When you read “fear of the Lord” or “fear the Lord”, what do you think of? Being afraid? Scared half to death? Or maybe just a bit nervous? Or something else? What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
Is it really "be afraid"? More
David wrote, “When I kept silent my bones wasted away”. But why? What was it about David’s silence that brought about such internal devastation? Does silence still do that to us today? And is it for the same reason?
What’s the problem of / with December? Quite simply – it’s depressing. It is for me. And I’m sure I;m not alone. If anything, I’d guess there’s a whole lot more depressed people at this time of year than you’d think. It’s just that many are good enough actors that it’s hard to tell.
No – we’re not “supposed” to be depressed at this time. It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving comes just before December starts. But then, are we really all that thankful? Or do we put up a good show, smile and look happy, no matter what we really feel inside. Because this is the time when families get together. Oh joy! And pretend to like each other. And especially to look like we’re doing great. No matter what.
And it doesn’t end until after New Year’s. …
The problem of December – it’s depressing More
What’s Missing in Your Life? I imagine that’s a question many people ask. More than once. But how often do we give ourselves a good answer?
What’s Missing in Your Life? More
The Screwtape Letters – Letter #1. Discussion Guide. “What is Real Life”?
Screwtape Letter #1. Discussion Guide. “What is Real Life” More
And so it begins. Screwtape Letter #1. Screwtape tells Wormwood to “Teach him to call it ‘real life’ and don’t let him ask what he means by ‘real’.”
Screwtape Letter #1. Questions. “What is Real Life” More
Hopefully, you’ve been through the first two segments of this Screwtape Letters Study Guide. It will really help you with using it. I’ve used a combination of color coding and different fonts to aid in identifying what’s going on. There’s also some help with getting started, either in a group or by yourself.
How to use the Screwtape Letters Study Guide More
The Screwtape Letters Study Guide is intended to help you get the most from C.S. Lewis’ amazing book. It was written in 1941. Written in English. Not “American” English, but “English” English. That makes it harder for us across the pond to understand, as well as anyone else who uses American English. Plus, times have changed. The world is different now, a bit over eighty years later.
Introduction to The Screwtape Letters Study Guide More
I believe in God. That’s a common answer when someone is asked, “Do you believe in God?” But, is that really true? I’ve been amazed by survey results that appear to show a belief in God but then has so many contradictions in the questions that follow. That’s the reason for the second part of the title – “Yes. I think. Don’t I?”
Do you believe in God? Yes. I think. Don’t I? More
What didn’t happen when Jesus died? That seems like an odd question, doesn’t it? Hopefully it catches your interest enough to keep reading.
What Didn’t Happen When Jesus Died? More
