Mercy, mercy, mercy. It is a great deal more than kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It is more than leniency, forbearance, or charity. It is all of those things combined shown to someone who in no way deserves it or will ever be able to repay it. In fact it is only mercy when these traits come…… Continue Reading
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Lesson 2 – Intro – April 27 – May 4 Romans 12
What would happen if a caterpillar had the opportunity to decide whether or not it wanted to become a moth or a butterfly? Some would, no doubt, refuse to change out of fear or anxiety about the unknown. Others might want to simply be in charge of their own destiny. There may be a…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 1
Can you say it any better than the translation found in THE MESSAGE does – Romans 8: 12 – 15. “So, don’t you see that we don’t owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent? There’s nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent…… Continue Reading
Lesson 1 – Intro – April 20 – 27 Romans 8: 1 – 17
Correction – Question # 4 should be Romans 16: 5 – 15 (not 15: 5 – 15) What is your favorite chapter in the Bible? What chapter would you say is the most important one in all of Scripture? Many theologians and pastors choose Romans 8 because in those 39 verses Paul explained to the…… Continue Reading
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? – A Prologue – I Corinthians 2: 16
Have you thought about what it means to “have the mind of Christ”? It’s a profound and astounding idea, isn’t it? What is the purpose? How does it happen? What are the implications for you and for me? In his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul explains this idea quite simply when…… Continue Reading
Lesson 11 – Sharing an Insight
My daughter, her husband, their 2 Border Collies, and I wandered around the very old cemetary on a small hillside in Sierraville, California, this past weekend. We looked at the tombstones and the markers with some amount of curiosity and interest. Most of them simply had the date of birth and the date of death. …… Continue Reading
Lesson 11 – Intro – Nov. 25 – Dec. 2 Deuteronomy 32: 48 – 34: 12
Do you ever read the obituaries in your newspaper? They can be quite interesting even if you do not know the person or the family. But, if you know them, then you can often learn something about the person and their interests or past history that you did not know before. Some people write their…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Sharing an Insight
A thankful heart! Moses began his song with praise and thanksgiving to his God. At the end of his life, he remained focused on The One who had always been faithful and whose name was above all names. Perhaps it is a grateful heart that protects us from pride and independence which draws us…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Intro – Nov. 18 – 25 Deuteronomy 31 – 32: 47
Music can be such a powerful vehicle to enhance verbal communication, can’t it? Whether it be the powerful and dramatic music in an opera, the happy and playful songs in a musical production or the lullaby at bedtime, it sets the mood. It influences not only the emotions, but the imagination of those who are listening. …… Continue Reading
Lesson 9 – Introduction – Nov. 11-18 Deuteronomy 27 – 30
One of the greatest gifts that parents can give to their children is to teach them how to make good choices. Think about it. How did your parents make choices? More than from verbal instructions, children will learn from observing their parents. It’s hard to break habits that are deeply ingrained in you, so it is…… Continue Reading