Did you hear the Christmas carol called “It’s About the Cross” in the last few weeks? It was a new one to me this year but the words continue to swirl around in my mind every day. They so vividly tell the whole story of why Jesus came that Christmas morning and really why we…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Lessons
REMEMBERING and ANTICIPATING
As Christmas 2019 comes and goes, may you find yourself not only remembering and celebrating Jesus’ first arrival as a baby in Bethlehem, but eagerly anticipating His second coming. May you be filled with real peace and the life-giving joy that is found only in Him during this season and throughout the New Year. Thanks…… Continue Reading
YOUR INVITATION . . .
Wouldn’t you like to understand more about just who Jesus was as He walked through those towns and villages so long ago? Our winter study will enable you to do exactly that as we journey with Him “From Bethlehem to Calvary.” This 13-week study will begin on Friday, January 10. You are welcome to use…… Continue Reading
ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF MY NEW BOOK . . .
Less than one week ago my second devotional book arrived from the printer! CHECK IT OUT – on Amazon.com. – “MEDITATE ON THESE THINGS”. Why not just go ahead and buy a few copies – one for yourself and a few to give to your friends this Christmas season? It includes a collection of the…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE OF A FUTURE – Intro to Lesson 11 – Nov. 29 – Dec. 6
How often in the past year or two have you heard a sermon or read a book about heaven? Perhaps an even less likely subject of discussion these days is the topic of hell. The image of a pulpit-pounding, “fire and brimstone”, minister giving his audience a vivid picture of the contrast of being eternally…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE for REDEMPTION – Introduction to Lesson 10 – Nov. 22 – 29
When is the last time you met with someone to say the words, “I’m sorry”? It’s not an easy thing to do. First of all, you have to be humble enough to admit to yourself that you did or said something that was wrong. It can be much easier and less painful to simply justify…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of GUIDANCE – Intro Lesson 9 – Nov. 15 – 22
What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “Sunday Christian”? Perhaps it is hypocrite or pretense. If you were to describe that person you might say, “someone who puts on the appearance of being virtuous, spiritual and devoted to the principles of real faith, but does not demonstrate…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of Joy – Intro Lesson 8 – Nov. 8 – 15
Personal invitations can be special. You are on the guest list! Someone wants you to spend time with them. Somebody is thinking of you. Other invitations come because of business contacts or because you have earned a reward of some kind. Then there are also invitations that are sent out of the kindness and generosity…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of a SAVIOR – Intro Lesson 7 – Nov. 1 – 8
If someone who does not know how to swim is drowning, there is little that person can do to save his or her own life. The person needs to be rescued by someone else. If an individual is lost or disoriented, there is a desperate need to be found. If someone has fallen and broken…… Continue Reading
GOD’S PROMISE of HIS PRESENCE – Intro Lesson 6 – Oct. 25 – Nov. 1
Remember the times when you were growing up that two leaders would each begin to choose their team members? The first team captain would pick someone and then the other one would take his/her turn. Sometimes individuals were chosen because of a particular skill or talent. At other times it was about friendship, popularity, or…… Continue Reading