“Be Strong and Very Courageous” – our new study for this fall, starting September 16. Watch for more details in the weeks to come.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Lessons
“IN CONCLUSION” – Intro Lesson 9 – August 12 – 19
It doesn’t matter whether it is a teacher, boss or preacher. When you hear the words “in conclusion”, your attention increases. It could be 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 was really…… Continue Reading
ARE YOU HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? – Intro Lesson 8 – August 5 – 12
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 spontaneous? The results can be helpful, but the thing that always surprises me is the amount of insight these simple questions and answers…… Continue Reading
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Intro Lesson 7 – July 29 – August 5
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
HOW JOY-FULL ARE YOU? Intro Lesson 6 – July 22-29
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
DISCOVERING THE HUGE DIFFERENCE – Introduction Lesson 5 – July 15 – 22
If someone asked you to explain one of the major differences between Christianity and other religions, what ideas would come to your mind? It’s a big question, isn’t it? The answers are multiple, but Paul touches on one of the most important ones when he says to the Philippians, “continue to work out your salvation…… Continue Reading
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? Intro Lesson 4 – July 8 – 15
There is an old hymn which was written in the late 1800’s by a prolific songwriter, Fanny Crosby. Blind from birth, her grandmother, who raised her, purposed to become her eyes. She filled her imagination with colorful descriptions of her environment and filled her mind with the truths of God’s great love for her. Because…… Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU MEASURE PROGRESS? – Intro Lesson 3 – July 1 – 8
It is very satisfying when you are actually able to see and measure progress, isn’t it? Whether it is an assignment at work, cleaning out your closet, or simply a knitting project, there is something about watching the changes that brings a sense of accomplishment. The process of moving toward the completion of a project…… Continue Reading
WHAT REALLY MATTERS! – Intro Lesson 2 – June 24 – July 1
Do you have a spiritual mentor? Someone who first introduced you to the Good News about Christ or someone who has loved you and consistently cared about your journey of faith. Perhaps you have a mature friend who faithfully challenges you to make an attitude adjustment or helps you in a crisis decision. If you…… Continue Reading
THE BIG PICTURE – Intro Lesson 1 – June 17 to 24
It really doesn’t matter whether it is the Eiffel Tower, a rose garden, or an elephant. Standing back far enough to see the whole object is a very important thing to do. The Eiffel tower is far more than an amazing amount of iron lattice work or a stair case, isn’t it? While a rose…… Continue Reading