The day that you send your first child off to kindergarten has many similarities to the day that you wave goodbye to them when they leave for college. Although you know that you have done all you could to prepare them for this new independence, there are still so many things that you would like…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
“Draw Near to God” – Intro to Lesson 5 – May 15 – 22
If you have ever been to a Billy Graham Crusade or a Festival with the Luis Palau team, then you have probably experienced the thrill of seeing dozens of people respond to the “altar call”, the invitation for people to walk down to the front, indicating that they want to give their life to the…… Continue Reading
“Wisdom from Above” – Intro to Lesson 4 – May 8 – 15
Have you seen the movie “Monuments Men”? It is a riveting story of 7 soldiers who were carefully chosen because of their knowledge and skills to find the artistic treasures that had been stolen and hidden in Germany and in Russia during World War II. The challenge seemed almost impossible. The risk of losing their…… Continue Reading
“Show Me Your Faith” – Intro to Lesson 3 – May 1 – 8
Have you ever wondered what it might have been like to be one of Jesus’ brothers or sisters? How obvious was it that they were different from him? Did he do the same chores, play the same games, and enjoy similar activities? Did the things that he knew and understood set him apart in either…… Continue Reading
“Don’t Just Listen” – Intro to Lesson 2 – April 24 – May 1
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered if they had by any chance taken time to look in the mirror before they went out in public that day? Maybe it was their “hair style” or the smudges of dirt across their cheeks or simply a disheveled appearance that caused you to wonder what was…… Continue Reading
The Book of James – Intro to Lesson 1 – April 17 – 24
Whenever you buy a new appliance or a new car, it comes with a manual or instruction booklet of some kind. There is usually a list of warnings at the front of the guide so that the new owner will take certain precautions and will be warned in advance about things that they should not…… Continue Reading
Our new Spring Study – “What’s On Your MInd?”
Have you ever wondered what it means to “have the mind of Christ?” It’s a curious and overwhelming idea. You are invited to join us in our new 6 week spring study as we look at various passages in the New Testament to discover the answer to this question. You’ll be greatly encouraged and blessed…… Continue Reading
AFFECTIONATE ADMONITIONS
A Bible Study Focused on the Letter by James To View or Print Study Guides What would you say is the difference between giving someone a suggestion, some advice and an admonition? To suggest, the dictionary says, is to express an idea for consideration or action. To advise means to counsel or to offer an…… Continue Reading
The New Heaven and Earth – Intro Lesson 12 – March 27 – April 3
When it comes to the topic of eternal life, people have an enormously wide variety of opinions. Perhaps there is no subject that has more speculation and diversity of ideas than this one. Beliefs range all the way from “this life is all there is” to an opposite view that asks “how many other lives…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 11
Would you agree that there is a much greater value placed on tolerance in our culture today than on conviction? The fact is that if you take a public stand on almost any of the “hot topics” which are being widely discussed, you could be the one who is ostracized. Because of this, the temptation…… Continue Reading