Mercy, mercy, mercy. It is a great deal more than kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It is more than leniency, forbearance, or charity. It is all of those things combined shown to someone who in no way deserves it or will ever be able to repay it. In fact it is only mercy when these traits…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
A REAL “METAMORPHOSIS” – Intro to Lesson 2 – April 22 – 29
What would happen if a caterpillar had the opportunity to decide whether or not it wanted to become a moth or a butterfly? Some would, no doubt, refuse to change out of fear or anxiety about the unknown. Others might want to simply be in charge of their own destiny. There may be a few…… Continue Reading
Who’s In Control? An Insight for Lesson 1
Can you say it any better than the translation found in THE MESSAGE – Romans 8: 12 – 15. “So, don’t you see that we don’t owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent? There’s nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and…… Continue Reading
CHANGING YOUR MIND – Intro to Lesson 1 – April 15 – 22
What is your favorite chapter in the Bible? What chapter would you say is the most important one in all of Scripture? Many theologians and pastors choose Romans 8 because in those 39 verses Paul explained to the Romans the essence of what their faith in Jesus really meant. He gave them the assurance that…… Continue Reading
BELIEVE IT or NOT! – An Introduction to the new study
Do you really believe that you can “have the mind of Christ”? It’s a profound and astounding idea, isn’t it? What is the purpose? How does it happen? What are the implications for you and for me? In his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul explains this idea quite simply when he says that…… Continue Reading
Why Did You Do It?
Do you agree that “what we think determines how we behave”? Are your actions really the result of the things that you believe to be true or your circumstances? Is your mind the control center of what comes out of your mouth and how you act? Before you begin this new study, you might want…… Continue Reading
“WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?”
A study of what it means to “have the mind of Christ.” 6 lessons from Spring 2012.
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WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
What would it look like in your life to move from your old, natural ways of thinking to having “the mind of Christ”? It’s a phrase that is both curious and intriguing at the same time, isn’t it? You are invited to join us in our new 6 week Spring Bible study as we explore what…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
Have you ever wondered what it means to “have the mind of Christ?” It’s a curious and overwhelming idea. Our new 6 week Spring study will focus on finding out the answer to this question. It would be a great study for you to do on your own or with a few friends. Why not…… Continue Reading
A New Song – An Insight for Lesson 10
In the last 24 hours we have talked to a good friend about her newly diagnosed cancer and received an e-mail from other friends whose 24 year old daughter was killed in a car crash just yesterday. Life is often hard and full of unexpected events. Add to those personal stories of grief and loss,…… Continue Reading