Author Archives: Marilyn

Sharing An Insight – Lesson 5

A commandment brings to mind –  “I should.  I must.  I ought to.  I have to.”   A call suggests – “Yes, I want to.  I’m coming.  I will” “HIS CALL” by my friend, Kathy Lewis             Yours is the voice, Lord Jesus, I would hear far above all,            …Continue Reading

Sharing An Insight – Lesson 4

It’s one of the most amazing ideas known to man – that God, who is rich in mercy, would make you and me alive with Christ even when we were without life (dead) because of our sin. It is by His grace, and His grace alone, that He would even want to reach down to…Continue Reading

Sharing An Insight – Lesson 3

“They were ordinary men who had been with Jesus.”  Did you catch that phrase in Acts 4: 13?  It was an act of kindness that caught the attention of their accusers, but Peter didn’t let their critical and judgmental attitude stop him from boldly speaking the truth.  In fact, he didn’t let their threats or…Continue Reading

The New Message – Intro Lesson 3 – January 23 – 30

When you think of a great preacher, who comes to your mind?  What makes him outstanding and effective in your mind?  Is it his skill in the delivery, his content, his illustrations or something else?  Would you agree that preachers are often really good teachers, but skilled teachers are rarely thought of as preachers?  While…Continue Reading

Sharing An Insight – Lesson 2

When is the last time you held a newborn baby? They’re so little, so fragile, and yet so unbelievably complete. As you gaze at their tiny fingers and toes and admire the way that God has formed this new life, your heart and mind fill up with emotion and delight. The potential that rests quietly…Continue Reading

The New Birth – Intro Lesson 2 – January 16 – 23

“From obscure to valuable.”  How does it happen?  Dr. Arthur Ammann in his new book, (in)visible, describes through very personal stories the enormous impact that we can have on others when we pay careful and loving attention to individuals.   His insights cause the reader to consider thoughtfully the people within their family, as well…Continue Reading

Sharing An Insight – Lesson 1

A few decades ago young people in church were enthusiastically singing, “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love, By Our Love”.  Will they?  Really?  They will know that we are kind and compassionate and that we are unusually unselfish and caring, but will they understand anything else?   Jesus always seemed to have the perfect…Continue Reading