Why is it that the human capacity for wonder and awe often diminishes with age? Some researchers claim that 99% of those magical and memorable moments occur during our childhood years. Is it because our increased knowledge and experience makes us so wise? Is it because we no longer have the energy or interest to…… Continue Reading
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE “GOD”? – Introduction Lesson 1 – Sept. 8 – 15
There are many ways to describe a person, aren’t there? You can talk about how they look or describe facets of their personality, their accomplishments, their roles or their relationships. You can try to picture what they mean to you, how you know them, or what you anticipate doing with them in the future. The…… Continue Reading
A Prayer for You
Read it at least 3 times – silently, out loud, and one more time. “Days pass and years vanish and we walk sightless among miracles. Lord, fill our eyes with seeing and our minds with knowing. Let there be moments when Your Presence, like lightning, illuminates the darkness in which we walk. Help us…… Continue Reading
A World of Superlatives
We live in a world of superlatives, don’t we? If you’re one of those few people who do not yield to using these extravagant kinds of words, you are to be commended. We go to “perfect weddings”. We eat “awesome” strawberries – once in a while. We hear “fabulous” music. Our children and grandchildren do…… Continue Reading
COMING SOON . . .
What do you think it means to “fear God” or to be a “God-fearing person”? You’ll be inspired and have a new sense of wonder and amazement as you thoughtfully consider how this phrase is used throughout the Bible. Taking a deliberate look, week by week, at the God who is beyond our limited understanding…… Continue Reading
ANTICIPATION! Fall Bible study will begin on September 8.
There are times when the anticipation of a coming event brings as much joy as the actual experience. Would you agree? As you eagerly look forward to whatever is going to happen in the near future, you often have a feeling of excitement, pleasure and expectation. So here is our theme for this fall. “AWESTRUCK…… Continue Reading
“SHADOWING” – WHAT IS IT? –
Have you ever experienced the benefits of shadowing? There are times when one of the best ways to learn to speak a new language is to use the advance language technique called shadowing. The learner must listen closely to the teacher and then immediately try to repeat the intonation and pronunciation exactly as it was…… Continue Reading
PICK UP YOUR BROOM – Intro Lesson 6
Attitude. Attitude. Attitude. We hear it all the time. In the classroom, at home, and on the job. The way people subtly communicate how they are feeling about themselves and their environment impacts not only their own relationships and productivity, but it affects everyone around them. Charles Swindoll said: “Attitude, to me, is more important…… Continue Reading
PUT ON YOUR IDENTIFICATION BADGE – Intro Lesson 5
Imagine a community, a city, a place where men and women, boys and girls, enthusiastically wore a badge that said, “Christ Follower”. Then imagine even further what it would be like to live there if the reputation of these people who wore this type of identification was consistently individuals who were loving, joyful, generous, and…… Continue Reading
TURN UP YOUR “HEARING AIDS” – Intro Lesson 4
Christopher Robin spoke kindly words to his dear friend, Pooh, one day. He said, “Remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” It didn’t take much to turn Pooh’s gloom into a song. At other times Pooh was the one to bring a sunny disposition and…… Continue Reading