Cain and Abel – Bible Stories for Adults 005
The first four chapters of Genesis show us what society could have been and why it’s like it is now. They also show us how the world got the way it is now, what we can do about it in our own lives, and what God is going to do to fix it all in the end. The only problem for so many is believing what God says to us. Do you?
The Garden of Eden – Bible Stories for Adults 004
The Garden of Eden—is the biblical story a myth, a parable, or an account of a real occurrence? Maybe fretting about all that isn’t as important as understanding what the account, or story, means.
Adam and Eve – Bible Stories for Adults 003
Quite often we think of the accounts in the Bible as stories for children. If we do that entirely, then we are missing out on much of what the Bible has for us as adults. When was the last time you read a story out of the Bible? Learn how to get more what God is communicating from the stories in the Bible stories.
Creation Story – Bible Stories for Adults 002
Quite often we think of the accounts in the Bible as stories for children. If we do that entirely, then we are missing out on much of what the Bible has for us as adults. When was the last time you read a story out of the Bible? Learn how to get more out of Bible stories in this presentation as we study the Creation Story.
Ground Rules – Bible Stories for adults 001
Quite often, we think of the accounts in the Bible as stories for children. If we do that entirely, then we are missing out on much of what the Bible has for us as adults. When was the last time you read a story out of the Bible? Learn how to get more out of Bible stories in this presentation.
Standing Still
In our Western society’s approach to life, it seems like there is always too much to do, too many places to go, too many emails to answer, Etc. Yet God tells us in the pages of the Bible that there is a time to stand still. When should we do that—and why?
How God Works
All of us have an innate style of operating, of being in the world. Some of us are intense, other laid back, some organized, some less so. What is God like? How does He work? An important question about someone who has so much power and influence in our lives.
Time Management for Christians – Part 4 – Incoming!
In our era people are bombarded with more incoming information than ever before. It’s a new phenomenon. How do we handle it? All the high goals and intentions in the world don’t matter, if we can’t take care of the day-to-day processing of incoming information. Email, social media, text messages, voice mail, can take over and leech our time away. Learn a simple way to make sense out of chaos and get a handle on all the incoming.
Time Management for Christians – Part3 – Managing Time
Looking ahead is something Jesus was and is big on. So is being ready for any eventuality. But how good are we at these time management skills? Sharpen yours with this presentation, the third in our series on time management.
The Courts of God – Day of Atonement
King David of Israel said he would rather spend one day in the Courts of God than “a thousand other days.” We take some time in this presentation to ponder the meaning of eternal life with God. There is a lot to it.
Time Management for Christians – Part 2 – Prioritizing Time
Jesus said, “Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.” That implies a prioritization of our time, if we want to be successful with God. Learn more about doing this in a balanced way in this presentation.
Time Management for Christians – Part 1
Feeling overwhelmed? Too much to do and not enough time to do it? As we read the Gospels, we note that there is no record of Jesus being late, overwhelmed, or stressed by time management issues. That might mean that we are not supposed to feel like that if we want to be like him. Consider your time management approach and gains some tools for this critical part of life in Time Management for Christians.
Freedom in Christ
The Apostle Paul wrote about “freedom in Christ,” a contradiction in terms for many people, who see Christianity as restrictive, the stuff of mind control cults, and, as Karl Marx said, “the opiate of the masses.” What should the term mean to Christians? How do Christians explain it to those who want to know?
The Sea of Galilee and You
Many people living outside of Israel don’t think much about the Sea of Galilee, yet God uses this beautiful lake to instruct Christians about a vital aspect of Christian life. Don’t miss out on it.
The Trauma Bond
Did you know that a relationship develops between victims and perpetrators when some one is held captive or coerced? There is even a name for it. It’s called the trauma bond. Even though we see it every day, most of us are not aware of it. We are naïve. It doesn’t just happen in banks in Stockholm, or in Waco Texas. It happens all around us.
Stockholm Syndrome
In 1973 some bank robbers strapped dynamite to the chests of hostages and held them for 5 days. When released the hostages all sided with the robbers and considered them victims of society. While this may be the most famous example of Stockholm syndrome, it is not the only example. In fact, this syndrome is around us everywhere, often even at Church.
Giving Care – A Pentecost Presentation
We all know people, whether they be family, friends, or acquaintances, who need help and support. Sometimes their issues seem beyond our abilities to help. Still, there are things anyone can to do help and support others. In this presentation, we cover some of those helpful tools and approaches.
PTSD – Mental Health and the Bible 15
It seems to some, that everyone thinks they have PTSD, and that every therapist thinks they do too. PTSD is the new fad diagnosis. So how do we tell who has it and who doesn’t? How do we know if we have it? Listen or read this presentation to know the difference.
Sense of Self – Mental Health and the Bible 14
In the 70’s pop psychology emphasized “self-esteem” as a necessity for mental health. Never mind that federal prison inmates scored high on self-esteem scales. Clearly, how we see ourselves, has a profound effect on our mood, productivity, and behavior, but how? What does the Bible say about how we ought to see ourselves?
Grief – Mental Health and the Bible 13
Most of us know that grief can occur when we suffer loss. But what does that look like in real life? And what do we do to get through it? Our latest presentation details some of the strategies and provides solid information—good for helping others as well as ourselves.
Is Anybody Home? – A Festival Presentation
Humans have a hard time understanding the things of God. Quite often it’s like, “the lights are on but nobody’s home.” Learn more about God and his efforts to connect with you in this presentation.
Make No Provision
We may have heard the saying, “I can stand anything but temptation.” How good are you at avoiding temptation? Would you consider your self a novice or sophisticated in your efforts to avoid it? Many Christians don’t think much about it, drifting thoughtlessly into temptation and the ensuing troubles. Learn more here about how to avoid temptation and stay out of trouble.
The Wicked
The Bible uses the terms “evil” and “wicked” to describe behavior we might call “psychotic,” “narcissistic,” “sociopathic.” Consider this issue further in this presentation that aims to bridge Biblical teaching and contemporary psychology.
Arrested Development
Humans can suffer arrest in their Psycho-Social Development. Did you know that Christians also suffer arrest in their spiritual development as well? When we are in spiritual arrest, we are usually not aware of it. It’s an insidious condition. How is your spiritual condition. This presentation may help you assess.
Obsessive Compulsive Behavior
Do you, or do you know people who, focus tightly on order, neatness, and control? If so you might be looking at obsessive compulsive behavior. This type of behavior can be mild or so severe that those afflicted are miserable. The Bible has somewhat to say about the topic. Learn more in this presentation. And learn strategies to overcome the condition.