When you think about the words “time out”, what do you think about? Vacation? Sports? Rest? It’s a brief period of time when someone who has been very active can slow down and be refreshed and renewed, so that the pace of their activities will once again be manageable. Let me suggest that it is…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
LIVING BY FAITH
A study of the “Heroes of Faith” listed in Hebrews 11 To View or Print Study Guides The opportunities for high adventure and adrenaline producing experiences are long and varied these days, aren’t they? You can walk across bridges made of rope high up in the redwood trees, fly over valleys on a zip line, climb…… Continue Reading
Your Best Definition
What is your best definition of “faith”? Is it the same as believing or trusting or is there something more to it? Here’s one idea for you to ponder. “Faith is trusting in something or someone enough that it changes your actions.” You are invited to join us as we study the people in the…… Continue Reading
“LIVING By FAITH”
What is faith? Where does it come from? What would it mean to really live out what you believe to be true about God and the adventure that He has in mind for you? You are invited to join us as we study the people that are commended for their walk of faith in Hebrews 11.…… Continue Reading
“Give Me the Right Words” – An Insight for Lesson 6
How often have you sent up that quick little prayer while you were in a conversation that had the possibility of being a very strategic one? The right words, the right timing, the right attitude, the right questions, the right amount of information – we all need God’s help, don’t we? There is a new…… Continue Reading
READY or NOT? Intro to Lesson 6 – July 26 – August 2
If only we knew when the earthquake was coming, the burglar would arrive, the accident would happen, the financial crisis would begin, or the heart attack would strike, we could be so much better prepared. We could gather in our supplies, buy the right kind of insurance, avoid going to certain places, keep our money…… Continue Reading
“This Little Light of Mine” – An Insight for Lesson 5
Did you ever sing “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine” in Sunday School when you were growing up? It’s actually a song full of very practical and Biblical ideas. Years before Paul wrote to the Ephesians, Jesus had repeatedly called Himself the “light of the world” and encouraged His disciples…… Continue Reading
WHO LIKES SUBMISSION? Intro to Lesson 5 – July 19 – 26
Would you agree that some children just seem to be born with a very strong will? They’re determined to have their own way no matter the cost. Many books have been written to help the parents of “strong-willed, spirited or powerful” children. While they may be enormously challenging as they are growing up, the good…… Continue Reading
Compatible or Not – An Insight for Lesson 4
Do you like the word “compatible”? I do. It brings to mind other concepts like harmonious and well-matched. The dictionary says that it means “capable of living or performing in an agreeable or congenial combination with another or others”. Perhaps that is the idea that Paul has in mind when he encourages the readers of…… Continue Reading
EXTREME MAKEOVER – Intro to Lesson 4 – July 12 – 19
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