What do you think about when you hear the word “worship”? Does it refer to the moments when you are standing up in church and singing great songs of praise and adoration? Is it when you are deeply moved by the beauty or grandeur of God’s creation? Is it when you turn to God for…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
CURIOUSITY CAN BE A GOOD THING! – Introduction Lesson 6 – Oct. 13 – 20
Do you remember the stories about “Curious George”? Since those books, written and illustrated by Hans and Margret Ray, were first published in 1941 children have been fascinated by the adventures of that inquisitive and courageous little monkey and his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Why is it that children find these stories…… Continue Reading
WORDS + or – ACTIONS – Intro Lesson 5 – Oct. 6 – 13
A famous old saying goes “actions speak louder than words.” Have you ever heard it said like this? “Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.” These truisms have been passed down through many generations and are no doubt easily translated into similar sayings around the world. We all…… Continue Reading
FEAR, AWE and FAITH – Intro Lesson 4 – Sept. 29 – Oct. 6
Did you know that “Yirah”, a Hebrew word that is usually translated “fear”, is considered to be “the principal religious Biblical virtue, according to Abraham Heschel, a leading Jewish theologian of the 20th century? He suggested in his writings that this word had two meanings: fear and awe. “Fear is the anticipation and expectation of…… Continue Reading
ARE YOU EVEN LOOKING? – Intro Lesson 3 – Sept. 22 – 29
If you were asked to make a list of the “discoveries” you have made in the last week, what would be on your list? Sometimes there are life impacting realizations, such as learning something new about your own abilities or you sense a new depth of courage or strength. At other times as relationships deepen…… Continue Reading
CHILDLIKE WONDER – Introduction Lesson 2 – Sept. 15 – 22
Why is it that the human capacity for wonder and awe often diminishes with age? Some researchers claim that 99% of those magical and memorable moments occur during our childhood years. Is it because our increased knowledge and experience makes us so wise? Is it because we no longer have the energy or interest to…… Continue Reading
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE “GOD”? – Introduction Lesson 1 – Sept. 8 – 15
There are many ways to describe a person, aren’t there? You can talk about how they look or describe facets of their personality, their accomplishments, their roles or their relationships. You can try to picture what they mean to you, how you know them, or what you anticipate doing with them in the future. The…… Continue Reading
A Prayer for You
Read it at least 3 times – silently, out loud, and one more time. “Days pass and years vanish and we walk sightless among miracles. Lord, fill our eyes with seeing and our minds with knowing. Let there be moments when Your Presence, like lightning, illuminates the darkness in which we walk. Help us…… Continue Reading
A World of Superlatives
We live in a world of superlatives, don’t we? If you’re one of those few people who do not yield to using these extravagant kinds of words, you are to be commended. We go to “perfect weddings”. We eat “awesome” strawberries – once in a while. We hear “fabulous” music. Our children and grandchildren do…… Continue Reading
AWESTRUCK – by an AWESOME GOD
Exploring what it means to “fear God” or be a “God-fearing person” – To View or Print Study Guides When is the last time you felt the emotion called “awe”? Was it a place, a person, an experience or something else that caused you to have an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or wonder as…… Continue Reading