Marilyn Ehle grew up in Michigan, but for over 40 years has lived in several other U.S. states, as well as in Canada and Germany. During these years Marilyn has been involved in Christian and community activities, including the teaching of time management, priority planning, cross cultural adjustment, and other biblically-centered seminars. Now residing in Colorado, Marilyn continues to teach, speak to women’s groups, and write for several web sites.
Helicopter Parents
I’m not sure who first used the term “helicopter parents,” but it is an apt description of an entire generation of parents who have been intimately, and often intricately, involved in the development of their children. These are the parents who closely hover, and then swoop into their children’s lives to prevent any and all harm or failure. Read More >
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Settled and Scattered
Do you struggle with following God’s calling if it means moving out of your comfort zone? Talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in [...] Read More >
Tags: First century Christians, jerusalem, John Calvin, Judea, Marilyn J. Ehle, peace, prosperity, Samaria, scattered, settled, uprooting
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Complicated Service
Check out the new CWT site and let us know what you think! Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “Jesus…got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist. After that, He poured water into a basin and began [...] Read More >
Tags: attitudes, Bible study, feet, leadership, loved, Marilyn J. Ehle, pedicure, sandals, servanthood, service
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Eagerly Seeking
How real is your God? Talk to someone about that. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them” (2 Chronicles 15:15). Eagerly: fervently, enthusiastically, readily, willingly, keenly. One dictionary even includes “raring to go” as a synonym! Many years ago [...] Read More >
Tags: complacency, Eagerly, eagerness, encouragement, freedom, Hebrew, love, Marilyn J. Ehle, quiet space, voice
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Eagerly Seeking
Seek God through prayer: Talk with an online mentor and they can help keep you accountable to improve your prayer life. “They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them.” 2 Chronicles 15:15 Eagerly: fervently, enthusiastically, readily, willingly, keenly. One dictionary even includes “raring to go” as a synonym! Many years ago we owned a horse [...] Read More >
Tags: Devotional, Marilyn Ehle, Men, prayer, Repentance, safety, seeking, seeking direction, seeking God, waiting on God
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The Danger of Strength
Has God had any part in your success? Let’ talk about it. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord” (2 Chronicles 12:1). Self-sufficiency is [...] Read More >
Tags: courage, creator, danger, dangerous, impoverished, israel, Marilyn J. Ehle, Michael Meyer, Self-sufficiency, success, woman
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Not Quite Retired
Are you at a point in your life where you will need to consider a career change due to retirement? Why don’t you check out these sites that will guide you to areas where you can use your gifts? Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “Whatever you [...] Read More >
Tags: academia, eternal perspective, influencer, intellectual, Jesus Christ, Marilyn J. Ehle, professor, relationships, retire, retirement, scientific, spiritual maturity, university
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Life Sentence or Death Sentence?
Are you facing a difficult situation right now? We want to be there for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “Seek the Lord and live…” (Amos 5:6). Last evening I talked with a man who had just received a death sentence. Doctors recently announced that a [...] Read More >
Tags: blessed, Christians, death, death sentence, diagnosis, doctors, dropped dead, erwin mcmanus, hopes and dreams, live, Lord, Marilyn J. Ehle, science, sin, turbulent waters
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Life Sentence or Death Sentence?
If you or someone you know needs prayer, please contact us and we will pray with you. Last evening I talked with a man who had just received a death sentence. Doctors recently announced that a person with his condition lives, “on average,” five years from the point of diagnosis. A vague verdict at best. Out [...] Read More >
Tags: death, Devotional, erwin mcmanus, heaven, hope, Marilyn Ehle, Men, salvation, sin, victory
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Back to School
Who is God in your mind? Here are some studies that will help you in your understanding of God’s work in your life. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. Let the wise listen and add to their learning” (Proverbs 1:5, NIV). Returning to school each fall was [...] Read More >
Tags: appetite, Bible, classroom, discerning, disciplined, insightful, just, learning, Marilyn J. Ehle, nurtured, prudent, school, Solomon, unscheduled, vacation, wise
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Heaven Sounds Good, But…
How do the events we see on the news compare to what the scriptures say? Discover God’s viewpoint on history. In his book, Standing on the Promises, Lewis Smedes writes: “Back in the days when I was teaching religion at Calvin College, I liked sometimes to tease my students with this pious, this sneaky question: ‘How many [...] Read More >
Tags: burdens, busy, Calvin College, companion, complicated, heaven, Jesus Christ, journey, joy and fulfillment, Lewis Smedes, Marilyn Ehle, religion, retreat, traveling
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Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends?
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