From the lesson series, How Long? Studies in the book of Habakkuk, April 2018 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help? A World of “How Long?” The name Amelia Bonow has not been a household word. She had a story she wanted to tell, and felt moved to find an avenue to express…
Autumn Praise: Thankful for a God Who is Good
When we look at God providing autumn refreshing for His people, our thoughts must eventually turn to autumn praise. 11 Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right. 12 Lord God All-Powerful,…
Autumn Reign
Our God reigns. 8 Lord God All-Powerful, the God of Jacob, please answer my prayer! 9 You are the shield that protects your people, and I am your chosen one. Won’t you smile on me? 10 One day in your temple is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather serve in your house, than live in…
Making Disciples of Millennials
I finished reading another book over the weekend about how the church makes disciples of the millennials. Churches so want to reach the next generation – and usually for very pure, very biblical reasons. Church leaders today talk about a clearer vision. The books speak about understanding who we are trying to reach and better…
Autumn Rein
Have you ever felt you had lost control of the rein of your life? Listen to the words of our psalmist. 3 Lord God All-Powerful, my King and my God, sparrows find a home near your altars; swallows build nests there to raise their young. 4 You bless everyone who lives in your house, and they sing…
Live Chat: Autumn Rain
It is Thursday evening and I am live on the Koinonia Bible Study website. We are here to discuss the new series “Autumn Refreshing” and the first lesson in the series, “Autumn Rain.” I am anxious to hear from you and to chat about the lessons. Eventually the chat will be broadcast live through a…
Site Navigation Guide for “Autumn Refreshing”
Several people have asked about the navigation of the site and the study. Here are some quick links to the lessons for Autumn Refreshing. I will update this post each week when we add a lesson. This will give you a little structure of the site, and for the thought behind the lessons. Hope this…
Touring the Site and the Study
One of the challenges of constructing a website for visitors is making the site simple and intuitive enough that people can maneuver through it. It seems easy enough to me, but then I have been building it from the ground up and spending almost all my waking hours in it. To help you navigate the…
Refreshing – God’s Autumn Providence
It is Monday morning, a day that I have been looking forward to for months. The time has come for me to launch a new Bible study. The study is called “Autumn Refreshing” and pauses in the month of November to remind us of the value in the cooling rains and the changing colors. Just…
Autumn Rain
6 When they reach Dry Valley, springs start flowing, and the autumn rain fills it with pools of water. 7 Your people grow stronger, and you, the God of gods, will be seen in Zion (Psalm 84:6-7 CEV). Do you dread the heat of the summer? How hot does it get in the summer where you live?…