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
Author Archives: Marilyn
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
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