Gloom and doom. Negative thinking. Pessimism. Why is it that some people seem to be programmed to focus more on the chance of failure than success, of sickness than health, of misfortune than progress? Many of us do not like to admit it, but we, too, have a tendency to look at our own personal…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Choosing My New Shoes – An insight for Lesson 3
It has been helpful for me to think about the idea of getting dressed. I have the total freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit to “take off the old bedroom slippers” and put on the “new walking shoes”. The problem is that sometimes the soft old slippers are comfortable. They’re accessible and convenient…… Continue Reading
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Intro to Lesson 3 – April 29 – May 6
What would you say are the best ways to motivate people to change, to do their best, or to accomplish specific goals? At work, a sense of accomplishment, feeling appreciated, and a salary, all impact an employee’s motivation level. At home, a sense of shared goals, a cooperative spirit, and defined responsibilities can inspire family…… Continue Reading
Experiencing Mercy – An Insight for Lesson 2
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
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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