Did you ever watch the TV program “Extreme Makeover”? It’s absolutely surprising what a crew of planners and professionals can do to totally renovate a home and garden in one week. They race against the clock in order to remodel or reconstruct every room in the house so that a deserving family will have a…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
WHAT IS EXHILARATION? – An Insight for Lesson 3
Do you know what the difference between feeling excited and experiencing exhilaration might be? Young children seem to have a huge capacity for both of these emotions which is one of the reasons that it is so much fun to be with them. According to the dictionary, to be excited is to “stir into action…… Continue Reading
CHOOSING ADOPTION – Intro to Lesson 3 – July 5 – 12
Why do people choose to adopt a child? Probably the most common reason is that a couple finds they can’t have one of their own, so adoption becomes the sole means by which they can have the joy of parenting. Others adopt children because they want to provide a safe and loving environment for little…… Continue Reading
Helpless and Hopeless – An Insight for Lesson 2
It’s a pathetic description of the human race, isn’t it? Besides being unable to solve the greatest dilemmas of life and being unsure of an ultimate destiny and purpose for life, there are unseen powers that are always at work seeking to bring confusion and alienation into the human heart and into our world. There…… Continue Reading
EXTRAVAGENT MERCY – Intro to Lesson 2 – June 28 – July 5
What comes to your mind when you think of the idea of mercy? A judge? A teacher? A parent? A humanitarian or philanthropist? Webster’s dictionary says that mercy is “the kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly. It is kindness or help given to people who are in a very bad…… Continue Reading
The Only Solution for Myopia – An Insight for Lesson 1
What do you call it when someone has difficulty seeing distant objects clearly but can see objects that are relatively close to his/her eyes well? We generally use the term “nearsighted”, but the medical name is myopia. While physically, we can put on glasses or sometimes have surgery to correct this problem, spiritually there is…… Continue Reading
HOW RICH ARE YOU? Intro to Lesson 1 – June 21 – 28
What is it that makes someone feel that they are rich? Is it the size of their bank account or their investments? Is it their possessions or their positions or their sense of entitlement? Or could it be that it is simply how they view life? One research center claims that 54% of Americans define…… Continue Reading
GOOD INTENTIONS . . .
Little is ever accomplished if good intentions are not turned into reality! There are 2 ways to participate with us in this study: If you’re joining us at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos on Tuesday mornings, 9:15 – 11:00, there is no need to print out the studies. We will have booklets all ready for you…… Continue Reading
VIEWING A MASTERPIECE
It’s a breath-taking experience to view the Taj Mahal, to see the Mona Lisa, or to read one of the great pieces of literature or poetry that has been treasured for decades, isn’t it? A masterpiece is defined as a “work of outstanding artistry, skill or workmanship.” Whether the venue is music, literature, art, architecture…… Continue Reading
Better Nutrition and Flavor
These days many people want their physical food precooked, prepared, processed, and packaged. Quick, easy and convenient is a priority. Nutritious and delicious is a bonus. Has it ever occurred to you that we have similar preferences when it comes to our spiritual diet? We are busy people so it is easiest to turn to…… Continue Reading