Although she knows the words and melody for at least 25 songs, her theme song this morning is “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” Three weeks ago when she visited me, it was, “Oh, How I Love Jesus.” She sang these songs as she built with blocks and rocked the teddy bear. She sang them…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
ORDINARY PEOPLE With Faith – Intro to Lesson 9 – Nov. 11 – 18
When is the last time that you read a really great biography of someone who lived an exemplary life of faith in God? Individuals who were able to live courageously and joyfully in spite of real hardship and persecution? People who were called by God to stand up for their beliefs, to share the Gospel…… Continue Reading
What’s Your Vantage Point? – An Insight for Lesson 8
The people who lived in the city of Jericho must have known that outside their thick walls of protection, the Israelites were up to no good. They were camped out there and then they marched silently around the city every day – until day 7. From their vantage point, all they could do was hope…… Continue Reading
RAHAB, She Trusted God – Intro to Lesson 8 – November 4 – 11
Do you think that “living by faith” means that there is a total absence of fear or anxiety? Does it mean that you have complete and unwavering trust in God? Does it mean that you cannot allow yourself to doubt and that you must deny any questions that seem to creep into your mind unbeckoned?…… Continue Reading
When You Feel Like Grumbling – An Insight for Lesson 7
Is it harder to believe that the Lord can be your strength and your song when you are facing a “Red Sea”, a monumental challenge or crisis, or in the dailyness of living when you feel like you are in the desert, a place of loneliness or uncertainty? I often ask God for His strength,…… Continue Reading
MOSES, He Did What God Commanded – Intro to Lesson 7 – Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
How many decisions do you make in a day? Some internet sources estimate that an adult makes about “35,000 remotely conscious ones” every day. Of course, most of those decisions are made by our fast and intuitive mind, so that they barely register as a choice. From our earliest morning moments to the final minutes…… Continue Reading
“May God Bless You” – An Insight for Lesson 6
Don’t you love it when someone sincerely uses that phrase on your behalf? When a friend asks God to show you His divine favor and mercy? When a family member intercedes for you using one of the many blessings that are found in Scripture before you begin a new challenge or face a major obstacle?…… Continue Reading
3 Generations Who Finished Well – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 21 – 28
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
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