MOMENT OF TRUTH

A building without integrity may receive structural damage, or even collapse, in a storm. Similarly, people without integrity are blown about by the winds of misfortune and destroyed by catastrophes, for they lack the firmness, solidity, and strength of character to weather any storm. Dr. William Menninger (1899 ~ 1966) called integrity one of the six essential qualities that are the key to success.

By Jean Jantzen

WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND? AN INCREDIBLE GIFT

By Jean Jantzen

Who has seen the wind?

Neither I nor you.
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I.
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.

Christina Georgina Rossetti

The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8.

Your Roots Your Destiny

Introduction

Does God keep His promises? Would He be willing to have and maintain a close relationship with a human like me?

I don’t kid myself about being holy or perfect. There are even those occasions when I feel rebellious or tempted. Sometimes I do my own thing and I don’t want to listen to the Divine Authority Figure who tells me what is right or wrong. I admit it! There are moments when I think I know best and I behave like a spiritual teenager who won’t pay attention to His heavenly Father’s instructions. It seems as though I have to learn some things the hard way.

This short reader’s theatre script for younger students follows the disciples as they walk to the temple, and are astounded by the coming of the Holy Spirit. It concludes with a song, Wind and Flame

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Just prior to creating human life on the earth, the book of Genesis tells us that God turned a dark and chaotic world into a beautiful home for his children. What steps did God take in fashioning the world for us?

001. Creation Week

Here is a chance to read the scriptures and think about Isaac’s childhood, growing up as the heir to God’s promises in the household of Abraham and Sarah. Then, rehearse the amazing story of how God chose a wife for Isaac.

010. Isaac and Rebecca

This powerful story of two brothers who began their lives fighting in the womb is explored through a question and answer format. It leaves us with the vital question of whether we are like Jacob or Esau when it comes to our spiritual birthright.

011.Jacob & Esau