What do you remember about your mom or dad that makes you smile? What did they do right? In what ways did they pass on to you values and beliefs that have given you strength or courage or confidence? Perhaps it is not your parents that you turn to when you think in positive terms…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
As You Look Ahead – An Insight for Lesson 5
Who knows what the future holds no matter who wins the election? Who can be sure that certain legislation will really make that big a difference in our economy or my security? The fact is that unless I choose to do what Abraham and the other patriarchs did so long ago, I am setting myself…… Continue Reading
ABRAHAM, A Friend of God – Intro to Lesson 5 – October 14 – 21
How do you react when you are told that you will have to wait longer than you expected for an appointment? Or when you discover that the traffic is at a standstill on the freeway? Or that your flight has been delayed for several hours meaning that you will undoubtedly miss your connecting flight? The…… Continue Reading
When You Feel Abandoned – An Insight for Lesson 4
It might have felt like an adventure to Noah and his family for the first 40 days as they watched the “rains come down and the floods come up.” They might have shared stories about God’s provision and care for them as the ark was being built and as the animals came in two by…… Continue Reading
NOAH, He Walked With God – Intro to Lesson 4 – October 7 – 14
There is just something that is so pleasant about taking a walk with a good friend. Good conversation often accompanies the unhurried steps but you can also have long pauses of silence, simply enjoying the scenery that surrounds you. Unconsciously you may even walk in step with your companion. Walking together does mean some rather…… Continue Reading
The Bottom Line – An Insight for Lesson 3
Really? It’s that easy? I don’t have to be famous, rich, intelligent, beautiful, or outstanding in some other way? Really? I can live a life that pleases God by simply “believing that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him”? Sounds easy, doesn’t it? So that’s what I’m asking God to help…… Continue Reading
ENOCH, A Man Who Pleased God- Introduction to Lesson 3 – Sept. 30 – Oct. 7
Do you like giving gifts? They can be gifts that you purchase or presents that cost you time, thought and/or energy rather than money. They can be wrapped with beautiful paper and ribbons or wrapped with thoughtfulness and affection for someone. We give gifts to express our love and admiration or perhaps our gratefulness or…… Continue Reading
Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason – An Insight for Lesson 2
I’m guilty and I’m quite sure you are, too. It’s a temptation that comes easily to me at times because I want people to think more highly of me. Sometimes I do the kind or generous thing simply because it makes me feel good about myself or Satan tricks me into believing that I can…… Continue Reading
ABEL, A Righteous Man – Introduction to Lesson 2 – Sept. 23 – 30
Authentic could be considered a buzzword these days. We want to know that the products we buy are the quality and kind that we desire to purchase. When you are paying top dollar, it is important to know whether the Rolex watch is real or fake. Is the leather in the purse or briefcase genuine…… Continue Reading
Are Lists a Good Thing? An Insight for Lesson 1
Are you a list maker? It may not matter whether you make it in your head, on a piece of paper, or in the reminder app on your phone, creating a list of the things that need to be done, bought, packed, or remembered can be very helpful. Sometimes it is someone else’s list that…… Continue Reading