There is just something that is so pleasant about taking a walk with a good friend. Good conversation often accompanies the unhurried steps but you can also have long pauses of silence, simply enjoying the scenery that surrounds you. Unconsciously you may even walk in step with your companion. Walking together does mean some rather…… Continue Reading
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The Bottom Line – An Insight for Lesson 3
Really? It’s that easy? I don’t have to be famous, rich, intelligent, beautiful, or outstanding in some other way? Really? I can live a life that pleases God by simply “believing that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him”? Sounds easy, doesn’t it? So that’s what I’m asking God to help…… Continue Reading
ENOCH, A Man Who Pleased God- Introduction to Lesson 3 – Sept. 30 – Oct. 7
Do you like giving gifts? They can be gifts that you purchase or presents that cost you time, thought and/or energy rather than money. They can be wrapped with beautiful paper and ribbons or wrapped with thoughtfulness and affection for someone. We give gifts to express our love and admiration or perhaps our gratefulness or…… Continue Reading
Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason – An Insight for Lesson 2
I’m guilty and I’m quite sure you are, too. It’s a temptation that comes easily to me at times because I want people to think more highly of me. Sometimes I do the kind or generous thing simply because it makes me feel good about myself or Satan tricks me into believing that I can…… Continue Reading
ABEL, A Righteous Man – Introduction to Lesson 2 – Sept. 23 – 30
Authentic could be considered a buzzword these days. We want to know that the products we buy are the quality and kind that we desire to purchase. When you are paying top dollar, it is important to know whether the Rolex watch is real or fake. Is the leather in the purse or briefcase genuine…… Continue Reading
Are Lists a Good Thing? An Insight for Lesson 1
Are you a list maker? It may not matter whether you make it in your head, on a piece of paper, or in the reminder app on your phone, creating a list of the things that need to be done, bought, packed, or remembered can be very helpful. Sometimes it is someone else’s list that…… Continue Reading
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE FAITH? – Intro to Lesson 1 – September 16 – 23
The little girl climbed eagerly up on her father’s shoulders. As he walked around In the shallow end of the swimming pool, she felt safe and secure. She laughed and giggled and patted the top of her daddy’s head. She watched with glee as he started walking toward the deep end of the pool not…… Continue Reading
LIVING BY FAITH
A study of the “Heroes of Faith” listed in Hebrews 11 To View or Print Study Guides The opportunities for high adventure and adrenaline producing experiences are long and varied these days, aren’t they? You can walk across bridges made of rope high up in the redwood trees, fly over valleys on a zip line, climb…… Continue Reading
Your Best Definition
What is your best definition of “faith”? Is it the same as believing or trusting or is there something more to it? Here’s one idea for you to ponder. “Faith is trusting in something or someone enough that it changes your actions.” You are invited to join us as we study the people in the…… Continue Reading
WAITING with faith – Intro Lesson 3 – Oct. 2 – 9
What do you do when you are facing the possibility of unexpected loss? When life is going smoothly and suddenly you find out that your job might end or that medical tests might show cancer? When you know that God is asking you to do something that feels like a foolish risk to you, to…… Continue Reading