None of us like to listen to “prophets of doom and gloom”, do we? Some people focus on the miseries of the past, the dark side of the present and the hopelessness of the future. Whether it is around your dinner table, during a work break, or simply as you expose yourself to the daily…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Lessons
GOING ON A TREASURE HUNT
What would you say is the difference between a treasure hunt and a scavenger hunt? A treasure hunt suggests that the participants are given a series of riddles or clues that will eventually lead to the discovery of a treasure or something of value. In a scavenger hunt the teams or individuals are given a…… Continue Reading
WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE . . .
When is the last time that you had a very strong conviction about an idea or an activity but it felt like no one else wanted to listen to you or to believe you? Your opinion might have been based on your own valid experience, simply intuition, or perhaps it was something that you had…… Continue Reading
WHY READ ISAIAH? –
Did you know that the book called Isaiah is the most complete revelation of Christ found in the Old Testament? You are invited to join us as we take an 11-week overview of this prophetic book, highlighting the promises given by Jehovah to His chosen people and to us. You will be surprised to discover…… Continue Reading
A SNEAK PREVIEW –
Our new fall study will be “God’s Promises – Then and Now”. You’re invited to join us as we discover the promises that God gave to the Israelites and to us through His prophet, Isaiah. They are amazing! Study guides will be available mid- August at www.westudytogether.com Study will begin September 20.… Continue Reading
“GOD HATH NOT PROMISED”
Have you ever had a time in your life when you seriously questioned the goodness and mercy of the Lord? Perhaps it was an 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…… Continue Reading
COMFORTED BY HOPE – Intro to Lesson 6 – July 26 – August 2
Comfort comes from many different sources, doesn’t it? The smile of a child or a note from a friend. An encouraging word from a stranger or the lyrics of a song. The silent beauty of a flower or the pounding sound of the ocean waves. The recollection of answered prayer or the assurance of God’s…… Continue Reading
ENCOURAGED THROUGH HOPE – Intro to Lesson 5 – July 19 – 26
Promises. Promises. It is often said that “they are only as good as the people who make them”. While that may be true, there are certainly other reasons that 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…… Continue Reading
SECURE IN HOPE – Intro to Lesson 4 – July 12 – 19
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
BLESSED BY HOPE – Intro to Lesson 3 – July 5 – 12
Remember what Eeyore said to Winnie-the-Pooh when it was snowing outside? First, he observed in his gloomy voice, “And it’s freezing.” And 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…… Continue Reading