Would you agree that marriage and good friendships thrive when there are great times of spontaneous, unplanned moments and minutes of conversation but that these relationships also need regular time for communication that is thoughtful and deliberate? One kind of interaction without the other is incomplete and over time will not enhance a strong, stable…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Why Pray When You Can Worry?
Once Mary got over the shock of the news that the angel brought to her, it would have been very easy for her to start worrying. She could have questioned the veracity of the message for a few weeks, but then the reality of it would have become evident both externally and internally. She could…… Continue Reading
IT'S WORTH READING . . .
When you hear the phrase “I will pray for you”, what do you assume that person means by it? Will they say a onetime prayer at the moment, throughout that day, or will they remember to lift up your request to the Lord in the coming days? Perhaps an even more important question to…… Continue Reading
Announcing our Winter 2014 Series – "I'M PRAYING FOR YOU"
Why pray? What difference does prayer really make? Does God really respond to our prayers? You’re invited to join us as we study what the New Testament Epistles have to teach us about prayer. You’ll be inspired, challenged, and encouraged as you discover the joy and blessings of spending time in the presence of the Lord Jesus.…… Continue Reading
Introduction – BONUS LESSON – December – Isaiah 9:6
Do you find it easy to read the books of prophecy in the Old Testament? There seems to be so much doom and gloom and evil and judgment throughout these books. The prophets were God’s spokesmen to warn the kings and the people of the errors of their ways, but they also brought light…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? – Lesson 11 THE LORD, My Righteousness
Did you notice another name for God that came up in our lesson this week several times? He is JEHOVAH SABAOTH, LORD of Heaven’s Armies. Martin Luther used it in his famous song, “A Mighty Fortress is our God”. He said, “Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing. Were not the…… Continue Reading
Lesson 11 – Intro – Nov. 22 – Nov. 29 JEHOVAH-TSIDQUENU
It is not always easy to “make things right” in a relationship. Whether or not you intentionally hurt or offended someone, put your foot in your mouth or broke a promise, the injustice needs to be corrected or the brokenness needs to be repaired. A sincere apology for your part in creating the problem is…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? Lesson 10 – ADONAI – Master, Lord
When you think about it, we are all “slaves” to one thing and another. It is interesting to ponder and come up with some of the possibilities – our routines, schedules, reputation, entitlements, image, work demands, expectations in relationships, or the desire for fulfillment or satisfaction. What would you add to the list? When…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Intro – November 15 – 22 ADONAI
It can be entertaining to watch a 2 year old run the opposite direction when a parent wants him or her to come. Even little children are resistant to submission – “yielding to the will or authority of another or others”. It’s a trait that seems to be innate in human beings. We like to feel…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? – Lesson 9 – JEHOVAH NISSI
Isn’t it interesting that God did not send Moses up to the top of the hill alone? Moses was wise enough to let a younger man whom he trusted lead the battle so that he could hold up the “staff of God”, reminding everyone that victory was totally a gift from Jehovah. He was also…… Continue Reading