Perhaps you know first hand how serious the diagnosis of atherosclerosis really is. It means that the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to all parts of your body, including your heart, are becoming clogged. It’s actually life threatening if the proper medical advice is not heeded and treatment given. Perhaps that is similar to…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT IS A MIRACLE? – Intro to Lesson 3 – Jan. 27 – February 3
What would you say is a “miracle”? Is it simply something that happened that was unexpected or a big surprise, something that you didn’t think would be possible or causes you to stand in awe and wonder? The dictionary says a miracle is “an event that appears unexplainable by the laws of nature and so…… Continue Reading
Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner – An Insight for Lesson 2
Can you imagine what it was like the night that Jesus went to Levi’s house for dinner? Apparently Levi had invited some of his “tax collector friends and other sinners” to join them that evening in order to introduce them to Jesus. Evidently Jesus thought that it was a very good idea. The Pharisees, however,…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS ON YOUR SCHEDULE? – Intro to Lesson 2 – Jan. 20 – 27
How do you decide what to do each day? For many, because of work or school or other commitments, there are only a few precious hours during the day when you have the luxury of deciding how you will spend that time. For others there is a greater opportunity to make choices for many hours…… Continue Reading
Too Busy? – An Insight for Lesson 1
There was a plaque on the wall of the church that I went to when I was a teenager. It made an impression on me then and sometimes the truth of its words still come back to me. Here they are: “There is always time to do ALL of God’s will when you do God’s…… Continue Reading
THE VIEW FROM A HELICOPTER – Intro to Lesson 1 – Jan. 13 – 20
Have you ever taken a helicopter ride over your home area? It would certainly change your perspective on the setting and details of your neighborhood, wouldn’t it? You would be able to see the amount of open space, the variety of roofs and garden areas, as well as the size of your own property compared…… Continue Reading
YOUR SPECIAL INVITATION
This is your special invitation to join us as we explore the Gospel written by Mark, looking particularly at the questions that Jesus asked. You’ll be amazed and inspired through the amazing discoveries that you will make about Jesus as you consider the people with whom He interacted and the way that He communicated His identity, HIs goals and…… Continue Reading
What is Your Answer?
As 2016 comes to an end and we approach the opening days of a new year, would you say that “uncertainty” is a very common attitude among your family and friends? Most of the questions that we ask ourselves about the future are not the kind that have easy answers nor are we actually looking…… Continue Reading
Why Ask Questions?
How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Young children ask questions, lots of questions, don’t they? Some experts agree that most 4 year olds probably ask close to 450 questions a day. By the time they become teenagers, however, parents and teachers sometimes wish that there would be more questions. It…… Continue Reading
THE QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED
A Study of the Gospel written by Mark To view or print study guides You can tell a great deal about a person by the questions that he or she asks – or maybe by the questions that are not asked. Good friends know how to ask questions that reflect their genuine interest in the…… Continue Reading