from: New Testament Study Guide for Home-Study Seminary Students, 2015 (Click HERE to get full lesson with links and pictures.) Introduction Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem, and Jesus was born there. Shepherds obeyed an angel’s instruction to find the newborn Jesus, and then they proclaimed Jesus’s birth to others. Simeon blessed Jesus at the […]

In seminary today, we are discussing one of the most beautiful chapters in the whole Bible. (There are so many!) If you wish to study with us, I would encourage you to read the whole chapter first, marking the parts that stand out to you. Mark up your Bible! Write in the margins, underline and

Are you looking for another choice besides Trump and Hillary? I have found myself saying, “I have to choose from the two available candidates.” But that is not true. We have more choices than just “the two.” Evan McMullin for President His impressive experience includes: – Evan completed his CIA training in 2001 and repeatedly

Two nights ago I was upset with Duncan, my husband. I thought it would be a good idea for me to go in the other room, so I exited our “discussion” abruptly. While in the guest room, I thought, I read and then I got on my knees to pray. I knew then that I

“I wish to remind everyone…that the comforts we have, the peace we have, and, most important, the faith and knowledge of the things of God that we have, were bought with a terrible price by those who have gone before us. Sacrifice has always been a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The crowning

These are my words on the presidential contest so far: In the first debate, Trump said things that I wish he hadn’t (unrehearsed) and Clinton was poised as always (very rehearsed), but I still feel: – Trump’s presidency is going to sustain the constitution of the United States better than the other choice. – Trump

September 27, 2016 Meryt’s Testimony of Reading the Scriptures Daily After seminary Meryt (code name for one of the students in my class) hung around to talk to me. “Sister Shaeffer?” Yes, Meryt. “I think I may have had an epiphany in class.” Oh, really? What do you mean? “Well, I was thinking about what

Curt, I have decided that we should take apart the chicken coop and throw it away. (You may be thinking, “I WANT A CHICKEN COOP!” In which case, you are welcome to it. It is a heavy dilapidated structure that the kids and I sank some good ol’ fashioned elbow grease into. It is ugly,

Click here for my observation. Below is a worthwhile perspective on our choice for president: “If You’re On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake” by Dr. Jim Garlow/Skyline Church, San Diego I have been asked “the question” so many times regarding Trump or Hillary.

The other day I was stopped at a traffic light on my way to pick Curt up from swim team. I glanced at the car beside me, like we do. I have caught all kinds of drivers doing all kinds of interesting things. I fear that I have been caught eating, putting on make-up, texting,