“PRAISE, PETITIONS and PROMISES” Perhaps the most beloved book in the Bible is The Book of Psalms. In our new winter study, we’ll be taking a deeper look at some of these ancient songs of praise and find new understanding and appreciation for the God who loves us so intensely and who understands us so completely.…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
I Can Hardly Wait – An Insight from Lesson 11
When Jesus told His disciples that He would be leaving to go and prepare a place for them so that they could always be with Him, they had no idea that generations would come and go before this promise would be fulfilled. They must have held on to that hope with eager anticipation and yet…… Continue Reading
WAITING for the MESSIAH – Lesson 11 – Nov. 27 – Dec. 4
For generations the people of Israel had been waiting for their Messiah. Centuries of wondering. Centuries of hoping and trusting. Would God keep His promises? Would He really send The One who would rescue them and set up the throne of David and establish His Kingdom? In every century and in every generation there were…… Continue Reading
With Thanksgiving – An Insight from Lesson 10
“Oh, how grateful I am to the Lord. With my whole being I want to praise my God, my Savior! He chose me. He called me. I am His and He is mine. This almighty God is holy and yet He takes care of me. He continues to show mercy to our family and…… Continue Reading
WAITING – with confidence – Intro Lesson 10 – Nov. 20 – 27
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
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