This study was written to encourage the ordinary person to pursue a deeper walk with the Lord. It is intended to be done alone, with a friend, or in a group. The contents are written from the heart and based on the values presented in the children's primer Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends. Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. WE LOOK AND SEE copyright 1946 by Scott, Foresman and Company copyright renewed 1974.

WE COME AND GO, copyright 1940 by Scott, Foresman and Company, copyright renewed 1968. THE NEW WE WORK AND PLAY, copyright 1956 by Scott, Foresman and Company, copyright renewed 1984.

This study originated when my pastor, at that time, asked me to lead a women's Bible study and we couldn't find anything we wanted to study. I wrote this study for that purpose. This year, for Lent, I fasted the games I was playing in order to keep my mind sharp. I asked the Lord how to keep my mind sharp, and He impressed me to write this study as a book.

Candy Bridges is a retired teacher of 31 years who lives with her husband, Gene, and their dog Beau Bridges, in Bessemer City, NC. She has taught Kindergarten through eighth grade, and Freshmen through Seniors in college. She has a masters in Reading from Appalachian State University, and a masters in Learning Disabilities from UNC-Charlotte. She taught English as a Second Language in Changsha, China through the English Language Institute of China.

Candy is currently retired and enjoys spending time with family, quilting and sewing related crafts. Candy and her husband are very active in their church teaching Life Classes, singing in the choir, and participating in many missions projects.