It couldn’t have been the first time that Noah felt the inner stirrings in his heart that God wanted him to do something out of the ordinary. It was probably not the only time that Noah had heard from the Lord and chosen God’s wisdom over his own instincts. No doubt, his life of obedience in the smaller day to day choices made him willing to surrender to God even when the challenge was enormous and scary. There is no question that he was so convinced that entrusting his life to THE ONLY ONE who knows the future was exactly what he would choose to do. “Lord, by Your grace, that’s exactly how I want to live. Help me to listen carefully to Your voice today.”
Category Archives: Lessons
ARE YOU A RISK-TAKER? – Intro to Lesson 1 – September 14 – 21
Would you consider yourself to be a risk-taker? Are you someone who loves adventure and feels that acknowledging the possibility of harm or loss is well worth the thrill of trying. If you see yourself as innovative, curious, optimistic, willing to move out of your comfort zone, and to take chances, then perhaps you also…… Continue Reading
ONE MORE WEEK . . .
Want a sneak peak at what this new fall series will include? Here it is – Week 1 – Noah – “You’re Asking Me to Do What?” Week 2 – Abraham – “Really? You Want Me to Move?” Week 3 – Moses – “You Can’t Really Mean Me!” Week 4 – Joshua – “March around…… Continue Reading
“Listening for the Voice of God”
How do you respond when you hear God calling out to you, asking you to follow Him wherever He is leading you? God is the One who delights in using ordinary people, just like you and me, to accomplish the extraordinary. You are invited to join us this fall as we discover what happens when people choose…… Continue Reading
Beyond Hearing to Listening
Would you agree that we live in a very noisy world? It’s not only parents who repeatedly say, “Did you really hear me?” or “Are you listening to what I said?” There are times in all of our lives when we would like to ask the same question to both family members and friends, aren’t…… Continue Reading
WHAT DO YOU NEED? – Summer Study Summary
Our prayer for you is that these precious promises will continue to strengthen your faith and encourage you day by day. It’s a great way to live with joy and purpose! When you need wisdom, He is there to give it to you. When you are feeling discouraged, you can find hope and help in Him.…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S HELP – Intro to Lesson 8 – August 3 – 10
Why is it that it can be so hard to ask for or receive help? Is it because asking would make you feel weak and inadequate or indebted to that person? Would they perhaps learn something about you that causes you to be embarrassed or more vulnerable than you want to be? Could it be…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S COMFORT – Introduction to Lesson 7 – July 27 – Aug. 3
What is on your list of things that bring you comfort? Toddlers often have a silky edged blanket or a cuddly toy that they want to hold for security and reassurance. Being held in the gentle arms of their mother or father gives most children a place of solace and consolation. Sometimes all that is…… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PROTECTION – Introduction to Lesson 6 – July 20 – 27
Have you ever stopped to realize that our survival is dependent on the innate ability we have to feel the emotion of fear? We come into this world knowing how to be afraid. Fear allows us to respond to danger, pain, and the things that threaten us not only physically but socially, intellectually and emotionally. …… Continue Reading
THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE – Intro Lesson 5 – July 13 – 20
Would you be surprised to learn that the next big public health issue in our country on par with obesity and substance abuse might be loneliness? It can have a very devastating effect on the well-being of people because of the lack of sleep, cognitive decline, depression, energy, and even pain. Health experts say that…… Continue Reading