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In Pursuit of Stability
by Calvin BelcherThe book describes how cultural distinctions and socialization processes can influence how we see the world and ourselves. As we mature, we find out that what little coping skills and positive assumptions do little to anesthetize us against the complex and ever-changing negative influences of the world in which we exist. In every complex situation of our life, whether intentional or by accident, seen or unseen we are challenged to find new coping skill and new rules to survive and live by. This survival mode prompt millions to turn to religion and the supernatural to reinforce our sense of stability and self-acceptance. As I did, millions of people find resolve and stability in understanding that the Holy scriptures with its doctrines were inspired for our learning and usage as we journey through this decaying world. It is my intention, in this book to unravel and expose the unmerited favors of the creator, fitted for mental and spiritual stability.
Present Over Perfect Guided Journal: Journey to a Simpler, More Soulful Life
by Shauna NiequistAre you more burned-out than energized? Do you too often start the day tired and overwhelmed? Leave behind the heavy weight of comparison, competition, and exhaustion, and recraft a life marked by meaning, connection, and unconditional love in this interactive journal from New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist.In the mess and the mundane, how do you begin to find space in your life? Shauna takes you on a journey toward growth and grounding that will bring about a meaningful transformation in your marriage, your family, your friendships, and your prayer life. The Present Over Perfect Guided Journal offers:Thought-provoking quotes from Shauna to inspire youGuided writing prompts and interactive activitiesJournaling space to write your thoughtsBeautiful textured cover and two-color interiorWhether you've read Present Over Perfect or not, this guided journal will equip you to apply and live its principles either through independent introspection or small group dialog and discussion, it will be a favorite on your bedside table or at the beach, and it also makes a perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, and Mother's Day and for anyone searching for peace in their life.Sink deep into wonder, rest, and stillness in this interactive invitation to weave the truths of Present Over Perfect into your life.Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Shauna:I Guess I Haven't Learned That YetPresent Over PerfectBread and WineSavor
Church History in Plain Language Workbook
by Bruce Shelley Stacey Shelley LingleThis workbook is designed to accompany the fifth edition of Bruce Shelley's Church History in Plain Language.Following the textbook's structure, this workbook offers discussion questions for group and personal reflection, assessments, activities, and resources for further study, all of which reinforce the textbook's teaching and support the students' learning experience.The newest edition of Bruce Shelley's Church History in Plain Language brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. In this fifth edition, Marshall Shelley assembled a team of historians, historical theologians, and editors to revise and update his father's classic text. As a result, it now includes important stories of the development of Christianity in Asia, India, and Africa, both in the early church as well as in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It also highlights the stories of women and non-Europeans who significantly influenced the development of Christianity but whose contributions are often overlooked in overviews of church history.Covering recent events, this book also:Details the rapid growth of Christianity in the southern hemisphereExamines the influence of technology on the spread of the gospelDiscusses how Christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the worldTogether with this workbook companion, the new edition of Church History in Plain Language provides an easy-to-read guide to global Christianity and promises to set a new standard for readable church history.
365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most: Rediscover Joy and Passion in Your Life (A 365-Day Devotional) (365 Devotions)
by John MichalakReclaim your passions, your relationships, and your joy through daily reminders of what really matters.365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most invites you to uncover the essence of a meaningful life. This daily devotional companion offers you practical and heartfelt insights to focus on life's most valuable treasures—love, purpose, and relationships. It speaks to your soul, reminding you to live fully engaged and wide awake.Life is a precious gift, yet the grind of daily demands can cloud your vision, making life feel like a never-ending cycle of obligations. From appointments to grocery shopping, we can get bogged down in busyness and end up sleepwalking through life, completely missing the beauty and wonder all around. But it is never too late to live the wide-awake, passionate life you long for.365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most invites you to reclaim your passions, your relationships, and your joy through daily reminders of what really matters. Each page offers you accessible yet profound insights for how to make small but meaningful changes—prioritizing rest, practicing humility, giving generously, or simply regaining wonder for God's creation. This devotional will gently guide you to become the kind of person you want to be, living deliberately and grasping the eternal beauty in the present moment.Each daily entry features a short but profound meditation that will guide you to reflect on your life and the world around you, along with a Scripture verse to help you ground your heart and mind in God's Word. For a few moments each day, spend a little time meditating on the things that matter:Who you are, why you're here, and what you should do about it.How you see the world.How to free yourself from the rat race.The importance of your relationships.What's wrong and how to make it right.How to become a better human being 365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most gives you daily reminders that life is precious and beautiful. Whether you long for rest, deeper connections, or a renewed sense of meaning, this devotional empowers you to pause, reflect, and walk a path rich with purpose and delight. Get ready to embrace what really matters most, and start living with intention, wonder, and joy!
Can a Skeptic Believe in God?: My Story
by James B. PolsonThe author was a skeptic by nature and a research scientist by training. Could such a person ever believe in God? This book recounts the skeptical author&’s quest to discover whether anything can be proven about the existence of God, the existence of heaven and hell, and whether there is anything a person can do to change his eternal destiny. His search led to some vital truths that he and others can believe in.
Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community
by Jeffrey D. KorzenikTens of millions of people in the U.S. with criminal records are highly talented, reliable, and eager to work. Implement these second chance hiring practices to give your company a significant competitive advantage over those that do not.Researched, tested, and written by the chief investment strategist of one of the country&’s leading business banks, Jeffrey Korzenik includes dozens of examples of businesses that have successfully implemented the second chance hiring practices outlined in this book.Korzenik shows those companies that have learned to go beyond the label and to evaluate the qualities of the individual applicant have tapped into an often-overlooked source of loyal and productive talent.In Untapped Talent, you will:Understand what goes into a successful second chance hire, from the support that will be needed internally to the resources that are available from outside agencies.Learn how businesses from a variety of industries have instituted successful second chance hiring programs and how this has positively impacted their culture and bottom line.Gain practical onboarding and coaching strategies that will help ensure a smooth transition and a productive, happy new employee.Acquire relevant knowledge of the criminal justice system to provide context in identifying the potential of second chance hiring.Your path to a loyal, engaged, and productive workforce starts with the clear competitive advantage you&’ll gain by implementing the second-chance hiring practices within Untapped Talent.
Verse Mapping Acts Bible Study Guide: Feasting on the Abundance of God’s Word (Verse Mapping)
by Kristy CambronIn this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Kristy Cambron invites you on a journey through the book of Acts using a technique that revolutionized her time with God–Verse Mapping.If you have a deep desire to unpack the meaning of the Scriptures you&’re reading but you want to do it in a simple way–then verse mapping is for you. Verse mapping includes Hebrew/Greek word studies, finding connections in Scripture, comparing Bible translations, and learning as much as you can from your time with the Holy Spirit. And it&’s even better when you do it with others as a group.Simply put, verse mapping is getting real about studying Scripture. More than just reading a verse or passage, it&’s about researching everything you can about what you&’ve read to learn more about who God is and how He speaks into your life through His Word.What if there were no barriers to your faith journey?Take a verse mapping journey through the book of Acts and experience your own story road through Scripture!Sessions include: Intro: Verse Mapping 101The FellowshipThe UnseenMade to StandBrokenThe SavedThe FeastDesigned for use with Verse Mapping Acts Video Study 9780310090038 (sold separately).
The Diversity Gap: Where Good Intentions Meet True Cultural Change
by Bethaney WilkinsonA sweeping leadership framework to institute clear and intentional actions throughout your organization so that people of all racial backgrounds are empowered to lead, collaborate, and excel at work.The Diversity Gap is a fearless, groundbreaking guide to help leaders at every level shatter the barriers that are causing diversity efforts to fail.Combining real-world research with honest first-person experiences, racial justice facilitator Bethaney Wilkinson provides leaders a replicable structure to foster a diverse culture of belonging within your organization.With illuminating and challenging insights on every page, you will:Better understand today&’s racial climate and its negative impact on your organization and team;Be equipped to shift your organizational culture from one that has good intentions for &“diversity&” to one that addresses systemic barriers to all employees thriving at work; andBe emboldened to participate in creating an organizational culture where people from various racial backgrounds are growing in their purpose, making their highest contributions, and collaborating effectively towards greater impact at work and in the world.Ultimately, The Diversity Gap is the quantum shift between well-intentioned organizational diversity programs that do little to move the needle and a lasting culture of equity and belonging that can transform your organization and outpace your industry.
Mark: The Messiah in Action (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahJesus is always at work and active...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the gospel of Mark in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. Mark's gospel was likely the first written record of the life of Jesus Christ, and it's full of energy and action. The word immediately appears so often in the text that it's hard not to get caught up in the pace of the narrative as Jesus moves to establish his kingdom in a way that was completely unanticipated.However, Mark also begins his account with words from Isaiah the prophet, making it (immediately) clear that—had the religious leaders of the time been paying attention—they might have been a little more prepared for the arrival of the Messiah and for everything that happened next...Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.
Living as a Christian: The Journey Study Series
by Billy Graham"You will only make this journey once. What kind of journey will it be?" Is your love for other believers growing? Is your faith in God a topic of conversation among other believers? Is God's work you work? If you can answer "yes" to these questions, you are growing spiritually. If you answered "no", your road to spiritual growth may be filled with obstacles. Just as our physical lives need nourishment, our spiritual lives need the nourishment provided by Scripture and our fellow believers. Living as a Christina explores ways to become aware of God's presence and direction in every step on our journey of life. The Journey Study Series is based on Billy Graham's best-selling book The journey, the culmination of lifetime of spiritual insight and ministry experience. Each chapter explores the joys, triumphs, and conflicts we all encounter on our journey through life.Use for self-study or shared experiences in small groupssix weeks of lessonssidebars offer a scriptural journey through God's wordquestions for starting group discussionsinsight-filled scripture passages to studyEach chapter includes thought-provoking questions, commentary, Scriptures, and insights to help you on life's journey. Each lesson teaches the secret of walking with God on life's path. Understanding God's truths will make life's journey easier and let Him fulfill His promise to lead you home.
What's Best Next Study Guide: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done
by Matt PermanBy anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, the What's Best Next Study Guide gives your study group or class a practical approach for increasing effectiveness in work and life.There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling.So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity?Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind.The What's Best Next Study Guide, a companion to What's Best Next and the What's Best Next Video Study, offers a practical approach for improving productivity in all areas of life. It will help you better understand:How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable.How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them.How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you.How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day.How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control.How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity.This twenty-four session study guide includes:Reflection questions for group and personal studyVideo teaching notesFrequent Bible references and quotes from Christian thinkersAmple space for notetakingClosing prayers at the end of each sessionProductivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well.
Who Are You Following? Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World
by Sadie Robertson HuffFollowing Jesus reminds us of our real identity.Social media is a great place to keep up with family, friends and your favorite influencers online, but if we&’re not careful, we can get caught trying to become who we&’re following on social media, rather than following Jesus and becoming more like him. We can start trusting voices of people we&’ve never met over the One voice who knows and loves us most.In this five-session experience, Sadie challenges us to consider who we&’re following and how we are influenced. What would it look like if we were led by God&’s love instead of by strangers' likes? Join Sadie Robertson Huff as she answers the tough questions and reminds us of whose glory we&’re really living for. Together, we will learn how to face our mistakes with divine perspective and discover where our true fulfillment is found in Jesus.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with video notes, group discussion questions, and constructive convos to process the message on a practical level.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).This study is perfect for young Christians wondering how they can live a vibrant, bold, and uncompromising life of faith in God by following the Messiah—the ultimate influencer. Discover the love, purpose, and fulfillment that is found only in Jesus.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
John (Nelson Impact Bible Study Guide)
by ZondervanThe Nelson Impact Bible Study series will introduce in-depth Bible study to Christian laypeople. Each book will help readers experience the true meaning of the messages in the book of Genesis, and in turn, empower the reader to truly make a difference in the world for Christ. Designed for individual or group study, the study guide will provide a foundation for Bible study and encourage the reader to return to the Bible. All necessary background information will be given so that the reader needs only a Bible and the study guide. The messages will be thorough but easily understood and will be complimented by application questions to guide the readers into a deeper relationship with the Bible that will impact their lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ.Other study guides in the series include: 1 Corinthians ISBN: 1418506192 Exodus ISBN: 1418506168 Genesis ISBN: 1418506087 Isaiah ISBN: 1418506095 John ISBN: 1418506109 Mark ISBN: 1418506184 Romans ISBN: 1418506117 Ruth & Esther ISBN: 1418506176
1, 2, 3, John and Jude: The Battle for Love and Truth (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahLove one another, just as Jesus loves you...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the letters of 1, 2, 3, John and Jude in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. The Christians of the first century were facing a difficult battle. False teachers had emerged in their churches who were spreading a gospel that was contrary to the one proclaimed by Jesus. The situation was so distressing to John that he wrote a series of letters to call them to remember that Jesus' greatest command was for them to love God and to love one another.Similarly, Jude called on believers to remember the truth of the gospel and persevere in the face of these attacks from false teachers.Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.
Fan the Flame: Let Jesus Renew Your Calling and Revive Your Church
by Jim Cymbala John BlattnerWhat if we modeled our churches after what Jesus intended His church to look like? What if our hope for our ministries rested not on human wisdom but on God's power? Over the past few years, we've all seen how quickly circumstances can change, and many of us have experienced firsthand how church growth trends and popular models fail us. Churches across the country are struggling, and many pastors are deeply discouraged. We work hard and with great sincerity, but our efforts don't seem to be helping our churches flourish.Jim Cymbala—New York Times best-selling author and long-time pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle—has been watching the pressing need for back-to-the-basics spiritual leadership among Christians, and he's seen so many churches come to defeat because so many leaders forget this one truth: Your church is not your church. It's Christ's church. In order for his church to flourish, we have to minister his way.With this posture of humility and a refreshing return to the model of Paul's church leadership and philosophy of preaching shown in the book of Acts, Cymbala has written an urgent message for all those in ministry that:Identifies the many pitfalls that church leaders can fall into.Reasserts the need for total confidence in the Gospel.Preaches complete dependence on the Holy Spirit, while showing you how to see the new things that the Spirit can do through your work.Offers practical guidance on inevitable leadership challenges, such as money, division, and priorities.With honesty and clarity, Jim Cymbala has written Fan the Flame to ministers, church leaders, staff members, and any Christians serious about God's church. He's written this book in order to help you face these difficult times in the name of the Lord...He's written so that our prayer, as God's people with God's mission, might be: Lord, show us how to do your work so that in the midst of dark times we can still see you fan the flames of your power and Spirit. Lord, use us to that end. Amen.
Exonerated: Women Exonerated Through Christ
by Covette HamiltonAre you bleeding emotionally due to unpleasant circumstances in your life? Have you lost all hope in life? Are you bleeding internally due to being sexually abused while young? Perhaps you are the victim of domestic violence. You may even be bleeding due to your financial situation. Are you too ashamed or afraid to talk about it with anyone for fear of being judged? Maybe you know of someone who is struggling with internal bleeding in their lives. Look no further. Exonerated: Women Exonerated through Christ is the book for you. There is hope. God can exonerate you from whatever you are struggling with in life.This book introduces you to women who grappled with emotional bleeding in their lives. They each experienced as different issue. Readers will connect with women who struggled with physical and mental disorders. You will meet a woman who struggled with promiscuity in her life. You will be introduced to women who bled emotionally due to situations concerning their children. You will even be introduced a woman who wrestled with low self-esteem.In the midst of the suffering and angst, God intervened in the lives of these women. He relieved them from their dilemma. As you read this book, you will realize how the power of prayer and faith will ignite the power of God to move in your life.
The Honest Guide to Church Planting: What No One Ever Tells You about Planting and Leading a New Church
by Tom BennardoChurch planting has become a cottage industry. National conferences, hip planting organizations, and all-in-one resource kits celebrate the thrill of pioneering a church and inspire visions of glorious victories. Yet few who respond to the call are warned what they'll actually encounter: the relentless opposition they'll endure; the eventual scattering of their entire core group; the failure of their tried-and-true, field-tested system.Here's the dirty little secret of church planting: the roadside is strewn with casualties. Many have closed their churches. Some left ministry permanently. Others abandoned the faith altogether.Church planting is at once the greatest and most grueling ministry work on earth. This book is for those toiling in the trenches, those about to bail out, and those considering jumping in. It's for the church planters laboring and struggling, seeing little movement, and wondering what they're doing wrong or why God is failing them. It's also for mother churches, planting organizations, and denominations, as a challenge to rethink and re-calibrate the way they approach and measure planting endeavors.The Honest Guide to Church Planting is a fresh and candid conversation about the challenges and joys of planting new churches. Tom Bennardo speaks the truth so that those involved in church planting can embrace a more accurate and realistic picture of what planting a church is really like; one that not only enables them to survive, but to thrive in this wondrous work.
Jon Courson's Application Commentary: 3-Volume Set (New Testament, Old Testament Genesis-Job, Old Testament Psalms-Malachi)
by Jon CoursonA complete devotional commentary set that helps you gain fresh insights into the Bible and understand how you can apply God&’s Word to your life. Few Bible commentators simultaneously articulate both insightful spiritual truths and memorable life applications for readers who want to be relevant witnesses for Jesus Christ. Gifted Bible preacher and inspiring teacher Jon Courson effortlessly combines these elements in this easy-to-read, verse-based devotional commentary 3-volume set.Pastor Jon's years of immersion in God's Word, as he regularly preached from the Bible, produced faithful, valuable teaching that takes a balanced approach between a scholarly work and an encouragement for living the Christian life. His application commentaries combine the following elements in a unique blend of pertinent information and needed inspiration:Deep love for God's wordColorful cultural insightsInsightful historical informationApplicable topical studiesVivid illustrations and storiesHumorous, practical, and inspiring life lessons The three volumes of this devotional commentary offer thorough and comprehensive teaching on every paragraph in the Bible along with practical, in-depth topical studies. Courson has amassed a wealth of understanding in a very readable and comfortable expositional style.Volumes include:Volume 1, Old Testament, (Genesis-Job)Volume 2, Old Testament (Psalms - Malachi)Volume 3, New Testament (Matthew - Revelation)
NIV, Questions of the Bible about the Life of Paul: The Question and Answer Bible
by ZondervanThis unique Zondervan Bible Extract is one of three courses taking you quickly into passages every Christian should know. In this bite size edition you’ll spend two weeks studying the life and teachings of Paul from passages in Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians. Each daily reading should take only about 10 minutes. There are 14 chapters of scripture included. You’ll also find question-based notes that clarify the meaning of the Bible text."Do all bad events have a good purpose?""When is a person old enough to make a decision to believe in Jesus?""How do we develop the Fruit of the Spirit?While it does not contain the full Bible it does contain all the verses associated with the Q&A on the Life of Paul reading plan.
Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth Study Guide: A Guide to 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice
by Thaddeus J. WilliamsEnacting social justice is essential to the Christian faith. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial activism. True justice requires biblical wisdom and communal discernment.Maybe you're frustrated with a version of Christianity that doesn't seem to take justice seriously. Perhaps you've witnessed the rise of ideologies that brand themselves as 'social justice,' but you have a sense that something is off about them. Maybe you have a hunch that God offers a better way to do justice than what's offered by the snarky memes on our news feeds.In this 14-session, video-based study guide, teacher and lecturer Thaddeus Williams furthers the case he made in his book, taking study groups and individuals deeper into complex question of how to pursue a path of justice without compromising the truth of the gospel.Participants will watch video segments (DVD/streaming video sold separately), hear from a diverse range of experts, interact in group discussions, and answer personal reflection questions to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice.Williams confronts religious and political tribalism and challenges participants to discover a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions and a way forward.Sessions Include:What is Social JusticeThe God QuestionThe Imago QuestionThe Idolatry QuestionThe Collective QuestionThe Splintering QuestionThe Fruit QuestionThe Disparity QuestionThe Color QuestionThe Gospel QuestionThe Tunnel Vision QuestionThe Suffering QuestionThe Standpoint QuestionConclusion
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
by Alice Faye DuncanOpal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide is a companion to Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for age 4-8.
Jesus Calling, Family Devotional, with Scripture references: 100 Devotions for Families to Enjoy Peace in His Presence (A 100-Day Devotional) (Jesus Calling®)
by Sarah YoungBring your family together with a devotional specifically designed to offer a deeper relationship with Jesus, using New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young&’s Jesus Calling paired side by side with children's devotions excerpted from Jesus Calling: 100 Devotions for Kids.With Jesus Calling Family Devotional, families can:read and talk through each devotion togetherrecite chosen Scripture verses aloud and pray togetheranswer enriching questions designed to take families deeper in their faith together With 100 devotions this special edition is sure to be a family favorite in the popular Jesus Calling® line. This fresh, joyful edition makes a wonderful gift for families, holidays, or for self-purchase for your own family.
The Zondervan 2023 Pastor's Annual: An Idea and Resource Book
by T. T. CrabtreeCountless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor's Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach.The Zondervan 2023 Pastor's Annual supplies you with:Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the yearSermon topics and texts fully indexedDefinitive and usable sermon outlinesDevotionals and Bible studies for midweek servicesFresh and applicable illustrationsAppropriate hymn selectionsSpecial-day services for church and civil calendarsMeditations on Lord's Supper observanceWedding ceremonies and themesFuneral messages and ScripturesBasic pastoral ministry helpsMessages for children and young peopleOffertory prayers
Prophetic Integrity: Aligning Our Words with God's Word
by R.T. KendallWhat happens when prophets are wrong?In 2020, many Christians claiming to be prophets said God told them that Donald Trump would be re-elected as president. Over thirty years before that, one the famous Kansas City Prophets, Paul Cain, prophesied that there would be a revival in London in 1990, which never came to pass. These examples make us wonder:What happens when prophets get it wrong?Are there consequences for misleading God's people?What would a genuine prophet look like today?And how can you tell a false prophet from a genuine one? In recent years, misjudgments among Charismatic Christians claiming to speak for God as well as moral failures within Evangelicalism have resulted in a crisis of belief. In Prophetic Integrity, bestselling author and speaker, R.T. Kendall gives a warning to those speaking in God's name and offers a way forward in trusting God despite the failures of the church.To unpack this difficult topic, Kendall, a self-described "Reformed charismatic," relates accounts of visions and supernatural experiences and shares stories and thoughts about Christian leaders that he knew personally, such as Paul Cain and Ravi Zacharias. He gives examples of good and bad prophecies and teaches a biblical and theologically-sound understanding of prophetic gifting and use.Prophetic Integrity is a book for those who believe that God still speaks today but have serious questions about those within the church that identify as prophets. It's a call for honesty, vulnerability, and repentance; and it speaks to Christians of many different traditions, including Charismatic and Evangelical.Discerning Christians of many different traditions can and must take both God's word and the gift of prophecy seriously and recognize how humans can abuse such gifts or use them to advance God's Kingdom.
Junior High and Middle School Talksheets-Updated!: 50 Creative Discussions for Junior High Youth Groups (TalkSheets)
by David LynnGet Your Students Talking About the Bible And God. And themselves, their beliefs, their questions, their lives. About the things that matter to them.Do it conveniently and effectively with Junior High-Middle School TalkSheets--Updated!, part of the best-selling discussion-starting TalkSheets series from Youth Specialties, now updated for new-millennium students. Here are 50 creative discussions that focus on relevant, real-life topics:Media Influences--TV, Music, AdvertisingSubstance Abuse & Peer PressureParentsSelf-Image & Physical AppearanceJesusFriendshipsPrayer & WorshipTrusting God & Dealing with Doubt. . . and 40 more subjects of perennial interest to teenagers.TalkSheets are one-page reproducible handouts with provocative questions in a compelling design that will get churched and unchurched kids alike talking and thinking about the Bible--and how its principles affect their daily lives.Use TalkSheets to launch your own lesson--or use them as stand-alone Bible studies. Each TalkSheet comes with detailed information and suggestions for discussion leaders: Bible references galore, Internet resources, further group exploration, and activities to pursue during and after the meeting.Junior High-Middle School TalkSheets--Updated! is the perfect discussion-starting resource for youth meetings, small groups and cell groups, Sunday school, and camps and retreats.More than a quarter million copies sold in this series!