It has been helpful for me to think about the idea of getting dressed. I have the total freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit to “take off the old bedroom slippers” and put on the “new walking shoes”. The problem is that sometimes the soft old slippers are comfortable. They’re accessible and…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Lesson 3 – Intro – May 4 – 11 Ephesians 4: 27 – 5: 2
What would you say are the best ways to motivate people to change, to do their best, or to accomplish specific goals? At work, a sense of accomplishment, feeling appreciated, and a salary, all impact an employee’s motivation level. At home, a sense of shared goals, a cooperative spirit, and defined responsibilities can inspire…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 2
Mercy, mercy, mercy. It is a great deal more than kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It is more than leniency, forbearance, or charity. It is all of those things combined shown to someone who in no way deserves it or will ever be able to repay it. In fact it is only mercy when these traits come…… Continue Reading
Lesson 2 – Intro – April 27 – May 4 Romans 12
What would happen if a caterpillar had the opportunity to decide whether or not it wanted to become a moth or a butterfly? Some would, no doubt, refuse to change out of fear or anxiety about the unknown. Others might want to simply be in charge of their own destiny. There may be a…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 1
Can you say it any better than the translation found in THE MESSAGE does – Romans 8: 12 – 15. “So, don’t you see that we don’t owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent? There’s nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent…… Continue Reading
Lesson 1 – Intro – April 20 – 27 Romans 8: 1 – 17
Correction – Question # 4 should be Romans 16: 5 – 15 (not 15: 5 – 15) What is your favorite chapter in the Bible? What chapter would you say is the most important one in all of Scripture? Many theologians and pastors choose Romans 8 because in those 39 verses Paul explained to the…… Continue Reading
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? – A Prologue – I Corinthians 2: 16
Have you thought about what it means to “have the mind of Christ”? It’s a profound and astounding idea, isn’t it? What is the purpose? How does it happen? What are the implications for you and for me? In his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul explains this idea quite simply when…… Continue Reading
Coming Soon – Our Spring Study
“WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” – This series will be a 6 week study from passages in the New Testament which will help us understand what it means to “have the mind of Christ” – I Corinthians 2: 16. Study guides will be posted under “current study” early in April so that you can print them out if you…… Continue Reading
His Name is JESUS
A study of the Gospel of Luke. 13 lessons from Winter 2012.
Deuteronomy – What's Your Response?
The Journey From Fear to Faith. If I were to write another study based on the Book of Deuteronomy, that would be the title of the series. Moses wanted this new generation to move from living life from the perspective of the “what ifs”, the possibilities, the size of their enemies, and their false memories…… Continue Reading