“Love for others really begins, continues, and is daily motivated by love for God. When His purposes are more important than my desires, when His glory is more valuable to me than my temporary moments of glory, and when His agenda activates me more than my own plan for myself, I will be freed from…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT DOES ARGUING ACCOMPLISH? – Intro to Lesson 10 – March 17 – 24
Have you ever known someone who seems to love to argue just for the sake of arguing? Perhaps he or she simply wants to stimulate conversation, discover new ideas or to uncover truth. More often, however, arguments are much more emotionally based. They are driven by the need to be right or in control or…… Continue Reading
Whatever You Ask . . . – an Insight for Lesson 9
Sometimes it’s really hard to get your head around the things that Jesus told His disciples because it doesn’t quite fit with my experience. Would you agree? There is absolutely no doubt that Jesus can move mountains into the sea whenever He chooses to do so. He is God! But does He do those things…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S NEXT? – Intro to Lesson 9 – March 10 – 17
What is the question that people ask both themselves and others at the completion of any major event? It might be at the time of a graduation, at the end of an assignment with the military, or even when you get home from a wonderful vacation. It could be after an unexpected reversal in finances…… Continue Reading
A Very Key Question – An Insight for Lesson 8
It’s a searching question. It’s sounds the same in every language and at every stage of life. It was a great question when Jesus first spoke it to a blind beggar, one who others thought annoying and probably hopeless. It is still a question that we can ponder throughout our days. Here it is –…… Continue Reading
THE PATH TO GREATNESS – Intro to Lesson 8 – March 3 – 10
Experts tell us that the sense of “entitlement” is a growing phenomenon in our culture. It is defined as a “feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something simply because of who you are.” It could be in the form of compensation, special privileges and rights, recognition, or even power. Throughout history most…… Continue Reading
IF You Can. . . – An Insight for Lesson 7
It’s one of those polite phrases that we can almost say without thinking. We use it when asking someone to do a favor for us. We say it when we doubt either someone’s availability or ability. In an effort to be considerate of the strength or the schedule of another person, we easily tack it…… Continue Reading
MORE THAN ADVICE – Intro to Lesson 7 – February 24 – March 3
In a world where we are bombarded with all kinds of advice, how do you choose what to take seriously? Do this. Eat that. Buy this. Come here. Go there. There are 3 major reasons that people will begin to listen to the counsel and advice that others give to them. The first is driven…… Continue Reading
Don’t You Remember? – An Insight for Lesson 6
Feeling a bit discouraged or anxious these days? Experiencing some concerns or confusion about the future? It seems like everywhere you go people are focused on the stormy weather, the tumultuous political scene that we are presently experiencing in a profound way, or some more personal trauma. Where can you turn for answers and help?…… Continue Reading
IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT! – Intro to Lesson 6 – February 17 – 24
Do you remember the age-old adage, “It’s not what you said, but how you said it that really matters”? Researchers agree that somewhere between 35 and 40% of our communication is not through the words that we use but through the tone, inflection and speed of our voices. Every child knows the difference between hearing…… Continue Reading