that God given strength for…… Continue Reading