Did your mom or dad have some wise old sayings, sometimes referred to as adages, that they would repeat to you under certain circumstances? Perhaps you heard one of these from time to time. “Beggars can’t be choosers.” “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Every language seems to…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Sharing Some Thoughts – Lesson 7
Every day I pray for my children and my grandchildren. Do you? I want them to love and to follow the Lord, to know His blessings and His forgiveness, to experience His peace and His joy. How grateful I am that the Psalms reminded me this week that my children and the following generations will…… Continue Reading
Insight from David in the Psalms Lesson 7 – October 24 – 31
What do you think about when you hear the word “worship”? Does it refer to the moments when you are standing up in church and singing great songs of praise and adoration? Is it when you are deeply moved by the beauty or grandeur of God’s creation? Is it when you turn to God for…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 6
Does it surprise you to know that the concept of “fearing God” can be found in so many of the Old Testament stories? The great leaders modeled what it meant when they demonstrated their desire to trust and follow Jehovah, their one and only God. They taught the people that it was very important to…… Continue Reading
Insight from some Great Leaders Lesson 6 – October 17 – 24
Do you remember the stories about “Curious George”? Since those books, written and illustrated by Hans and Margret Ray, were first published in 1941 children have been fascinated by the adventures of that inquisitive and courageous little monkey and his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Why is it that children find these stories…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 5
“Indescribable, uncontainable, all powerful, untamable. Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim, ‘You are amazing, God.’ You know my heart and You love me the same. You are amazing, God.” Chris Tomlin expressed so vividly, as he penned his song, just what it means to “fear God”, didn’t he? Isn’t it good…… Continue Reading
Insight from the life of Moses – Lesson 5 – October 10 – 17
A famous old saying goes “actions speak louder than words.” Have you ever heard it said like this? “Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.” These truisms have been passed down through many generations and are no doubt easily translated into similar sayings around the world. We all…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 4
Isn’t it interesting that the phrase “those whose hope is in the Lord’s unfailing love,” is parallel with “those who fear Him”? (Psalm 33) Perhaps the greatest external evidence that someone really is a God-fearing person is their ability to remain hopeful in spite of their circumstances. They remain convinced that “God’s eyes are on…… Continue Reading
Insight from Abraham, Joseph and the Midwives – Lesson 4 – October 3 – 10
Did you know that “Yirah”, a Hebrew word that is usually translated “fear”, is considered to be “the principal religious Biblical virtue, according to Abraham Heschel, a leading Jewish theologian of the 20th century? He suggested in his writings that this word had two meanings: fear and awe. “Fear is the anticipation and expectation of…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 3
How do you measure progress in your journey of faith? How do you know if your feeling of delight and wonder is increasing? How can you tell if you really know what it is to “fear the Lord”? Paul told the Corinthians that “when we stand in awe of the one true God, we no longer show regard for people…… Continue Reading