THEME – The beginning & end of wisdom is to fear God and avoid evil. What is a proverb? The Hebrew word is “mashal” – which means “comparison” Webster’s Dictionary – “A short, pithy saying in frequent use, expressing a well-known truth.” Bible Dictionary – “A self-contained unit that presents a capsule truth about life,…… Continue Reading
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Please come to "Meet and Greet"
If you live in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area, get out your calendar now and circle Saturday morning, September 22. Reasons – To meet others who are participating in our on-line study and to learn more about the fall series – “A Word to the Wise” – themes from the Book of Proverbs Place – Twin…… Continue Reading
This is your invitation to join with us as WE STUDY TOGETHER . . .
Our fall Bible study is ready and we hope that you are planning to participate. All you need to do is print out the 10 guides, find some time each week to study and then jot down your ideas and thoughts. The introduction to the first lesson will be posted (or sent to your e-mail) on Friday, September…… Continue Reading
Why Do You Love God?
Ten weeks ago we embarked on a Bible study called “I Love You, O Lord – 10 Amazing Reasons to Love God” based on Psalm 18. Have you made your own list yet? Have you posted the summary of your study so that you can be reminded of just who your God really is…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 10
When we listen to Handel’s Messiah, the music builds and the story unfolds. The mood of the music enhances the sequence of events which move from Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming Messiah through His crucifixion and death and culminating finally in His triumphant resurrection. “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” is a part of a finale that…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 9
It is such a great combination. My God is both willing and able. The one characteristic without the other wouldn’t be enough. HE is ABLE to build me up -Acts. 20: 32. HE is ABLE to do everything that He has promised – Romas 4: 21. HE is ABLE to provide all that I need –…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 8
Young children are eager to please. In fact, while parents may not always feel that way, it is true that the biggest smiles come to the faces of 3 or 4 year olds when they know that their efforts have satisfied a significant adult. The truth is we all respond to praise. Hearing the words, “nice…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 7
Self-confidence. It’s a characteristic that is highly desired in our culture, isn’t it? Whether it is genuine or a facade for insecurity doesn’t seem to matter as long as the impression is one of being in control and self-sufficient. The truth is that SELF confidence is exactly the opposite of spiritual maturity. It’s GOD-confidence that…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 6
It would be interesting to see the shield that you have designed for yourself. What are the symbols that you have chosen to represent who you are or the things that are most important to you? It could be the basis for an interesting family discussion, couldn’t it? Here’s what mine has – a cross…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 5
Just this week I read a sweet little story about a young child whose kitten had just died even though she had prayed that God would not let this happen. Most of the adults in her life tried to comfort her by telling her that the kitten was now in heaven. Instead her grandmother tenderly…… Continue Reading