“It Is What It Is” is an axiom to express acceptance of things that can’t be changed. One take-away from our discussion this week is that it can’t stop there. Whether our own suffering or that of those we love, we have to follow through with more, and often it’s others that can help us get to that point. We… Read more →
Tag: Trust
Feed the Dream – Lesson 16 Wrap
“Dream” is a word that brings a real mix of emotions. To some, your excitement builds as images of what can be pop into mind. Your dream could be growth in your business because of a new idea or taking the vacation you always wanted. For others, it brings fear because of the potential for failure. A bad experience can… Read more →
Jonathan’s Victory – Lesson 9 Wrap
1 Samuel Chapter 13 sets the stage for Jonathan’s victory in Chapter 14. Jonathan goes out on a limb in faith and scores a small victory which leads to the Philistine’s ultimate downfall. Have you ever decided to go out on a limb to see if God will show you His favor? Jonathan did here. He says, “Perhaps the Lord… Read more →
Jesus Watching People Give – Lesson 1 Wrap
Jesus once again uses his power of observation, combined with a keen sense of capturing the moment to drive home a great point. We are not sure of all of the “why’s” but the Bible points it out that Jesus sat in a place where he could see people putting money into the temple treasury. (a.k.a. think of it as… Read more →
God’s Faithfulness Day to Day – Lesson 2 Wrap
Imagine yourself as Abram. You are brought up to worship the moon, but a God named Yahweh has appeared to you. He has told you to abandon your family and their gods, both contrary to deeply ingrained tribal customs, travel to a distant country and worship Him. This God makes promises to Abram who is both aged and childless that… Read more →