Studies, Lessons and Devotionals

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 01:41 Written by Jeanie Shaw, Boston

Introducing Legacies of Faith

Titus 2:3-5

Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.

Sunday, 18 October 2009 09:09 Written by Chris Fuqua, Los Angeles

Inspiring Leadership

Do you know of someone – or are you maybe that someone – who has the ability and talent to lead in the church (small groups, Bible studies, discipleship groups) but is underutilized and more or less sitting on the sidelines. God, as always, made sure there were some stories in the Bible just for us and for the women around us who for whatever reason may be reluctant to lead.

Sunday, 18 October 2009 03:49 Written by Karen Louis, Singapore

Chronological Bible 10: David as King

David must surely have mixed emotions as he considers the future. He would be relieved to be free of Saul’s constant threats, but the mantle of responsibility is now his. He will rule over Judah alone until civil conflict is resolved seven years later when he is accepted by all the people and his kingship over all Israel is set. The most significant move David will make as king of Israel is the capture and occupation of Jerusalem, known even until this day as the City of David.

Tuesday, 06 October 2009 04:30 Written by Helen Devlin and Jeanie Shaw, Boston

Designed on Purpose 10: Bondage of Bitterness or Freedom of Forgiveness

Consider the following scriptures:

Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. (Proverbs 14:10)

Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. (Romans 3:14)

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Ephesians 4:31)

Saturday, 03 October 2009 03:44 Written by Karen Louis, Singapore

Chronological Bible 9: The Monarchy

This section of scripture describes how Israel moved from being ruled by judges to being a monarchy. Even though the first king (Saul) doesn’t prove to be much in the way of character, nevertheless, he brings about God’s will in the unification of the Kingdom. Samuel here records the details of the first selection process and tells about the role that he himself plays. I’ve also included specific notes on ARROGANCE and REBELLION, as well as some notes especially for EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER RELATIONS. (three days of reading)

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 06:03 Written by Kay S. McKean, Northern Virginia

Discover Joy, by Dr. Joy Bodzioch (Review)

DISCOVER JOY. What a great title! A play on the author’s name, this book offers to take the reader on a journey to find deep and lasting joy. As a woman who can be melancholy by nature, I am always in search of ways to become a more cheerful, happy person. The answers, affirm the author, are right in front of me, in the most famous sermon in history.

Sunday, 20 September 2009 03:10 Written by Kay S. McKean, Northern Virginia

Open My Eyes, Lord, by Erica Kim (Review)

“We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen….We live by faith, not by sight.” (II Corinthians 4 and 5) These statements are the bedrock of our lives as Christians. We claim that we fix our eyes on the eternal, on the “unseen”. But do we, really?

Friday, 21 August 2009 07:06 Written by Lory Demshar and Deidre Pierce, Boston

Designed on Purpose 9: Hospitality

“… And let us consider how we may spur one another onto love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24

“… She has done what she could….” Mark14:8

Purpose: This lesson is a review of the concept of good deeds, especially hospitality. It is meant to spur us onto continuing in good deeds. It is not meant to lay a burden on you or make you feel guilty. Our schedules, opportunities and circles of influence are different, so each one’s good deeds will be different. We are responsible only to do what we can. This lesson is purely a reminder to us of the doors that open for God to work when we practice doing good deeds.

Thursday, 13 August 2009 16:20 Written by Karen Louis, Singapore

Chronological Bible 8: Apostasy and Repentance in the Book of Judges

God is so amazing - he thinks of everything! Read through verse by verse...

Deut 17:14-20 v14 “When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, "Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us”

Thursday, 06 August 2009 19:02 Written by Jeanie Shaw, Boston

Designed on Purpose 8: Friends and Fellow Workers

Have you ever considered that Jesus wants your friendship?

John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

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