Promises. Promises. It is often said “they are only as good as the people who make them”. While that may be true, there are certainly other reasons a promise may be broken. There are circumstantial and unexpected events that can make it hard or even impossible for people with the best intentions to keep a…… Continue Reading
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“HOW WISE ARE YOU?”
ANNOUNCING the theme of our new Spring study, beginning Friday, March 25! As we look at 10 themes in the Book of Proverbs, you will discover what wisdom really includes from God’s viewpoint. It’s a book devoted to helping you live successfully and well. Study guides will be available after March 10.… Continue Reading
WHO IS “DIRECTING” YOU? – Introduction – Lesson 7 – February 25 – March 4
Who have been the most important “mentors” in your life? Think of individuals who have come along side of you as your friend, but because of his or her wisdom and integrity, their influence become significant in your life. You may have met one of these influencers initially as a teacher, pastor, boss or even…… Continue Reading
GOD HAS NOT PROMISED. . . – Intro Lesson 6 – February 18 – 25
Have you ever had a time in your life when you seriously questioned the goodness and mercy of the Lord? Perhaps it was illness, some disappointment, financial loss, confusion, relational issues, or a sense of depression or discouragement that caused your hope in God to decrease. It is in these times of crisis and darkness…… Continue Reading
HOW SAFE ARE YOU? – Intro Lesson 5 -February 11 – 18
What makes you feel safe and secure? We have bank accounts, IRA’s, insurance policies, and retirement plans in the hopes that there will be enough money for our retirement years. We have medical tests, pills, and regular checkups with doctors and dentists so that we can avoid at least some health problems and take care…… Continue Reading
OPTIMIST or PESSIMIST? – Intro Lesson 4 – February 4 – 11
Remember what Eeyore said to Winnie-the-Pooh when it was snowing outside? First, he observed in his gloomy voice, “And it’s freezing.” Then he just couldn’t help himself and added, “However, we haven’t had an earthquake lately”. Why is it that some people choose to see problems where others see possibilities, criticize where others express gratefulness…… Continue Reading
WHAT DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE? – Intro Lesson 3 – January 28 – February 4
“When tragedy strikes, when life caves in, when your plans are dashed on the jagged rocks of reality, when you find yourself in a place you never wanted to be, that’s when you discover what you really believe. As long as things are going smoothly, you don’t really know what you believe. It’s all theoretical. …… Continue Reading
WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO? – Intro Lesson 1 – January 14 – 21
Remember the story about “Chicken Little”? When one small acorn fell on his head, he immediately assumed “the sky was falling” and he was the one who should go to warn the king of the imminent disaster. On his way to the palace, he warns his many friends – Goosey Poosey, Cocky Locky, and several…… Continue Reading
Something Better Than “Fast Food”
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
HOW ESSENTIAL IS HOPE?
It has been said that “we can live 40 days without food, 8 days without water, 4 minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope.” What is it about hope that makes it so essential to our lives? Surely it is not simply the capacity that we have for wishful thinking such as…… Continue Reading