It has been said that there is “no guarantee that intellectual people will choose to act or speak wisely.” Would you agree that there is not a strong connection between the ease and speed with which a person acquires new skills or knowledge and the ability or desire to use that God given strength for…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Lessons
GREAT and PRECIOUS PROMISES – Intro Lesson 1 – June 15 – 22
Have you ever had the experience of answering the phone and hearing some exciting and happy news that is almost unbelievable? Your pulse likely speeds up and a variety of thoughts run through your mind. You might even have to catch your breath because of the deep joy that you feel. Perhaps you’ve gotten the…… Continue Reading
WHAT DO YOU NEED TODAY?
Is it some wisdom? Something or someone who can help you make wise choices and good decisions? Is it comfort or a sense of hope? It’s the opposite of sadness, agitation, worry, and even depression. Is it strength to meet the demands and challenges of life – emotionally, physically, or even spiritually? Or do you…… Continue Reading
WHO DO YOU REALLY TRUST?
Who can you really trust these days? Politicians, marketing directors, pharmacologists, educators, financial advisors, travel experts, and even some preachers, call out to us with their “promises” to make our lives better, happier, healthier, and more prosperous if only we will purchase their product, elect them, or follow their advice. Without a doubt they mean…… Continue Reading
IN THE GOOD OL’ SUMMERTIME
What are you looking forward to doing or accomplishing this summer? For many there is a change of schedule, a vacation or some opportunities for picnics and visits with friends. For others the warmer weather and longer days seem like a good time to bring out the project list. What are you anticipating or planning…… Continue Reading
Just in Time for Mother’s Day
Looking for a special gift for your mom or for some special friends for Mother’s Day? A new and delightful book called, “Think On These Things”, written by Marilyn Miller, has just been published and is available for purchase on Amazon.com or at the Mount Hermon Book Store. It has more than 60 short meditations…… Continue Reading
PLEASE SAY HELLO FOR ME – Intro to Lesson 14 – April 20 – 27
Are you good at remembering people’s names? Dale Carnegie, the famous author and expert on self-improvement skills, said “A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” As you peruse the many articles on the internet and books that have been written through the years, all of…… Continue Reading
OVERFLOWING WITH HOPE – Intro to Lesson 13 – April 13 – 20
Do you ever offer a prayer of blessing for your friends before you say good-bye to them? It may be after you have had dinner together or at the end of a special vacation. It more likely happens after a hospital visit or when some serious concerns have been discussed. A blessing is described as…… Continue Reading
WHO’S THE JUDGE? – Intro to Lesson 12 – March 30 – April 6
It is not easy to be with people who clearly convey that they are the authorities in almost every subject that comes up in a discussion with them. Is it their tone of voice that makes others feel that way about them? Is it the words that they use? Or is it an attitude of…… Continue Reading
An Easter Blessing –
May the realities of the death of Jesus on the cross keep you aware of who you were – Alone, Lost, Hopeless, and Condemned May the…… Continue Reading