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All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help
by Betsy PainterFrom conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers young readers accessible and fascinating information on the challenges our planet faces and practical ways we can care for the magnificent world around us.Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and kid-friendly guide to planet Earth addresses our most pressing questions about caring for and respecting God's world, such as:What are the biggest challenges our planet faces, and what impact do they have on our lives?What guidance does the Bible offer to help us navigate environmental issues such as pollution, food shortages, and deforestation?What simple choices can we make to help restore and protect God's creation? Gorgeously detailed illustrations throughout highlight the beauty of the natural world, while practical tips and activities at the end of each chapter show how we can become better stewards of the Earth and support efforts that make a positive difference in the world.All of Creation is ideal for:Readers ages 8-12 who are interested in conservation and the environmentYoung people who want to get involved but don&’t know where to startGift-giving occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and other holidays
Faithful Friends: Favorite Stories of People in the Bible
by Marcy Kelleher Michael KelleherCharming and whimsical handmade doll photographs illustrate the stories of over 40 men and women of the Bible in this one-of-a kind Bible storybook.Bring some cozy charm to your child&’s room and a touch of whimsy to story time, with this beautiful keepsake book of characters from the Bible. This accessible collection includes both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam, and many more. Each story is told in a short, easy-to-understand passage and accompanied by a photograph of a handcrafted doll, specially made to capture both the character and themes of the story.Faithful Friends is:Full of biographies of both men and women from the Old and New TestamentsGreat for independent readers or as a read-aloud for familiesBeautifully packaged with a classic cloth spine and matte finish for a timeless lookThe perfect gift for baptism, birthdays, First Communion, Easter, or ChristmasDesigned for children ages 4–10, but wonderful for anyone young or young at heart! Expert crafter Marcy Kelleher sells heirloom dolls of saints, literary figures, and Bible characters in her online shop, Marzipantz which has a distinct cottage core, handcrafted style. Her husband, teacher Michael Kelleher, wrote these biographies and together they hope this book brings joy to your life as you share these stories with the children in your life.
Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt (A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the beloved internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she plans an Easter egg hunt for her animal friends at the zoo! Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt is another addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo series.Spring has sprung, and new adorable babies are being born all over the zoo! Fiona and her friend Rico the porcupine decide to have an Easter egg hunt for the animals. But when one of Mrs. Swan&’s eggs gets accidentally mixed in with the Easter eggs in Fiona&’s basket, will Fiona and her friends find the egg before it hatches?Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt is:A heartwarming story of friendship, responsibility, and helping othersThe perfect Easter gift and an adorable addition to any Easter basketGreat for fans of Fiona the Hippo and all zoo animalsIdeal for readers ages 4-8Part of the beloved Fiona the Hippo book series, from New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey Check out the other picture books in the Fiona the Hippo series:Fiona, Love at the ZooYou&’ve Got This, FionaFiona Helps a FriendFiona, It&’s BedtimeFiona the HippoA Very Fiona ChristmasHappy Birthday, Fiona
Sunny Days Ahead: 150 Devotions for Health and Happiness
by Lindsay FranklinCreate a positive mindset and build a happier life with these 10-minute spiritual reflections for teens and young adults. With all the challenges and hardships we face in our lives and in the world around us, it&’s harder than ever to preserve our happiness, faith, confidence, and well-being. Sunny Days Ahead contains 150 devotions and writing prompts for readers 13 and up to restore inner peace and find more joy in your everyday life.Set aside the stress and negative self-talk and embrace the amazing promises and plans God has for you. With both Scripture-based wisdom and scientific, therapeutic insights, each affirming devotion will boost your mood and give you practical guidance on improving your mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Just 10 minutes of prayer and self-care a day will leave you feeling more confident, optimistic, and empowered.Topics include:GratitudeRest and physical careLoneliness and anxietyPerseveranceRelationships and communityGoals, dreams, and hope Each 10-minute devotion features:An empowering, hope-filled Scripture referenceA daily dose of optimism and insightA reflection prompt and practical takeaway Greet each new day with joy, gratitude, and hope with Sunny Days Ahead! And check out these other devotionals for teens: Adored and A Mindful Moment.
Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings
by Michelle Nietert Lynn CowellGod calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel mad, sad, or scared. Managing Your Emojis, a 100-day devotional, teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they&’re feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions.Learning to manage our emotions is a critical life skill, yet we&’ve often missed equipping kids with these valuable skills before situations intensify into mental health issues. Managing Your Emojis will help kids discover that emotional control and happiness come from God&’s love for them. Through short, accessible devotions kids will be encouraged to observe, name, and release their emotions while turning to God for the strength, love, and care they need as they begin the fast-moving process of growing up.Managing Your Emojis, for boys and girls ages 8–12:Teaches kids they can accept and manage their God-given emotions.Refers to specific Scriptures that speak to our emotions and help children realize God accepts all their emotions.Creates freedom in families to discuss emotions and know they are part of God&’s design.Includes stories that present a problem, a Scripture that provides a solution, a practical application, and a closing prayer.Is written by bestselling author Lynn Cowell and licensed professional counselor Michelle Nietert. Managing Your Emojis will empower your child to find acceptance and approval from God as they come to know that God made them just as they are; intense emotions and all.
Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self
by Ken ShigematsuBecoming who you were before the world told you who you had to be.You're not alone when it comes to experiencing shame or fear of not being enough. Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many people—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate.Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation classics, psychology, and relational neuroscience; award-winning author and pastor Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us of our shame, make us whole again, and inspire us to fulfill our purpose by making a faithful contribution to the world.Now I Become Myself will help you:Break free of an unhealthy self-image and from jealousy of others' achievements.Discover how beauty and spiritual joy can help you overcome the unhealthy shame you're clinging to.Create space in your life to draw close to Jesus and deepen your sense of God's boundless love for you.Written with pastoral compassion and understanding, Shigematsu's stories and teachings will uplift you and help you break free from the feeling of not being enough so that you can find rest in the security of God's grace.Each chapter concludes with a prayer exercise intended to nurture your relationship with the God who formed you in love and created you in beauty.
30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning: The Surprising Significance of Seemingly Ordinary Verses
by Michael WilliamsFeed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages.Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear.In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage, and:Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context.Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective.Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion.Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.
Her Story, Her Strength: 50 God-Empowered Women of the Bible
by Sarah Parker RubioGirls are beautifully and wonderfully made in God&’s image. This comprehensive collection of stories focused on 50 women of the Bible shows how God worked in their lives and continues to have a plan and a purpose for his beloved daughters today.In a world that too often tells girls that they are not enough, Her Story, Her Strength uses biblical retellings and reflections that include the historical context behind each story?to remind young women that they have a God who loves them deeply and empowers them to live and love like he does. For any girl ages 8 and up who is asking questions about her worth, identity, and place in the world and church, this colorful and engaging book provides a positive, loving, and scriptural lens that helps them interpret the messages they receive from their peers, media, and society.Girls who read Her Story, Her Strength will:come to a profound, unshakable understanding of God&’s love for them and their value in his eyes.see how they reflect God&’s image both innately and through the actions, words, and attitudes they choose each day.learn about biblical characters and events in a way designed specifically for them. In addition, Her Story, Her Strength:features readers&’ favorite women of the Bible as well as many less-well-known characters, showing God&’s consistent presence in the lives of women throughout Scripture.is divided into short sections that are both comprehensive and accessible, making it a wonderful tool for school or church lessons as well as family devotions or personal reflection.emphasizes how each woman reflects the image of her Creator, demonstrating the immense value God places on women and girls and pointing them back to him—all from a position rooted in biblical values.includes beautiful, full-color illustrations that help bring each woman to life.
The Weary Leader’s Guide to Burnout: A Journey from Exhaustion to Wholeness
by Sean NemecekIn The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose, they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose, courage, and grace in their leadership.This book integrates biblical interpretation, theology, psychology, and contemplative spirituality into a holistic approach to recovery. It is filled with relatable stories of church leaders who have walked this path and includes discussion questions for personal contemplation or group discussion. The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout will help pastors and Christian leaders develop an integrated approach to life, work, and ministry through healing and spiritual transformation.
The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders: Equipping Everyday Believers for Life-Changing Community
by Sam O'NealThe Field Guide for Small Group Leaders provides basic training and support to help small group leaders succeed in the critical mission of leading others toward spiritual growth and transformation.The premise of serving as a small group leader sounds simple: Invite people to join you in studying the Bible. But the real-world implications of that role are incredibly complex. Today's small group leaders are asked to function as semi-experts in theology, psychology, evangelism, worship, apologetics, counseling, education, and nutrition--all in service to God and His church. Most of today's group leaders receive little or no training on how to carry out this important work. They are told to "Go and make disciples," then left to figure out the details on their own.Sam O'Neal (a small group leader himself), wrote The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders to help fellow leaders navigate this confusion and map out a plan for successful, transformational, and rewarding meetings. The Field Guide provides helpful information on:Curriculum and planning.Learning styles.Icebreakers and learning activities.Crafting discussion questions.Worship and prayer.What to do when things don't go as planned.And more.Whether you lead a small group, life group, or Sunday school class, this guide will give you confidence and practical tools for fostering meaningful connections, genuine community, and spiritual growth that so many are desperate for.
Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies
by Andrew JuddHow a better understanding of genre leads to a better understanding of the biblical text.The Bible, with its gloriously rich diversity of ancient genres, demands a flexible and historically aware approach to genre. Different conceptions of narrative, poetry, gospel, epistle, wisdom, and apocalyptic texts lead to vastly different readings, and our disagreements about what the Bible means often boil down to different assumptions about what the biblical text is. As secular genre theory has experienced a recent renaissance, biblical studies has been left in the dark ages of rigid taxonomies and stubborn essentialism.The Bible deserves better.This book offers students in biblical studies an accessible but comprehensive introduction to modern genre theory, providing access to literary tools for understanding how writers and readers use genre to make meaning.Modern Genre Theory describes the current state of biblical genre theory (as well as the meaning of form criticism and why it needs to die). Scholar of biblical hermeneutics Andrew Judd then presents a better alternative of interpretation based on the best developments in secular literary theory, linguistics, and rhetorical studies.Drawing on advancements in modern genre theory, Judd:Proposes a working definition of genre for biblical studies.Identifies twelve tenets of modern genre theory that follow from seeing genres in their historical and social context.Offers eight case studies in biblical exegesis to show how a better understanding of genre leads to a better understanding of the Bible. From the creation accounts of Genesis to the visions of Revelation, it is important to get a handle on genre. This book offers a way to reading the Bible better.
Renewing Biblical Interpretation (Scripture and Hermeneutics Series)
by ZondervanRenewing Biblical Interpretation is the first of eight volumes from the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar. This annual gathering of Christian scholars from various disciplines was established in 1998 and aims to re-assess the discipline of biblical studies from the foundation up and forge creative new ways for re-opening the Bible in our cultures. Including a retrospective on the consultation by Walter Brueggemann, the contributors to Renewing Biblical Interpretation consider three elements in approaching the Bible—the historical, the literary and the theological—and the underlying philosophical issues that shape the way we think about literature and history.
After Pentecost: Language and Biblical Interpretation (Scripture and Hermeneutics Series)
by Zondervan"There is always some view of language built into biblical interpretation. If we are to read Scripture to hear God&’s address it is vital that we attend to current debates about language and become critically conscious in this respect." Craig Bartholomew After Pentecost is the second volume from the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar. This annual gathering of Christian scholars from various disciplines was established in 1998 and aims to reassess the discipline of biblical studies from the foundations up and forge creative new ways for reopening the Bible in our cultures. The Seminar was aware from the outset that any renewal of biblical interpretation would have to attend to the issue of language. In this rich and creative volume the importance of linguistic issues for biblical interpretation is analyzed, the challenge of postmodernism is explored, and some of the most creative recent developments in philosophy and theology of language are assessed and updated for biblical interpretation. CONTRIBULTORS INCLUDE: Mary Hesse Ray Van Leeuwen Anthony Thiselton Kevin Vanhoozer Nicholas Wolterstorff
A Royal Priesthood?: A Dialogue with Oliver O'Donovan (Scripture and Hermeneutics Series)
by ZondervanSince September 11, 2001, we are intensely aware of the need for political wisdom. Can Scripture help us in this respect? Yes, but not simplistically. In an exhilarating dialogue with Oliver O&’Donovan, a team of international scholars look in detail in this book at biblical interpretation as we make the journey from what God said to Abraham, as it were, to how to respond to the political challenges of today. Such exploration is essential if the church is to become &“a royal priesthood&” today. Craig Bartholomew Contributors include: Oliver O&’Donovan (respondent to 14 chapters) Gilbert Meilaender Christopher Rowland Bernd Wannenwetsch N. T. Wright A Royal Priesthood? is the third volume from the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar. This annual gathering of Christian scholars from various disciplines was established in 1998 and aims to reassess the discipline of biblical studies from the foundations up and forge creative new ways for reopening the Bible in our cultures. Any attempt to open the Book in new and fresh ways for our cultures at the start of the third millennium must explore how to read the Bible ethically and politically. This volume looks at the obstacles to such a process and in dialogue with Oliver O&’Donovan&’s creative work in this regard, looks in detail at how to read different parts of the Bible for ethics and politics. A unique element of the book is Oliver O&’Donovan&’s 14 responses to individual chapters. Volume 1, Renewing Biblical Interpretation and Volume 2, After Pentecost, are also published by Paternoster Press and Zondervan.
Reading Luke: Interpretation, Reflection, Formation (Scripture and Hermeneutics Series)
by ZondervanA rich and comprehensive volume—essential reading for all those interested in how to read Luke as relevant for today In this sixth volume, the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar brings its past six years of work on biblical hermeneutics to bear on the gospel according to Luke. In his introduction, Anthony Thiselton, world authority on biblical hermeneutics, sets the context for a wideranging exploration of how to read Luke for God&’s address today. Traditional and more contemporary approaches are brought into dialogue with each other as several top Lukan scholars reflect on how best to read Luke as Scripture. Topics covered include the purpose of Luke- Acts, biblical theology and Luke, narrative and Luke, reception history and Luke, the parables in Luke, a missional reading of Luke, and theological interpretation of Luke. Since prayer is a major theme in Luke, this volume explores not only the role of prayer in Luke, but also the relationship between prayer and exegesis.
What Does the Bible Say About...: The Ultimate A To Z Resource (A to Z Series)
by Thomas NelsonHave you ever wondered: what does the Bible have to say about___? Now you fill in the blank. This Ultimate A to Z Resource applies biblical insight to hundreds of contemporary topics ranging from:AddictionPolitical infightingWorld hungerBirth controlFreewillDysfunctional familiesPrejudiceand Natural disastersIn this handy, portable index, you can easily locate any topic—from the broad (conflict resolution, anxiety, and companionship), to the very specific (contracts, debt, and pornography). Each entry contains a summary of the topic, theological/biblical considerations, and verse references to point you directly to the larger scriptural context.The Bible may be 2,000 years old, but it has relevant and wise words on just about any subject, ancient or modern—it is the Living Word of God, and this quick guide is one great way to familiarize yourself with its contents...one topic at a time.Also contains illustrations from Christian cartoonist Jonny Hawkins.
Curso Para Novios: Guía del Líder
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeLa Guía del Líder del Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial contiene lo que se necesita para llevar a cabo el Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial.El Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial fue desarrollado por Nicky y Sila Lee, quienes lideran los ministerios de familia en la Iglesia HTB en Londres, y ha sido rediseñado para ayudar a las parejas comprometidas o que están explorando el matrimonio a construir una base sólida para una relación duradera. Aunque el curso se basa en principios cristianos, está diseñado para parejas con o sin antecedentes religiosos.El curso cubre:La ComunicaciónEl ConflictoEl CompromisoLa ConexiónIniciando La AventuraEstá diseñado para ser usado con la serie de videos del Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial. Está solamente disponible en español en línea en: run.usa.themarriagecourse.org
Tiny Truths Little Lights Devotional: Shining God’s Light in the World
by Joanna Rivard Tim PennerThe Tiny Truth Little Lights Devotional is a collection of more than 60 accessible, Scripture-based reflections reminding children they are the lights in God&’s world. Deepen your child&’s faith through fun-to-read devotions that remind kids of God&’s deep love and inspire them to let God&’s light shine in ways both big and small.This fun and engaging devotional contains short reflections about loving God and our neighbors, forgiveness, right and wrong, finding joy in sadness, how to be grateful, and many more child-friendly themes!Tiny Truths Little Lights Devotional:Includes more than 60 devotions speaking directly to children ages 4–8Features Scripture verses highlighting God&’s light in the worldContains illustrations celebrating diversity in our worldCan be a companion to The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible and Tiny Truths Wonder and WisdomIs perfect for starting your day, family dinnertime, bedtime reflections, or making a quiet moment in a busy day The Tiny Truths Little Lights Devotional will help your child learn:Who God is—the one who made everything and everyoneWho we are—his children, whom he loves unconditionally What we were made for—to love God and everyone
Before We Gather: Devotions for Worship Leaders and Teams
by Zac M. HicksA 52-week devotional for ministry leaders and worship teams to prepare their hearts and minds for the service and make the worship experience of their church more meaningful.Anyone involved in organized worship has probably seen what worship can be, and they've wondered: How can we tap into that transformative spirit more often? How can we overcome the problems of urgency, fatigue, and the temptation to just go through the motions? How can we gather before God, consistently ready to receive his presence?In Before We Gather, Zac Hicks—author of the best-selling book The Worship Pastor—provides a unique, year-long devotional that focuses the attention of worship teams and individuals on God. This book offers biblical reflection in a simple, engaging style, helping worship teams set the tone of a gathering by developing a rich theology of worship through the practice of prayer.Full of field-tested devotionals specifically designed for pre-service prayer times, each entry has a simple, three-part format: read a passage, reflect on it, and then spend time in focused prayer that will propel worshipers into the service.The 52 entries can be used once a week over the course of an entire year and are also indexed according to themes, individual Scripture verses, and the church calendar, allowing you to adapt and use this resource in the way that best fits your context.
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks, Expanded Edition: A Year-Long Bible Study
by Ann SpanglerEncounter a Deeper Experience of God's Goodness and Love—All Year LongNames in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names and titles of God recorded in the Bible.Based on Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus, two bestselling books by Ann Spangler, this unique Bible study helps you explore the most important of God&’s names and titles as they are revealed in the Bible. It also teaches you how to pray with specific focus on each of the names of God.Each week&’s study includes:The name in English as well as in its original language, plus a brief explanation of its meaning.A key passage, from The Names of God Bible, in which the name is revealed. This translation places the Hebrew name of God directly into the English text, which will allow you to recognize each name as you compare the passage to your preferred Bible translation. Context to help you understand the name.Questions for personal reflection.Guidance to help you pray the name of God for that week.Space to write your own prayers containing God&’s name.This 52-week study on the names and titles of God will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways, revealing many surprising connections between the Old and New Testaments. As you explore his names, you will come face-to-face with the God of Scripture—a God who is both the greatest of all Kings and the most loving of all Fathers. A God enthroned on high who bends low so that we can come to know him.
30 Life Principles, Revised and Updated: A Guide for Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God
by Charles F. StanleyIn this revised and updated 30-lesson study guide, Dr. Charles Stanley guides readers through 30 Life Principles found in God's Word that have shaped and changed his life. God has given these principles to guide, comfort, instruct, and teach us how to live triumphant Christian lives. When we open His Word and begin to study these truths, we gain hope for the future and fresh insights into His promises and blessings. We find that life doesn't have to be a constant struggle—it can be an exciting adventure! This begins with us studying the Bible so we can learn about God, know His ways, and follow His awesome plan for our future.Each lesson includes:Key Scripture: The main verse or passage on which the principle is basedLife&’s Questions: A brief teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the principleWhat the Bible Says: Bible study questions to help readers explore the principleWhat It Means: Key takeaways to put into practiceLife Examples: Practical questions to help readers apply the principleLiving the Principle: A closing teaching on how to live out the principleLife Lessons to Remember: A summary of the takeaways for the lessonThis revised and updated edition includes new Bible study and reflection questions and a new leader's guide to aid groups in going through the material together.
40 Days Through the Bible: The Answers to Your Deepest Longings
by Lysa TerKeurstFind the better you&’ve been longing for. Lysa TerKeurst, the First 5 team and the Online Bible Studies team have come together to write a Bible study just for YOU! We know the Bible is a big book and can oftentimes feel overwhelming. Lysa and Proverbs 31 team wanted to create a study that would help you understand the story of the Bible from start to finish. In 40 Days Through the Bible: The Answers to Your Deepest Longings, you will:Take a journey through the storyline of the Bible in 40 days so you can see major themes, how they are all connected and what that means for us as we read the Bible today.Discover the eight major things humanity longs for and how Jesus fulfills all of them for us.Stop the endless cycle of seeking and searching for satisfaction and find the answers to your deepest longings.
Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
by Craig GroeschelDo your thoughts and your life feel out of your control? Have you found yourself in a spiral of unhealthy thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!As teens, it can feel difficult to find a way out of our bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, too often feeling like our thoughts are running out of control and finding ourselves off-track from where we want to be. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel deeply understands this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this book adapted from his bestselling Winning the War in Your Mind, Groeschel explains how you too can challenge your thinking and change the course of your life for the better, revealing the strategies he&’s found that help.Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. With all-new stories, science that explores the unique realities of how the teenage brain is wired, and visually-engaging callouts and short sections that appeal to teenage readers, Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens will help you:Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire itIdentify the lies the enemy wants you to believeRecognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for negative thinkingSee how prayer and praise will transform your mindDevelop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts God has something better for your life. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.
Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith
by Sean McDowell John MarriottHow to analyze and reevaluate your Christian beliefs and experiences in the church while keeping the core of your faith intact.The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Many feel there is no place for them within the faith—they no longer feel at home in their church community or tradition. For various reasons, they are unsettled by the version of Christianity they've inherited.Stripping away the nonessential aspects of Christianity, Sean McDowell and John Marriott will help you navigate the jarring questions and cultural challenges that lead many to walk away from the faith. You'll come to recognize that there are other ways Christians throughout history have understood what faithfulness to Jesus looks like.Each chapter provides practical advice on how to disassemble, rethink, and reassemble beliefs that are truly Christian and culturally and personally relevant. You'll learn how you can continue to seek an authentic faith by:Establishing Jesus and his teachings as the foundation.Utilizing the creeds as boundary markers of what is essential.Seeing the entire Bible as a truthful revelation from God.Seeing Christianity as a historic and global tradition that encompasses diverse communities and viewpoints. The authors of this book can personally identify with the process of disillusionment that many young believers go through. They wrote Set Adrift as people who had to navigate their own way back through the fog of deconstruction. They wrote it to offer their own personal suggestions for what to do when you're not sure what to believe anymore.
Emotionally Healthy Relationships Updated Edition Workbook plus Streaming Video: Discipleship that Deeply Changes Your Relationship with Others
by Peter Scazzero Geri ScazzeroPete and Geri Scazzero developed the Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships Course over a 21-year period to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. In the EH Relationships Course, everyone will learn 8 practical relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships with others such as: Stop Mind Reading and Clarify Expectations Incarnational Listening Climb the Ladder of Integrity Clean Fighting And since loving others and loving God cannot be separated, each person will also grow in their personal, first-hand relationship with Jesus by incorporating stillness, silence, and Scripture as daily life rhythms. This is Part 2 of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course that also includes the Emotionally Healthy Relationships video and the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day devotional. This workbook includes:Individual access to eight streaming video sessionsSession introductions, group discussion questions, and personal action stepsBetween-sessions personal studyLeader&’s Guide and valuable appendicesJoin us for a powerful journey that will walk you through a door that will change forever the way you love God, others, and yourself.SESSIONS INCLUDE: Take Your Community Temperature ReadingStop Mind Reading and Clarify ExpectationsGenogram Your FamilyExplore the IcebergListen IncarnationallyClimb the Ladder of IntegrityFight CleanlyDevelop a "Rule of Life" to Implement Emotionally Healthy SkillsDesigned for use with Emotionally Healthy Relationships Video Study, Updated Edition (sold separately).*Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2026. 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. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.