It wasn’t a big deal or was it? Moses chose to hit the rock instead of speaking to it as God told him to do. God still gave the people the water that they wanted. But Moses suffered the consequences of his deliberate disregard of the instructions that God had given to him. In those moments Moses learned a…… Continue Reading
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With All Your Heart
A study of the Book of Deuteronomy. 11 lessons from Fall 2011.
Lesson 10 – Sharing an Insight
God’s peace and God’s strength. That’s what I need today! I love the way the Amplified NT phrases these 2 ideas. Peace is “untroubled, undisturbed well-being” and strength is “the infusion of His strength into me so that I am ready for anything and equal to anything”. Somehow the word infusion creates a helpful word…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Introduction – Aug. 18-25 Philippians 4: 8 – 23
It does not 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…… Continue Reading
Fall Theme and Schedule
How healthy is your heart? Eat right. Exercise. Control your stress and fatigue. Then exercise some more. It’s all about taking care of our physical heart because it is an organ that is basic to our survival, isn’t it? However, we have more than a “physical heart” which God wants us to guard. There is…… Continue Reading
Lesson 9 – Introduction- Aug. 12 – 19 Philippians 4: 1 – 7
Do you like to take those personality assessment tests? You know, the ones that help you figure out if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert? A decisive planner or more spontaneous and unpredictable? The results can be helpful, but the thing that always surprises me is the amount of insight that those…… Continue Reading
Lesson 8 – Sharing an Insight
I was intrigued by Paul’s connection of maturity with a confidence that God could change the mind of others who see things from a different point of view than mine. No need to argue or get defensive or be persuasive. He actually doesn’t need my help! Let God be God. And in the process, I will…… Continue Reading
Lesson 8 – Introduction – Aug. 5 – 12 Philippians 3: 12 – 21
If there is one word that does not fit into the description of Paul, the author of the letter to the Philippians, it is the word apathetic. He easily could have been. He could have simply been satisfied with his achievements of the past and “rested on his laurels”. He could have been discouraged and/or…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7 – Sharing an Insight
How can I experience “God’s mighty power” and accept willingly (even joyfully) the suffering that is inevitably part of life? The verses in II Peter 1: 3 – 5 have helped me grasp the possibility by reminding me that God’s power is experienced as I count by faith on His great and precious promises. These promises are…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7-Introduction-July 29-Aug. 5 Philippians 3: 1 – 11
Do you think there is a difference between happiness and joy? What makes you happy? What gives you joy? Do you use the words interchangeably or do you make a distinction between the two of them in your mind and conversation? Webster’s dictionary indicates that happiness is characterized by luck, good fortune or prosperity, while…… Continue Reading