It would be interesting to see the shield that you have designed for yourself. What are the symbols that you have chosen to represent who you are or the things that are most important to you? It could be the basis for an interesting family discussion, couldn’t it? Here’s what mine has – a cross…… Continue Reading
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Sharing an Insight – Lesson 5
Just this week I read a sweet little story about a young child whose kitten had just died even though she had prayed that God would not let this happen. Most of the adults in her life tried to comfort her by telling her that the kitten was now in heaven. Instead her grandmother tenderly…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 4
Here is a question that I have pondering this week as I have thought about God as MY Deliverer. “Is God more interested in changing my circumstances or would He be more desirous of changing me through or in these circumstances?” One would mean that He would deliver me from them (change them or take them away) and the other…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 3
One of the great desires of my heart is that my children and grandchildren will choose to follow the Lord throughout all the days of their lives. So when I find instruction and promises in Scripture that I need to follow and to believe, I draw 2 little stick figures beside that verse. Today as…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 2
One of my favorite places to walk is along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. It really doesn’t matter whether it is sunny and bright or on the foggy and windy side of things, does it? It’s simply a beautiful place to be reminded of the majesty and creativity of God. This week, however, I have…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 1
There is really no excuse for not doing what is good and right and helpful and kind! No excuse when I understand and remember that it is not what “I” can do, but what the LORD God wants to do through me, by His power and strength. So, today, Jesus, when you whisper in my ear…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 6
A good friend of mine died this week. As she lay in a coma following a very severe stroke, the family gathered and waited because they knew the time was coming quickly for her to leave them. As her daughter bent done and softly said to her, “Mom, you know you’re not alone”, a wide…… Continue Reading
Lesson 6 – Intro – May 25 – June 1 First Peter 1: 1 – 21
If you had your choice, would you rather have tickets for a professional football, basketball, baseball or hockey game? Perhaps you would rather watch golf, tennis or a marathon? You will, no doubt, thoroughly enjoy watching the competition and admire those playing the game, but unless you are actually participating in the event itself,…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 5
“Bear with each other . . .” (Col. 3: 13) It’s a phrase that I realized had little meaning for me, so I began to uncover what Paul might have meant by this phrase. Other translations say “make allowance for each other’s faults” or “be gentle”. The dictionary, however, defined the word “bear” by using the…… Continue Reading
Lesson 5 – Introduction – May 18 – 25 Colossians 2: 20 – 3: 17
When you buy a new car, one of the most important items that will be in your car is a rather insignificant little book that is usually found in the small storage compartment on the dashboard. You will be able to drive your car without it, but if you want to know about all…… Continue Reading