Gloom and doom. Negative thinking. Pessimism. Why is it that some people seem to be programmed to focus more on the chance of failure than success, of sickness than health, of misfortune than progress? Many of us do not like to admit it, but we, too, have a tendency to look at our own personal…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? – Intro Lesson 3 – May 2 – 9
What would you say are the best ways to motivate people to change, to do their best, or to accomplish specific goals? At work, a sense of accomplishment, feeling appreciated, and a salary, all impact an employee’s motivation level. At home, a sense of shared goals, a cooperative spirit, and defined responsibilities can inspire family…… Continue Reading
EXPERIENCING METAMORPHOSIS – Introduction – Lesson 2 – April 25 – May 2
What would happen if a caterpillar had the opportunity to decide whether or not it wanted to become a moth or a butterfly? Some would, no doubt, refuse to change out of fear or anxiety about the unknown. Others might want to simply be in charge of their own destiny. There may be a few…… Continue Reading
WHO IS IN CONTROL? – Intro Lesson 1 – April 18 – 25
What is your favorite chapter in the Bible? What chapter would you say is the most important one in all of Scripture? Many theologians and pastors choose Romans 8 because in those 39 verses Paul explained to the Romans the essence of what their faith in Jesus really meant. He gave them the assurance that…… Continue Reading
YOUR SPECIAL INVITATION
This is your special invitation to join us as we explore what the Bible teaches about having “the mind of Christ” through studying several different passages in the New Testament. How can you and I experience what it means to change from our old ways of thinking to His way of thinking, to move from…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S YOUR NAME? – Intro Lesson 14 – April 12 – 19
Are you good at remembering people’s names? Dale Carnegie, the famous author and expert on self-improvement skills, said “A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” As you peruse the many articles on the internet and books that have been written through the years, all of…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
To view or print the study guides click here. How would you explain the difference between your brain and your mind? There is certainly a strong connection between them, isn’t there? The brain is the most amazing and complex organ in the human body. It can be described and analyzed, but it is far from…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
Have you ever wondered what it might mean to “have the mind of Christ?” It’s a curious and overwhelming idea, isn’t it? Our new Spring study will focus on finding out the answer to this question. It would be a great study for you to do on your own or with a few friends. Why…… Continue Reading
“MAY THE GOD OF HOPE . . .” Intro Lesson 13 – April 5 – 12
Do you ever offer a prayer of blessing for your friends before you say good-bye to them? It may be after you have had dinner together or at the end of a special vacation. It more likely happens after a hospital visit or when some serious concerns have been discussed. A blessing is described as…… Continue Reading
DID YOU MEAN TO BE JUDGMENTAL? – Introduction Lesson 12 – March 29 – April 5
It is not easy to be with people who clearly convey they are the authorities in almost every subject that comes up in a discussion with them. Is it their tone of voice which makes others feel that way about them? Is it the words they use? Or is it an attitude of superiority which…… Continue Reading