Lesson 2 – II Thessalonians How many synonyms can you recall for the word “perseverance”? Perhaps the words persistence or tenacity come to your mind. How about the idea of indefatigability or stick-to-itiveness? The dictionary defines this quality of character as “the ability to hold to a course of action, belief, or purpose without giving…… Continue Reading
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PRAYING with THANKSGIVING –
Lesson 1 – I Thessalonians How does it make you feel when someone expresses their gratitude to you for a trait which they admire about you? It is always nice when you receive a word or note of appreciation for a gift or a specific act of kindness or helpfulness, but when your family or…… Continue Reading
GET READY, GET SET, GO
Get Ready – What would it take to deepen and strengthen your relationship with Jesus? Could it be that prayer might be a very strategic way to move forward? “Nobody who has grown in the life of God has neglected prayer.” (W. Sangster) What are the desires of your heart? Get Set – The introduction…… Continue Reading
THROUGH ENJOYING THE GIFT OF MUSIC and SONG – Intro Lesson 6 – May 29 – June 5
Did you know that the auditory nerves, the nerves in your ear, have more extensive connections than any other nerves in your body? It is no wonder then that scientists believe that there is scarcely a function of your body which is not affected by musical tones. The power of music through your nerves can…… Continue Reading
THROUGH KNOWING GOD ANSWERS PRAYER – Intro Lesson 5 – May 22- 29
When do you pray? Why do you pray? How would you explain the meaning or purpose of prayer in a single sentence? S. D. Gordan, a well-known author and speaker in the early 1900’s put his answer this way: “The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is to pray. It is not…… Continue Reading
THROUGH REMEMBERING HIS FAITHFULNESS – Intro to Lesson 4 – May 15 – 22
The speed and intensity of the changes that are occurring in our world today are the subject of many books and discussions, aren’t they? It is also true that some historians would argue that for centuries every generation has felt that change was happening at a much greater rate than ever before. The perception of…… Continue Reading
THROUGH MEDITATING ON HIS WORD – Introduction Lesson 3 – May 8 – 15
When we think of the idea of meditation, there are many synonyms that might come to mind but all of them have some aspect of thinking deeply and intentionally about an idea. Do you like the words ponder, contemplate or cogitate? Maybe you would rather use consider or even ruminate. Another definition coming from the…… Continue Reading
THROUGH ENJOYING HIS AMAZING CREATION – Intro Lesson 2 – May 1 – 8
When is the last time you “became as a child” and allowed yourself to experience the wonder and awe of not only the grandeur of your world, like the night time sky or the lighting in a storm, but actually stopped to admire the tiniest insects or smallest flower on your path? Experts tell us…… Continue Reading
THROUGH FOCUSING ON HIS GREATNESS – Introduction Lesson 1 – April 24 – May 1
How would you define the word “great?” How many synonyms for “great” can you list? Is it the size of something or the significance of the object? Is it the uniqueness or the superior quality? It seems often the word is used to describe an event or an object that is simply above normal or…… Continue Reading
RESPONDING TO CHAOS – Series Introduction – April 17 – 24
How do you remain focused when the rhythms of your life are unexpectedly disrupted? Where do you find peace when the unknowns loom large? Where do you find comfort when everything seems topsy-turvy? There is no question that the uncertainties of today’s pandemic are causing most of us to experience some degree of anxiety or…… Continue Reading