by Mary | May 28, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me...
by Mary | May 21, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
Many times people don’t have the mindset, or respect that, THIS is the Almighty God. When you really see God as he is, you will fall on your knees before Him. “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:”Isa 55:6 ...
by Mary | May 21, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Mat 4:17) “From that time” – what time is this? This is the beginning point of Jesus’ ministry, and it was the first message he...
by Mary | May 21, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
This is the first message brought after the coming of the Holy Ghost. Many people today are trying to claim they have the Holy Spirit, but before you are a candidate for the Holy Ghost, you must repent. If there isn’t real repentance, another spirit can enter...
by Mary | May 14, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
When we read the scriptures, we need to make sure we don’t pull them out of context. In reading these verses, we realize that they were being counseled to be busy about the things of God and their own responsibilities. We need to recognize things we shouldn’t be...
by Mary | May 14, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
The teacher gave an analogy – His daughter has played the flute beginning in grade school, and through the years also in junior high, her skills have gradually advanced. About a year ago, she decided that she didn’t want to “just play”, but really wanted...
by Mary | May 13, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
The hardest thing to learn, is to wait on the Lord. If we get too far ahead of God, it will cause us to become very weary. We need to pray about the situation, wait on the Lord, and maybe even get counsel from the pastor. Don’t get in a hurry even when you feel...
by Mary | Apr 30, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
Sometimes just changing your routine can help. There are various needs in addition to evangelism. One stated “I have found that when I set my problems aside and go visit the elderly, they are encouraged, and it is a blessing also to me. They really light up when a...
by Mary | Apr 30, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
One sister commented: “I have found that when I am focusing on my own problems or trials, I’m not able to help others. I need to remember that God cares and He has everything under control. (I Peter 5:7) “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” I...
by Mary | Apr 29, 2008 | Mature Adult Class Blog
One related how that years ago when he was in college, he was working, teaching, going to school, and going on visitation. He came to realize that he was not balanced. He had to pray and finally decide which activity to let go. You must keep doing something for the...
