How many really dear friends do you have that are either about a decade younger or older than you are? The gift of friendship between people in different stages of life is a relationship that is to be treasured and protected. The counsel of a friend like this enriches not only the life of the…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
There is More to Come – An Insight from Lesson 9
Don’t you love the word “yet”? There is more to come. The light at the end of the tunnel isn’t visible but it will be. There’s more to the story. Because Jeremiah really believed the prophecies that he proclaimed about a coming Messiah (Jeremiah 23:5 – 6), he had hope. In the darkest of times,…… Continue Reading
WAITING with hope – Intro Lesson 9 – Nov. 13 – 20
It’s easy to sing the beloved and famous hymn, Great is Thy Faithfulness, when life is going smoothly, isn’t it? The reality of God’s compassion and mercy is very clear to us during those periods of time and we are able to express our gratefulness to the Lord from morning to evening. However, what do…… Continue Reading
Feeling Agitated? – An Insight from Lesson 8
Have you noticed that it can be just a small paper cut or rather insignificant ache that can become a source of real physical discomfort? It doesn’t have to be a large wound or a broken bone for me to become focused on my pain. It occurred to me that the same thing is true…… Continue Reading
WAITING with peace – Intro Lesson 8 – Nov. 6 – 13
Would you agree that being “open-minded” and “tolerant” are character traits that are highly admired these days? No one wants to be labeled as opinionated or politically incorrect. The result is that if you have strong beliefs about life, truth, or morals, either you may have to keep them to yourself or run the risk…… Continue Reading
Good Advice – An Insight from Lesson 7
Here are 6 things that I think Elijah might say to me. 1 – Remember to pray. 2 – Listen for God’s voice in surprising places. 3 – Be willing to take some risks. 4 – Don’t hesitate to confront evil. 5 – No solo pity parties allowed. 6 – God has more adventures yet…… Continue Reading
WAITING – with conviction – Intro Lesson 7 – Oct. 30 – Nov. 6
Do you ever think about the kind of epitaph that your family or you might want to have on your tombstone? It can be an entertaining topic of conversation and it can also be quite thought provoking. The words describing King Ahab were not simply inscribed on stone, they were printed in the Bible for…… Continue Reading
Why So Impatient? – An Insight from Lesson 6
Have you asked yourself where impatience comes from? It occurred to me that almost always it revolves around selfishness. When the temptation comes to feel irritated, anxious or grumpy because of unexpected circumstances or delays, the reason is that it interferes with MY plans, My expectations, MY schedule. When the irritation and annoyance is caused…… Continue Reading
WAITING – with patience – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 23 – 30
It seems like the words “waiting” and “patience” have an inextricable bond. A person can wait without patience, of course, but it then becomes a miserable experience and time seems to move even more slowly. Often grumbling, complaining, and frustration are both inwardly felt and outwardly expressed when someone cannot find the strength to be…… Continue Reading
HOLD ON – Sharing an Insight – Lesson 5
It has been wisely said, “Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out.” That’s often what courage really means. Hold on – believe that what God has promised will always come to pass. Hold fast – no questions, no doubts, no wavering. Hold out – join Joshua and say to…… Continue Reading