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Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture
by Aaron M. RennLearning how to live in today's new social and cultural environment will require examination, trial and error, and adaptation over time. But there are ways to live with integrity and follow Christ today, even in a negative world.From a peak in church attendance in the mid-20th century, Christianity has been on a trajectory of decline in the United States. Once positive toward Christianity and Christian moral teachings, cultural shifts toward the mid-90s led many to adopt a more neutral tone toward the Christian faith, seeing it as one option among many in a pluralistic public square. Today, however, Christianity is viewed negatively, and being known as a Christian often means a lower social status in elite society. Christian morality is openly repudiated and viewed as a threat to the new moral order.In Life in the Negative World, author Aaron M. Renn looks at the lessons from Christian cultural engagement over the past 70 years and suggests specific strategies for churches, institutions, and individuals to live faithfully in the "negative" world—a culture opposed to Christian values and teachings. And since there is no one-size-fits-all solution, living as a follower of Christ in the new, negative world and being missionally engaged will require a diversity of strategies.
Intentional: Living Out the Eight Principles of Disciple Making
by Brandon Guindon"Go and Make Disciples" will become more than a church slogan as the power of Jesus's command transforms our lives.Jesus Christ intentionally discipled twelve people every day for three and a half years and then commanded us to go and make disciples as well. And he empowered us by sending us the indwelling Holy Spirit to guide us. The early church thrived and expanded by imitating the intentional relational methods Jesus modeled, yet somewhere along the way we lost sight of the simple truth that Jesus' methods of disciple making are as holy as his message.Today, churches and their leaders relentlessly pursue innovation of the next new idea that will somehow capture the attention of the spiritually lost, yet very few Christians know how to walk out a day-to-day lifestyle of intentional disciple making. Rather than looking for something new, Intentional equips you to imitate the methodology Jesus modeled for us.Drawing from decades of experience making disciples, pastor Brandon Guindon equips you by introducing the eight principles of disciple making and practically showing you how to apply them in everyday life. Personal stories of success and failure in discipling relationships illustrate how we must be personally committed to consistently living out the values that Jesus modeled. Brandon also examines the obstacles in our lives that prevent us from imitating the ancient ways of Christ, sharing practical steps for approaching relationships differently and viewing the world through a Kingdom oriented lens.
Don't Look Back Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose
by Christine CaineMOVE CONFIDENTLY INTO THE PURPOSE GOD HAS FOR YOUWith a rallying cry to &“remember Lot&’s wife,&” Bible teacher Christine Caine motivates us to stop looking back, to let go, and to move forward into what God promises for our lives. With the strategies Christine shares, this study will equip you to:stop looking back and start looking to Jesus invite Jesus to help you let go of whatever is holding you backstep into God&’s plans, purposes, and promisesRemembering Lot&’s wife encourages us to trust Jesus with our future and to boldly follow him into the opportunities and plans we simply don&’t yet see.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal Bible study between sessions with questions and reflectionLeader&’s notesSessions and video run times:Where You Look, You Will Go (22:00)Knowing We Are Children of the King (23:00)Going Again for the Promises of God (23:00)A Little Can Do a Lot (19:00)It&’s Time to Rise Up (22:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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.
Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse
by Dana VanderLugtSet against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW who&’s processing the war as he works on Claire&’s family farm. This poignant and moving story of an unlikely connection will stay with readers long after the final page.It&’s October 1944, and while Claire&’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to do with the enemies in the orchard, until she meets soft-spoken, hardworking Karl. Could she possibly have something in common with a German soldier?Karl, meanwhile, grapples with his role in the war as he realizes how many lies Hitler&’s regime has spread—and his complacency in not standing up against them. But his encounters with Claire give him hope that he can change and become the person he wants to be.Inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States, this lyrical verse novel is told in alternating first-person poems by two young people on opposite sides of the war. Against a vivid backdrop of home front tensions and daily life, intimate entries reveal Claire&’s and Karl's hopes and struggles, and their growing friendship even as the war rages on. What are their chances of connection, of redemption, of peace?Enemies in the Orchard is:A gorgeously written novel in verse for ages 9 and upHistorical fiction based on true events during WWIIA heartfelt story that explores connection, trauma, and hope
The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship
by Jared C. WilsonWhen writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation--all ex nihilo ("out of nothing").In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story--our personal stories and God's grand story of redemption--shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike.Chapters focus on topics like:The liturgy of story.Writing as a spiritual act.Perseverance and endurance.Writing as a calling.Promotion, publishing, and platform.Whether you're a long-time writer or a beginning author, a daily journaler or an occasional dabbler, The Storied Life will help you improve your craft. It will lead you to think more deeply about the disciplines and dispositions needed to write for transformation.
Your Life is God's Story: Trusting God’s Plan Through Life’s Ups and Downs
by Tim DilenaBiblical stories and powerful testimonies that encourage faith in God's plan for your life.In Your Life is God's Story, pastor and teacher Tim Dilena guides readers through the faith-building journeys of eleven Bible characters whose ordinary and painful experiences led to unforeseen results. Alongside the Bible stories are powerful testimonies from Tim and people in his life.Your Life is God's Story gives readers a new set of lenses to view experiences and events in life with hope. The hope is seeing how God gets ordinary people to their intended destinies. Readers will gain a renewed passion for persevering through life's challenges to trust God's process.Together, they illustrate how God has a perfect plan for everyone.Your Life is God's Story includes:Stories from 11 biblical people whose destinies were unclear throughout most of their livesExperiences of ordinary believers who have trusted the process, living through big trouble and getting to the other side to give praise to GodQuestions for further reflection and study at the end of every chapter
The World of the End Bible Study Guide: How Jesus’ Prophecy Shapes Our Priorities
by Dr. David JeremiahThis Is Our Time to Be the AnswerSome days it seems like bad news all around. And with bad news comes questions: &“Why is this happening?&” &“When will it stop?&” &“What can we do?&” And most pressing of all: &“Is this the end?&”In these hope-filled pages, bestselling author, pastor, and respected Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah will help you focus your mind on the hand of God instead of the problems at hand. Jesus Himself revealed what to expect from this season of history when He delivered His Olivet Discourse—a sermon that scholars have called &“the most important single passage of prophecy in all the Bible.&”This study guide, designed for use with Dr. Jeremiah&’s book The World of the End, focuses on Jesus&’ prophecy in Matthew 24. Jesus makes it clear that all the signs He points to won&’t occur at once; instead, they will gradually appear and become stronger and more frequent. You will learn exactly what Jesus promised to us—and what He expects of us—as we approach the World of the End.Each lesson includes:An outline of the main subjects and Scriptures covered during the lessonAn overview of Dr. Jeremiah&’s teaching on the topic being studiedApplication questions to help both individuals and small groups delve into the content and the BibleA Did You Know? section that adds a point of interest to the lesson
How to Read the New Testament Book by Book: A Guided Tour
by Gordon D. Fee Douglas StuartReading the New Testament doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the New Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its twenty-seven books.For each book of the New Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Old Testament using their unique approach:Orienting Data - Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book.Overview - A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book.Specific Advice for Reading - Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing.A Walk Through - The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole.How to Read the New Testament Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the New Testament for yourself.
The Women of the Bible Speak Workbook: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today
by Shannon BreamGOD CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS AS HE DID FOR WOMEN OF THE BIBLEWomen are central to some of the most critical events, powerful encounters, and transformative moments in the Bible. They change the course of history. These extraordinary women rose above because God was their refuge, and now you can join them.Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Women of the Bible Speak, this workbook connects the stories of old to each of our modern experiences. In these 16 lessons, you&’ll be challenged to consider the parallels between each woman&’s story and your own. You&’ll reflect on how God worked in their lives and uncover how He&’s working in yours, today.Each lesson in the workbook will take you through these exercises:REFLECT invites you to read key moments of each woman&’s life in the Bible and connect with her story.CONNECT asks you to consider how God in the Old Testament or Jesus in the New Testament responds to each woman and what this discloses about His character and how He responds to you.REVEAL provides an opportunity to identify specific character traits, responses to God, and acts of faith, as well as your similar traits, responses, and acts of faith.PRAY asks you to prayerfully consider how the woman&’s story ties into the work God is doing in your life right now.BONUS SECTIONS: PAIRS where you&’ll be asked to consider the women in pairs, finding the commonalities in their callings and challenges. Some of the women knew one another. Others were connected simply by a thread of common purpose, one that becomes clearer by studying the women side by side.Lessons include:SarahHagarRachelLeahTamarRuthDeborahJaelHannahMiriamEstherRahabMaryMarthaMary, Mother of JesusMary Magdalene
The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak Workbook: Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families
by Shannon BreamEXPLORE THE INTIMATE CONNECTION BETWEEN FAITH AND FAMILYGod uses mothers and daughters in critical roles throughout the Old and New Testaments. They are often used to change the course of history, but more importantly, these female relationships and roles reveal a deeper depth of God&’s love for and faithfulness to each of us.This workbook is based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak. In these nine lessons, you will consider the parallels between the relationships, experiences, and challenges of women in the Bible as mothers and daughters and your own. You&’ll reflect on how God focused on their faith and trust—and how He is doing the same with you.Each lesson includes four components:REFLECT invites you to read key moments of each woman&’s life in the Bible and connect with her story.CONNECT asks you to consider how God in the Old Testament or Jesus in the New Testament responds to each woman and what this discloses about His character and how He responds to you.REVEAL provides an opportunity to identify how God works through the woman&’s relationship, responses to God, and acts of faith, as well as your similar relationships, responses, and acts of faith.PRAY asks you to prayerfully consider how the woman&’s story and how her relationship ties into the work God is doing in your life right now.BONUS SECTIONS: MIRACLES where you&’ll be asked to consider the phenomenal eye witness accounts experienced by mothers and daughters and how those incredible events continue to impact your life today.Lessons include:Jochebed and MiriamRuth and NaomiElizabeth and MaryRebekahBathshebaMary, Mother of JesusDinahEstherMichal
How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book: A Guided Tour
by Gordon D. Fee Douglas StuartReading the Old Testament doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its thirty-nine books.For each book of the Old Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Old Testament using their unique approach:Orienting Data - Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book.Overview - A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book.Specific Advice for Reading - Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing.A Walk Through - The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole.How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the New Testament Book by Book and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Old Testament for yourself.
Our Divine Mischief
by Hanna HowardA sweeping YA fantasy inspired by Scottish history and folklore, Our Divine Mischief takes readers on a journey told in three voices: a determined heroine, an outcast young man, and a wish-granting canine. Their adventure spans an island fishing village to the king&’s court in a story about identity, belonging, and the love between a human and her dog. The Goddess Trial is designed to push young people to their edge and mark their coming of age, but Áila LacInis is ready for whatever it brings. She sets sail from her small fishing village to the island of the goddess Yslet, fully expecting a divine encounter, but what she finds is … nothing at all. The goddess is completely absent, and the only thing on the island is a dirty, mangy dog. Suddenly, everything Áila has ever known and believed is upended and her future becomes shrouded in uncertainty. Hew already completed the Goddess Trial and received the designation of Unblessed. He is an outcast in the village, until he is tasked with assisting Áila through a series of Ordeals the town elders designed to compensate for her failed Trial. For the first time, he has hope he can make something of his life. Orail isn&’t quite sure who or what she is. She remembers little before Áila&’s arrival on the island, and now all she knows is that she&’ll never leave Áila&’s side. But as she begins to realize and remember, she discovers powers—and an identity—she never could have imagined. Told from three perspectives, Our Divine Mischief is an epic fantasy inspired by Scottish history and mythology that includes political intrigue, a sweeping love story, and an exploration of the powerful bond between dogs and humans. Our Divine Mischief is:A YA fantasy adventure for fans of Rebecca Ross&’s A River Enchanted, Garth Nix&’s Abhorsen books, and the Outlander series.Told from three points of view, one of which is a mysterious, poetic canine.Perfect for readers 13 and up.
The Zondervan 2024 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 2024 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
Don't Sink Your Own Ship: 20 Spiritual Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way
by Max AndersDon't Sink Your Own Ship equips believers with simple truths for living fulfilling lives, because sometimes it's all too easy to sail into trouble unnecessarily. In this lighthearted guide, bestselling author and Bible teacher, Max Anders, gives powerfully practical insights that, if heeded, can keep you afloat in even the most treacherous of seas.Generously punctuated by interesting and sometimes outrageous stories, Max walks readers through 20 spiritual lessons, providing biblical clarity on problems we all face. Each lesson includes application questions, scripture references, and recommended reading. The book's format and the teaching guideline included at the end make this an ideal small group resource.Whether you read this book individually or as a group, you'll get a fresh grip on transforming truths, like:The small stuff in life will build up to become big stuff, if you let it.We become what we think about.We are created for love. It's the principle of existence and its only end.Success is being faithful to what God asks of us and leaving the results to HimUnless we are willing to forgive, our wounds will never heal.Truth seekers, new Christians, and established Christians alike will benefit from the simple reminders that this book provides. You don't have to learn your lessons the hard way.
Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook: Apologetics Edition
by Thomas NelsonPlan a full year of sermons with Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook. Inspiration doesn't always have to come from the mountain top. God can just as easily use a resource like Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook to give you fresh and new ideas for your sermons, small group meetings, and seasonal gatherings. With suggestions for creative outlines, scripture text, preaching techniques and historical notes, use this sourcebook as a jumping off point when talking to God about the message He wants you to deliver. This Apologetics Edition of Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook has an emphasis on evangelism and includes a sermon series focusing on apologetics.Features include:Sermons, creative outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the yearSpecial articles focusing on evangelismWorship helps, including hymns, prayers, and Scripture textInspirational thoughts and preaching techniquesSermons of special occasions and holidaysSermons and register pages for weddings and funeralsWith Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook, you'll have engaging content for every Sunday of the year that your congregation will not just listen to, but truly hear.
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind
by Louie GiglioIn this six-session video Bible study (video streaming code included), bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy's lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). God has prepared a table for you. It's set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It's an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhealthy thoughts and experience rest and nourishment at God's table.The Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table study offers biblical insight on how to:Cancel the lies that will wreck your life and take the empowering steps to live fully alive in ChristRestore peace and rest in your life by taking authority over your thoughtsBreak free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking and recapture your emotionsEmbrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances Sessions and run times include:The Table Before Us (21:30)The Tactics of the Enemy (22:00)The Battle for Our Mind (22:30)The Path to Victory (22:30)God&’s Invitation Always Stands (22:30)In the Presence of Our Enemies (23:00) You can find freedom from the battles in your mind if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face.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.
The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Mike BerenstainSearch and find through your favorite Bible stories with the Berenstain Bears! Readers will love exploring each and every page of this interactive book and discovering all the carefully hidden objects. Perfect for quiet time, traveling, summer reading, or any time, The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find will deliver hours of fun while also building important skills, such as concentration, reading comprehension, attention to detail and early math skills like counting 1-10.The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Children ages 3-6Quiet time, boredom busters, road trips, stocking stuffers, Easter baskets, or other gift giving occasionsKids who love puzzles, games, and activities The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
The Expectation Gap: The Tiny, Vast Space between Our Beliefs and Experience of God
by Steve CussLearn how to quiet your inner critic, confront chronic anxiety, and relax into God's perfect presence.Do you truly experience the promises Jesus gave to those who follow him—the benefits of peace, freedom, and love? The fact is that many of us struggle with a gap between what we believe about God and how we encounter him in our everyday lives. We don't want our faith to be merely conceptual—we want to experience it viscerally—and yet we often come up against one or more of these major gaps: I believe God loves me, but I don't feel it.I believe God is with me, but I don't see him.I thought I'd be further along in my spiritual progress by now. In The Expectation Gap, Steve Cuss—pastor and founder of the leadership organization Capable Life—offers tangible tools for engaging with God in a deeper, more soul-satisfying way. You'll unveil harmful expectations and patterns that keep you spiritually stuck so that you can replace them with habits and practices that will lead to a more vibrant faith life."This is the most helpful book I've read in my thirty-five years of ministry when it comes to recognizing, naming, and bridging the gap between what we believe about God and what we experience from God." —Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women
John Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Life in His Name (40 Days Through the Book)
by Kyle IdlemanWHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR TRUST?We all believe in something. We all put our faith in what we trust will sustain us and help us move ahead. For some of us, that might be a relationship or a job. For others, it could be an education, a financial portfolio, or a political platform. But the disciple John, in his Gospel, invites us to put our belief in something much more secure. As he states, &“These things [in my Gospel] are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name&” (John 20:31).In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman reveals that John didn&’t write his Gospel just to tell us about a profound teacher or a powerful miracle worker. Rather, his purpose was to tell us about the very Son of God who came to this earth so that we &“may have life, and have it to the full&” (John 10:10). John challenges us to trust in Christ—and to demonstrate our faith in him through the way we live and love others.The 40 Days Through the Book series helps you actively engage with God&’s Word. Each study encourages you to read through a book of the Bible at least once during the course of the study. As you do, you will gain an understanding of the background and culture of the book, insights into key passages that you might have overlooked before, and clear takeaways that you can apply today to your life.Sessions and video run times:The Word Became Flesh (15:30)Grace for the Outcast (15:00)Grace for the Broken (15:30)Truth for the Clueless (18:00)Truth for the Confused (15:00)We Have Seen His Glory (17:30)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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.
The God of the How and When Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordTrusting God When You Don&’t Know the DetailsThe Bible reveals that God&’s plans are greater than our own and that he executes those plans in his own timing. &“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways&” (Isaiah 55:9). Yet this often trips us up, because we want to know all the details of exactly how God is working and when he will deliver.In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel tell the stories of five people in Scripture—Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Joshua, and Mary, the mother of Jesus—who also wondered how and when God would come through for them. Each of them had to step out in faith and obey God without knowing the details of what would happen in their story. As you study their examples, you will discover what it likewise means for you to trust that God&’s ways are higher than your own—and what it takes to step out in faith.Each session includes clips from The God of the Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and touching visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsHow to use this guide sectionVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsSessions and video run times:The Holy Land (19:00)Abraham (19:00)Sarah (19:00)Moses (18:30)Joshua (19:00)Mary (22:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)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.
The God of His Word Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordGod&’s love for you is the same yesterday, today, and forever.If you want to know about God, all you have to do is open the pages of his Word. The Bible reveals that God is a creator and lover of justice. He is all-powerful and merciful. He is wise and shines the light of his truth to guide you. He is a God of all people, for he sent his only Son into the world, so that &“whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life&” (John 3:16).In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel explore some of the names for God used in Scripture and reveal what they say about his nature and character. You will discover—as so many of the men and women in Scripture discovered before you—that God&’s love, mercy, and care for his creation never changes. The God of his Word always keeps his Word . . . and he promises to always care for you.Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsSessions and video run times:God of Creation (20:00)God of Mercy (19:30)God of Power (19:00)God of Wisdom (20:00)God of Light (21:00)God of All People (21:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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.
The God Who Sees Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordGod sees you in every situation in life.In the Bible, we read that Hagar gave God the name El Roi, &“the God who sees,&” when she recognized that the Lord had seen her in her plight. In our lives, we often wonder if God sees us when trials feel endless, or problems resurface, or once-defeated illnesses return again to impact us. These moments make us question if God sees us and if he truly cares.In this six-session video Bible study, Kathie Lee Gifford and Joanne Moody delve into the lives of five people in the Bible who, like us, wondered if God saw them in their distress. Through the stories of Hagar, Ruth, Boaz, David, and Mary of Magdala, you will discover that even in the darkest times, God constantly watches over you. He has promised to never abandon you, and he empowers you to fulfill the purpose that he has for your life.Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsSessions and video run times:The Desert (24:00)Hagar (22:00)Ruth (22:00)Boaz (22:00)David (21:30)Mary of Magdala (22:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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.
The God of the Other Side Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordIn the Gospels, we often read of Jesus telling his disciples to travel to the &“other side&” of the Sea of Galilee. What we don&’t often realize is what this other side represented. It was the region of the Decapolis, where many pagan religions were practiced. The disciples, under Jewish law, would have been considered unclean even to step foot there.In this six-session video Bible study, Kathie Lee Gifford and Joanne Moody reveal how Jesus broke through social barriers and reached those on the &“other side&” whom society had abandoned. Through the stories of the Demoniac, Samaritan Woman, Prodigal Son, four friends of the paralyzed man, and Cornelius and Peter, you will discover the incredible lengths to which God will go to reach those who are lonely, lost, and left behind. You will be challenged to follow Jesus&’ example and daily go to the other side for those who need his love.Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflectionSessions and video run times:The Other Side (23:00)The Demoniac (24:00)The Samaritan Woman (22:00)The Prodigal Son (22:00)Cornelius and Peter (23:00)The Power of Unity (23:00)
The Hope in Our Scars: Finding the Bride of Christ in the Underground of Disillusionment
by Aimee ByrdAimee Byrd peels back the church's underlying and pervasive theology of power to face the shame that lurks there and find the lasting hope of belonging in Christ.Some things happening in the church these days should provoke our anger. It's racked with scandals of fraud, abuse, cover-up. It's embroiled in racism, misogyny, marginalization, and hatred. The truth is that we have to fight to love Christ's church. Many of us are left wondering what kind of hope can the church offer if its leaders will not care for its wounds, admit their complicity, and move toward true reconciliation with God's people.From the author of Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood comes a passionate plea to work through our disillusionment with the church and rediscover what's true and beautiful about our covenantal union with Christ.Having tread her own path of disillusionment, Aimee Byrd invites us to see Christ among the chaos so apparent in his church. Along the way, Aimee guides us through deeply theological and personal reflections on how we can:Cultivate healthier forms of trust by recognizing power structures at work.Understand the limits of authority, and free ourselves from tribes and celebrity culture.Take appropriate social risks by speaking up when we're uncomfortable.Rediscover how our stories matter to God. This book is written to those who have been wounded by the church. To those who have suffered abuse at the hands of church leaders and are left with deep scars. To those who are disillusioned or deconstructing their faith, The Hope in Our Scars offers a way forward with a God who walks with us in our affliction and wants to make it into something beautiful.
The Beginner's Bible Craft and Activity Book: 30 Fun Projects Based on Bible Stories (The Beginner's Bible)
by The Beginner's BibleUnleash your creativity and make your favorite Bible stories come to life! Featuring 30 fun and engaging activities, including crafts and recipes, with easy-to-follow instructions, The Beginner&’s Bible Craft and Activity Book turns any time into playtime. Kids will love transforming everyday objects into artful masterpieces, and each craft is inspired by a beloved Bible story right from The Beginner&’s Bible!The Beginner's Bible is a perennial favorite with young children and their parents, impacting 28 million families for over 30 years. Now kids ages 4-8 can interact with their favorite Bible stories and characters like never before!The Beginner&’s Bible Craft and Activity Book:Features 30 fun and unique activities, including crafts and recipesTakes inspiration from favorite Bible stories from the Old and New TestamentsIncludes beautiful and unique crafts made from common household items, with easy-to-follow instructions and a shopping guideIs the perfect quiet time activity for kids 4-8 to do at home, during Sunday school, or wherever inspiration strikesFeatures vibrant, three-dimensional art and full-color photosIs part of The Beginner&’s Bible® brand, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time, impacting 28 million families for over 30 years Review The Beginner&’s Bible&’s complete library for dozens of titles available for kids of all ages and reading levels.