There is an old expression that is often used to describe a person’s general outlook on life. It is a question that is simple to answer, but it can be quite profound in its implications. The response often indicates whether life is lived with an optimistic or a pessimistic attitude. Of course, the question or…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
“Trust HIS Heart” –
Have you found that songs often bring truths into your heart in a way that the spoken word or written word cannot do. It happened to me this week at a memorial service for a good friend. The phrases have echoed in my mind for the last few days and have helped explain to me…… Continue Reading
WAITING with faith – Intro Lesson 3 – Oct. 2 – 9
What do you do when you are facing the possibility of unexpected loss? When life is going smoothly and suddenly you find out that your job might end or that medical tests might show cancer? When you know that God is asking you to do something that feels like a foolish risk to you, to…… Continue Reading
Unopened Gifts – Lesson 2 Insight
While a package may be beautifully wrapped, the external wrapping is not the point of the gift. The giver is usually far more interested in watching as the gift is opened and the present itself is admired and then used. It makes me wonder why it is so easy to talk about God’s gifts to…… Continue Reading
WAITING – It’s All About HIM, not Me – Intro Lesson 2 – Sept. 25 – Oct. 2
What would you say are your biggest worries? Are there concerns that plague your mind in the middle of the night or keep you from focusing well on your work? Surveys generally agree that the most common worries of Americans include getting old, financial issues and the future, fitness and weight, relational issues, and fatigue…… Continue Reading
W . a . i . t . i . n . g . – Lesson 1 Insight
WAITING. Waiting. W..a..i..t..i..n..g. While it may appear to be a time of inactivity, in reality it is a time that is often mentally and emotionally charged. In fact, the unknowns and the insecurity that can accompany both short and prolonged periods of waiting can drain energy and play havoc with our ability to focus and be…… Continue Reading
WAITING on the LORD – Intro Lesson 1 – Sept. 18 – 25
Did you know that researchers tell us that for most people “anticipation is half the fun of any experience”? Whether it be the celebration of Christmas, a family vacation, seeing a friend, or simply one’s favorite treat at grandma’s house, children and adults alike find pleasure in thinking about the joy that is going to…… Continue Reading
WHY WAIT?
How many times a day is your patience and endurance tested because you have to wait? Sometimes it is simply for a few minutes because of roadwork or traffic, unexpected lines or some sort of emergency, but at other times the delay causes a much greater disappointment or even a crisis in your life. Your…… Continue Reading
YOUR DRIVING SKILLS –
What kind of a driver are you? Some people slow down when the light is changing to yellow. They do not risk being in the intersection when it might be unsafe. Other people speed up even though the light is about to turn red, so that they will not experience any more delays in their…… Continue Reading
YOUR INVITATION
Have you ever wondered what the phrase “wait on the Lord” really means? Wait for what? Why wait? What is it all about? You are invited to participate in our new fall Bible study – on your own or with a small group – as we explore this idea. It will be well worth your…… Continue Reading