It’s not easy to put into one concise sentence the many ideas encapsulated in the words “to fear God”. Your definition may look quite different than mine and we could both be totally correct. For today, here is my summary and my prayer: “To fear God means to bow down throughout every day in humility,…… Continue Reading
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"To Fear God" – Biblical Definitions Lesson 2 – September 19 – 26
Why is it that the human capacity for wonder and awe often diminishes with age? Some researchers claim that 99% of those magical and memorable moments occur during our childhood years. Is it because our increased knowledge and experience makes us so wise? Is it because we no longer have the energy or interest to…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 1 –
Don’t you love it when you read a book or hear a sermon and you suddenly grasp on to a new way of looking at a specific idea? A light came on for me this week as I read, “I Give You Glory, O God,” by Jerry Bridges. He equated the words, delight and enjoy,…… Continue Reading
How Do You Descibe God? – Lesson 1 September 12 – 19
There are many ways to describe a person, aren’t there? You can talk about how they look or describe facets of their personality, their accomplishments, their roles or their relationships. You can try to picture what they mean to you, how you know them, or what you anticipate doing with them in the future. The…… Continue Reading
A Prayer for You –
Read it at least 3 times – silently, out loud and one more time! “Days pass and years vanish and we walk sightless among miracles. Lord, fill our eyes with seeing and our minds with knowing. Let there be moments when Your Presence, like lightning, illuminates the darkness in which we walk. Help us to…… Continue Reading
A World of Superlatives
We live in a world of superlatives, don’t we? If you’re one of those few people who do not yield to using these extravagant kinds of words, you are to be commended. We go to “perfect weddings”. We eat “awesome” strawberries – once in a while. We hear “fabulous” music. Our children and grandchildren do…… Continue Reading
Awestruck – By an Awesome God
To view or print study guides A study of the Biblical concept of what it means to “fear God” There’s something wonderful about being with young children at Disneyland or at the zoo or during the Christmas season. Wonder and awe. Amazement and delight. The great thing about little ones, though, is that they feel…… Continue Reading
COMING SOON – "Awestruck- by an Awesome God"
This 11 week study is designed to help you understand what it means to “fear God”. By looking at how this phrase is used throughout the Bible and at the lives of those who were described as “God fearing”, you will be able to understand this concept in new ways. As your own sense of…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 9
Dear Paul, Thank you for writing that letter to the people in Philippi and to me. Thank you for being concerned about my “progress and joy in the faith”. Your authentic life and words not only have encouraged me, but challenged me to “continue to work out the results of my salvation because I know…… Continue Reading
IN CONCLUSION – Lesson 9 Introduction – August 8 – 15
It doesn’t matter whether it is a teacher, boss or preacher. When you hear the words “in conclusion”, your attention increases. It could be that you will have one more chance to hear what you missed while your mind was wandering or it may be your opportunity to understand more clearly what the speaker was…… Continue Reading