In 1939 the poster “Keep Calm and Carry On” was first designed by the Ministry of Information of Great Britain. It was created along with 2 other “Home Publicity” posters with the hope that these ideas would strengthen the morale of the people as they faced the possibility of a wartime disaster. The government knew…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Lessons
LOOKING FOR A BIBLE STUDY FOR THIS SPRING?
What brings you joy and delight these days? What or who fills your soul with life and satisfies those inner longings? You are invited to join with us as we look at 7 different opportunities through which Jesus invites us to see Him, to experience His beauty and love, and to find our joy and…… Continue Reading
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES – Intro Lesson 12 – March 26 – April 2
It doesn’t matter if the disaster is an earthquake, a tornado, a hurricane, or a neighborhood fire, people come out of their homes and places of business to talk to each other and to help each other. Whether or not they personally experienced physical or personal loss, people find comfort in the presence of others.…… Continue Reading
INTIMATE MOMENTS with JESUS – Introduction Lesson 11 – March 19 – 26
There are special times in a deep friendship when a conversation becomes more personal and intimate and one is allowed to glimpse into the soul of the other person. During these moments the level of communication is very honest and authentic, often including moments of quiet reflection as well as feedback between both parties. These…… Continue Reading
“THERE IS PLENTY OF TIME” – Intro Lesson 10 – March 12 – 19
Are you familiar with the old fable about a time when Satan was training three apprentice devils? He asked the first one how he proposed to deceive people. “I will tell them there is no God.” “That will never work,” Satan replied, “for everyone knows there is a God.” The second one volunteered that he…… Continue Reading
HOW DOES GOD SEE YOU? – Intro Lesson 9 – March 5 – 12
How would you define the word hypocrisy? Is it simply the divergence between what you do and what you feel? The dictionary says “it is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense.” Perhaps you could say one is a hypocrite when what people…… Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU RESPOND? – Intro Lesson 8 – Feb.26 – March 5
When someone attacks your integrity, questions your motives, or tries to set a trap for you, how do you feel? When someone tells you a groundless rumor or is hoping you will be part of the gossip chain, how do you respond? Has anyone ever falsely accused you of saying or doing something you did…… Continue Reading
REAL or FAKE? – Intro Lesson 9 – Feb. 26 -March 5
How would you define the word hypocrisy? Is it simply the divergence between what you do and what you feel? The dictionary says that “it is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense.” Perhaps you could say one is a hypocrite when what…… Continue Reading
WHY GIVE PERSONAL ATTENTION? – Introduction Lesson 7 – Feb. 19 – 26
Have you ever been at a program of some kind, when suddenly the focus turns to someone who happens to be sitting in one of the front rows? Maybe it is at the Ice Follies or the circus when one of the performers invites a spectator to join in the event in some way. It…… Continue Reading
WHOSE APPRENTICE ARE YOU? – Intro Lesson 6 – Feb. 12 – 19
Have you ever been an apprentice to someone? It means you choose to “work for another person for a specific amount of time so you can receive instruction and experience in a particular trade, art, or business.” Very often it means an older craftsman or skilled worker is willing to spend specified hours with you…… Continue Reading