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“NOW IT THE TIME . . .” – Intro to Lesson 9 – November 9 – 16
You, no doubt, have heard the adage, “The smallest action is worth more than the biggest intention.” While there are many versions of that saying, they all cause most of us to have varying amounts of guilt. We mean to follow through on a promise to a friend to get together for coffee. We intend…… Continue Reading
A TIME TO LAMENT – Intro to Lesson 8 – November 2 – 9
When is the last time you heard or said the word lament? Perhaps you were at a funeral or memorial service and someone said, “the widow deeply laments the loss of her husband.” It is possible that someone who is grieving the loss of a job and the income that they need to sustain their…… Continue Reading
COMPLIANT OR STRONG-WILLED? – Introduction to Lesson 7 – Oct. 26 – Nov. 2
Would you agree that some children show almost from the time they are born that they are going to be a “strong-willed child”? They are determined and delightful, stubborn and spirited, bossy and bright. They like to make their own rules and to understand the reason behind directives. Parents can find themselves exhausted, irritated and…… Continue Reading
WHO CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE? – Introduction to Lesson 6 – October 19 – 26
Throughout history there has been a fascination with the possibility of knowing the future, of being able to predict what might happen to an individual, in human affairs or for terrestrial events. If you search on the internet, you will find pages of information and resources that will give you a huge variety of ideas…… Continue Reading
WATCHING FOR MIRACLES – Intro to Lesson 5 – October 12 – 19
How often do you use the word “miracle”? Is it a concept that comes to your mind when you look at a new born baby or receive wonderful, but unexpected, good news from your doctor? Does the word miraculous come to your mind when others might simply use the word lucky or fortunate? The dictionary…… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE YOU ANTICIPATING? – Intro Lesson 4 – October 5 – 12
Remember the days when you could hardly wait until Christmas morning or your birthday? Or when you were counting the hours until your grandparents came to visit or that you would be at the entrance to Disneyland? What was it about the hours or days of waiting that made them so wonderful? Without a doubt…… Continue Reading
WHO ARE YOU? – Intro to Lesson 3 – Sept. 28 – Oct. 5
Would your friends use the same adjectives to describe you as you would use for yourself? Perhaps they would say, “friendly and outgoing”, while you would hesitate to use those exact words because you know that you often feel rather insecure and shy. Some of them might see you as “loving and gracious” when you…… Continue Reading
WHEN YOU PROCRASTINATE . . . Introduction to Lesson 2 – September 21 – 28
Would you agree that procrastination is something that all of us are prone to experience in certain areas of our lives? It could be as simple as making a phone call, doing a daily chore, or emptying the trash can, but more often it is the choice to put off doing a job or keeping…… Continue Reading
Why Did Noah Listen? – Insight Lesson 1
It couldn’t have been the first time that Noah felt the inner stirrings in his heart that God wanted him to do something out of the ordinary. It was probably not the only time that Noah had heard from the Lord and chosen God’s wisdom over his own instincts. No doubt, his life of obedience…… Continue Reading