By Linda Gilden Words have the power to bless, encourage, and build people up. They have the power to uplift and turn an otherwise bad day into a day full of hope. Just a few well-spoken, appropriately delivered, and timely words can make a lifelong impact on someone. Likewise, just a few badly chosen, […]
By Shawn McMullen King David and his men approached the village of Bahurim on a road leading from Jerusalem to the Jordan valley. This particular journey wasn’t for business or pleasure. He was fleeing for his life from his rebellious son Absalom. It wasn’t a good day. And to make matters worse, they began to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Divide your life into three equal eras. For example, if you are 45, your three eras would be 0-15, 16-30, and 31-45. Thinking back, what were your biggest concerns during each of these eras of your life? Read Matthew 6:25-34. 2. What are you tempted to worry about most today? 3. […]
By Sam E. Stone This lesson concludes a three-month emphasis on wisdom. It began with several Old Testament passages and concludes with teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. People often say, “Don’t worry.” While this is easy advice to give and good advice to take, it is difficult advice to follow. […]
By Bob Stacy I’ve never heard a bird wonder about tomorrow’s food. I have yet to see a flower pace back and forth wondering if there’d be enough money to buy clothes for the upcoming social event. And yet we toss and turn. We lie awake. We give worry permission to keep us from […]
