Confidence, “a feeling of assurance or certainty, especially concerning oneself”, is a very important personal characteristic. We all need to have that kind of internal strength in order to make good decisions, to trust our instincts, to set boundaries, and to be independent individuals. It is possible, however, to have an excessive amount of confidence…… Continue Reading
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THE COURAGE TO RECONCILE – Intro Lesson 8 – Nov. 4 – 11
Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person finishes your sentences for you and sometimes goes ahead and explains the solution or the answer to your problem or question before you have even finished expressing your ideas or concerns? It can be very frustrating. Real problems can develop when you cannot communicate…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO FINISH WELL – Intro Lesson 7 – Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
What are the dynamics that make some people so agreeable, positive, and respected as they age while others become more difficult, cantankerous and disagreeable in their later years? There are undoubtedly many contributing factors and some of them are beyond anyone’s control. Physical health certainly makes a huge difference for those who are blessed with…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 21 – 28
There are times when certain Bible stories seem to raise more questions than give us answers. How can we believe God is full of love and mercy when He is directing Joshua to annihilate all the people in city after city throughout the whole land? How can a good God condone such violence? Is the…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO BE HONEST – Intro Lesson 5 – October 14 – 21
Do you remember what the tenth commandment says? Do you think it is any less important just because it is #10? You would be right if you thought, “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, wife, servants, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” The dictionary tells us the word covet means “to desire…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO OBEY – Intro Lesson 4 – Oct. 7 – 14
The word “obey” automatically causes many people to cringe, to become defensive, or to even want to do the exact opposite. Would you agree independent thinking, self-reliance, and individuality are qualities which are much more highly regarded in our society than compliance, submission, or even respect? Our rights and privileges often give us a simple…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO MAKE THE MOVE
Intro Lesson 3 – Joshua 3: 1 – 5: 12 You have to admire men and women who demonstrate unusual courage. Around 400 B. C. Plato defined courage as a special kind of knowledge. He said, “Courage is the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO FACE DANGER – Intro Lesson 2 – September 23 – 30
What is the most dangerous thing you have done to save someone else’s life or further a worthy cause? Most of us have not experienced anything which would be likely to result in imprisonment or death. We are left to our imagination then when it comes to understanding the motivation, emotions, and purposeful decisions that…… Continue Reading
THE COURAGE TO MOVE ON – Intro Lesson 1 – Sept. 16 -22
We all like some of the ruts we are in, don’t we? They can be just a comfortable habit, a safe routine, or simply the easiest way to live. Quite often we don’t even recognize when we are stuck in a certain way of thinking or living. It is easy to become complacent and rather…… Continue Reading
HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR SPIRITUAL DIET?
These days people want their physical food precooked, prepared, processed, and packaged. Quick, easy and convenient is a priority. Tasty and delicious is a bonus. Has it ever occurred to you that we have similar preferences when it comes to our spiritual diet? We so easily turn to a book, a video, or a devotional…… Continue Reading