Trying harder never works for long, does it? But thankfully, trusting God does. As James pointed out so clearly in his letter, “if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way”. Thank You, Jesus, that as you change me on the inside, the Holy…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Lesson 8 – Intro – November 9 – 16 Good and Evil Words
Did you know that listening to complainers can be harmful to your brain? Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life, claims that “exposure to 30 minutes or more of negativity – including viewing such material on TV – actually peels away neurons in…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 7
Did you know that in the letter written by James there is a list of 7 characteristics of the wisdom that comes from heaven? Here they are – pure, peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. It seems to me that it would be a great idea for me…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7 – Intro – November 2 – 9 What Did You Say?
It has been said that people fall into 3 different categories when it comes to their speech. Some people are more prone to think before they speak. They are more likely to choose their words carefully and to limit the amount of their ideas that they are willing to share. They often appear to…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 6
What’s your insight from this lesson? Would you share it with us? Here’s mine. Exaggeration – when is it useful and appropriate and when does it cross that line and become a lie? There are times when it is helpful to overstate the actual facts. When someone wants to emphasize an idea, to be humorous,…… Continue Reading
Lesson 6 – Intro – Oct. 26 – Nov. 2 Truth or Consequences
Do you think truth-telling is “going out of style”? After all, it can be so much more convenient to change the facts just slightly to your advantage. You may think that you will look better and smarter if you do. It might even mean a raise in pay if you can take the credit…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 5
None of us gets it right all of the time. We forget. We make mistakes. We show partiality. We lack understanding and insight. We laugh at the wrong time or at the wrong thing. We say the wrong words or remain silent when we could have said the right ones. It’s true for me…… Continue Reading
Lesson 5 – Intro – October 19 – 26 The Gift of Friendship
“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together . . . there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart . . . I’ll always be with you.” Do you…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 4
There is a direct and strong connection between humility and gratefulness, isn’t there? Every time I have feelings of discontent, I’m faced with the reality that somehow it is my “right” to be treated a certain way or to own something else. Each time I sense dissatisfaction with certain limitations or circumstances that are uncomfortable,…… Continue Reading
Lesson 4 – Intro – October 12 – 19 The Many Faces of Pride
Would you agree with this definition? “Pride is having too large a view of yourself because you have too small a view of God, while humility is having a right view of yourself because you have a right view of God.” (Ray Pritchard) Hidden in this explanation of pride is also the reason that…… Continue Reading