As 2016 comes to an end and we approach the opening days of a new year, would you say that “uncertainty” is a very common attitude among your family and friends? Most of the questions that we ask ourselves about the future are not the kind that have easy answers nor are we actually looking…… Continue Reading
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Why Ask Questions?
How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Young children ask questions, lots of questions, don’t they? Some experts agree that most 4 year olds probably ask close to 450 questions a day. By the time they become teenagers, however, parents and teachers sometimes wish that there would be more questions. It…… Continue Reading
ANNOUNCING – OUR NEW WINTER BIBLE STUDY
“The Questions Jesus Asked” You’ll be amazed and inspired as you discover more about Jesus and His love for you through the questions that He asked. This 13 week study of the Gospel written by Mark will begin January 13, 2017. The study guides will be available to print or use online early in December – www.westudytogether.com. Introductions…… Continue Reading
Jesus, the Son of God – Intro to Lesson 10 – November 18 – 25
Although she knows the words and melody for at least 25 songs, her theme song this morning is “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” Three weeks ago when she visited me, it was, “Oh, How I Love Jesus.” She sang these songs as she built with blocks and rocked the teddy bear. She sang them…… Continue Reading
ORDINARY PEOPLE With Faith – Intro to Lesson 9 – Nov. 11 – 18
When is the last time that you read a really great biography of someone who lived an exemplary life of faith in God? Individuals who were able to live courageously and joyfully in spite of real hardship and persecution? People who were called by God to stand up for their beliefs, to share the Gospel…… Continue Reading
What’s Your Vantage Point? – An Insight for Lesson 8
The people who lived in the city of Jericho must have known that outside their thick walls of protection, the Israelites were up to no good. They were camped out there and then they marched silently around the city every day – until day 7. From their vantage point, all they could do was hope…… Continue Reading
RAHAB, She Trusted God – Intro to Lesson 8 – November 4 – 11
Do you think that “living by faith” means that there is a total absence of fear or anxiety? Does it mean that you have complete and unwavering trust in God? Does it mean that you cannot allow yourself to doubt and that you must deny any questions that seem to creep into your mind unbeckoned?…… Continue Reading
When You Feel Like Grumbling – An Insight for Lesson 7
Is it harder to believe that the Lord can be your strength and your song when you are facing a “Red Sea”, a monumental challenge or crisis, or in the dailyness of living when you feel like you are in the desert, a place of loneliness or uncertainty? I often ask God for His strength,…… Continue Reading
MOSES, He Did What God Commanded – Intro to Lesson 7 – Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
How many decisions do you make in a day? Some internet sources estimate that an adult makes about “35,000 remotely conscious ones” every day. Of course, most of those decisions are made by our fast and intuitive mind, so that they barely register as a choice. From our earliest morning moments to the final minutes…… Continue Reading
“May God Bless You” – An Insight for Lesson 6
Don’t you love it when someone sincerely uses that phrase on your behalf? When a friend asks God to show you His divine favor and mercy? When a family member intercedes for you using one of the many blessings that are found in Scripture before you begin a new challenge or face a major obstacle?…… Continue Reading