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Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God: How God Speaks Today Through Prophecies, Dreams, and Visions
by Jack S. DeereNot only does God still speak to us apart from the Scriptures—we should expect Him to.This is the story of how Jack Deere learned to hear the voice of God in his life and how you can too.Now a modern classic, Jack wrote Surprised by the Voice of God over twenty-five years ago. Based on that first book, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God has been entirely rewritten and includes additional thoughts and insights from a lifetime of hearing God speak.Deere will guide you through the Bible to discover the variety of creative, deeply personal ways God still communicates with us today. You'll learn: How God speaks with people apart from the Bible, though never in contradiction to it.The ways God revealed his thoughts to the men and women of the Bible.Why God continues to speak to us today using the same methods.Deere provides counsel and guidance for knowing how to accurately hear God speak through prophecies, dreams, visions, and other forms of divine communication. With candor, sensitivity, and a profound understanding of Scripture, Deere identifies our hindrances to hearing the voice of God and calls us to a more intimate relationship with God.Filled with fascinating stories and intimate personal accounts, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God is for all who want to walk in friendship with God
The Human Cloud: How Today's Changemakers Use Artificial Intelligence and the Freelance Economy to Transform Work
by Matthew Mottola Matthew Douglas CoatneyEmpower yourself with the knowledge to keep up with the rapidly changing technical world of work, as two workforce productivity and technology experts lay out a clear picture of the?coming?revolution?in how work is done and how jobs are shaped.If you listen to the news, robots are coming for your job. Full-time employment will soon be a thing of the past as organizations opt more to hire employees on a contract basis.?With technological advances across email, video, project management, and instant messaging platforms, being tied to a desk working full time for one company is becoming obsolete. So, where does that leave you?The Human Cloud may be the most important book you read to prepare for how work is done in the future. In these pages, human cloud technologist Matthew Mottola and AI expert Matthew Coatney help you not only clearly understand the transition you see happening around you, but they will also help you take advantage of it.In The Human Cloud, Mottola and Coatney inform you about topics including:How employees and employers will be able to take advantage of the new automated and freelance-based workplace.How they will be able to take advantage of the new technology disruptions the machine cloud will create.Why the changes employees and employers are seeing aren&’t the projection of doom that many are predicting.How to navigate the coming job marketplace.By replacing fear with knowledge, you will better understand how this shift in employment is a good thing, be equipped to embrace the positive?advantages new technology brings, and further secure how your own job is shaped so you are never left behind.
The Case for Christ Bible Study Guide Revised Edition: Investigating the Evidence for Jesus
by Lee Strobel Garry D. PooleIs there credible evidence that Jesus--the carpenter from the ancient town of Nazareth--really is the Son of God?In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), based on the New York Times bestselling book The Case for Christ, participants journey with Lee Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus.Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence that he was God's Son. But does their claim hold weight? And, if not, what evidence is there, especially outside the Bible? Lee Strobel--a former legal journalist and one-time atheist--presents the findings of his own search for truth.This study guide is ideal for:Believers who want to learn more about the hard evidence behind their faith.Christians who find themselves becoming uncertain or doubtful.Anyone investigating, curious, or even skeptical about Christianity.Sift through historical evidence and passages from a range of theologians, thinkers, philosophers, and laypeople on the topic of Jesus as you weigh compelling expert testimony that rejects easy answers.With discussion prompts, Bible passages, and personal reflection cues facilitated by contributor Garry Poole, Strobel invites you and your group to investigate the truth about Jesus Christ as he leads up to the facts that guided him from atheism to faith in Christ.By the end of this six-session study, groups may very well see Jesus in a new way--and even, like Strobel, find their life transformed.Sessions include:The Investigation of a LifetimeEyewitness EvidenceEvidence Outside the BibleAnalyzing JesusEvidence for the ResurrectionReaching Your VerdictDesigned for use with The Case for Christ Video Study 9780310698517 (sold separately).
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.
Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck: Because Fear Is Not the Boss of You
by Jennifer AllwoodDo you feel stuck? Unsure of where you want your life to go or what you're called to do? Entrepreneur and business coach Jennifer Allwood knows the courage and obedience it takes to push past the excuses, the history, and the distractions that hold you back so you can reach for the life God has for you.In Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck, Jennifer Allwood motivates and encourages you to seek a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationship with God. She equips you to identify what is holding you back, to embrace change, to practice obedience, and to find the courage to get unstuck--and stay that way.This high-design four-color book offers straightforward, honest advice and steps for men and women to:face your fearspray and listen for God's guidancemove past obstaclesgrow with the help of a compassionate guideenhance spiritual developmentWith space for journaling and questions that encourage deeper reflection, this portable and giftable book is a beautiful gift or self-purchase for someone who is looking to make a decision, get over a hurdle, climb out of a pit, or transcend to the next level, whether personally, professionally, in relationships, and more.Journey with Jennifer Allwood as she coaches you to a life of purpose and bravery as you reach for God's dreams for you.
An Introduction to Biblical Greek Grammar: Elementary Syntax and Linguistics
by Dana M. HarrisAn Introduction to Biblical Greek Grammar focuses on the linguistic and syntactic elements of Koine Greek to equip learners for accurate interpretation. Drawing upon twenty years of Greek teaching experience and the latest developments in linguistics and syntax, Harris introduces students to basic linguistic concepts and categories necessary for grasping Greek in ways that are clear and intuitive. This solid foundation enables students first to internalize key concepts, then to apply and build upon them as more complex ideas are introduced.Several features are specifically designed to aid student's learning:Key concepts are graphically coded to offer visual reinforcement of explanations and to facilitate learning forms and identifying their functionsKey concepts are followed by numerous examples from the Greek New TestamentStudents learn how to mark Greek texts so that they can begin to "see" the syntax, identify the boundaries of syntactic units, and construct syntactic outlines as part of their preaching or teaching preparationFour integrative chapters, roughly corresponding to the midterms and final exams of a two-semester sequence, summarize material to date and reinforce key concepts. Here students are also introduced to exegetical and interpretive concepts and practices that they will need for subsequent Greek studies and beyond."Going Deeper" and "For the Curious" offer supplemental information for students interested in learning more or in moving to advanced language study.The accompanying workbook and video lectures (both sold separately) reinforce key concepts through additional contact with the material from each chapter of the grammar. All exercises in the workbook are taken from the Greek New Testament and the Septuagint and include extensive syntactical and exegetical notes to aid students.
Wild at Heart Study Guide, Updated Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John EldredgeIn this updated edition of the bestselling classic, author John Eldredge reminds men they need adventure in their lives . . . in their work, in their love, and their spiritual lives. He reveals how God designed men to be dangerous. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: to be a hero, to be a warrior, and to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men today have abandoned these dreams and desires—aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death.In this provocative six-session video study (DVD/digital video downloads sold separately), John Eldredge explains how God wants to heal these deep wounds from earlier years that take away a man's confidence and—in some cases—his masculinity. He shows that deep within the heart of every man is a longing for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue—because that is how God created him. It is time for the church to reclaim these wounded warriors. It is time to give men permission to be what God designed them to be—dangerous, passionate, alive, and free!Sessions include:The Heart of a ManThe WoundA Battle to FightAn Adventure to LiveA Beauty to RescueA Band of BrothersDesigned for use with the Wild at Heart Updated Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Girls' Ministry 101: Ideas for Retreats, Small Groups, and Everyday Life with Teenage Girls
by Whitney ProsperiFor Girls Only!Fact #1–Chances are that girls make up half or more of your youth group.Fact #2–Ministering to girls presents unique challenges and opportunities.Fact #3–Because of facts #1 and 2, you need Girls’ Ministry 101.This handbook on meeting your girls’ all-important spiritual needs will take you from zero to full speed as you:• Discover secrets of building relationships with teenage girls.• Explore your girls’ worlds.• Recruit and empower volunteers.• Create opportunities for young women to grow.Packed with insights and wisdom from youth ministers experienced in working with teenage girls, Girls’ Ministry 101 also offers ideas for finding and training the right woman for the job, events and retreats, questions to spark conversation, and much, much more. Whether you’re a man or a woman, a vet or a volunteer, Girls’ Ministry 101 will provide you with the tools to make sure that the love of Christ is effectively conveyed to the girls in your group.
Captivating Bible Study Guide, Updated Edition: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul
by Stasi EldredgeDo you feel like you have to settle for a life of duty?Many women feel pressure to strive to be the women they "ought" to be, often living with the sense that they&’ve failed. Sadly, too many messages for Christian women do nothing but add to the pressure: "Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman." The effect has not been good on the feminine soul. But her heart is still there.Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the beauty of the story. Those desires are far more than child's play. They are the secret to the feminine heart.Staci Eldredge wrote Captivating to share that your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. Throughout this study guide, you will:Learn how to guard the most important thing about you...your heart.Find courage to walk away from the ways we live out of fear.Let God tenderly open our wounds to set us free.Fight the right enemy, which is not men. And it's not women.Possess a beauty that is worth pursuing.Our wounds reveal what we are meant to bring to the world.The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel are telling you of the life God created you to live. Really. He offers to come now, as the Hero of your story--to rescue your heart and release you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman. A woman who is truly captivating.Sessions include:The Heart of a WomanFallen EveThe Wound and the HealerA Special HatredBeauty to UnveilYour Irreplaceable RoleDesigned for use with the Captivating Updated Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution: Powerful Revenue Strategies to Take You to the Next Level
by Michael Solomon Laurence PagnoniTo survive and ultimately thrive, a nonprofit needs forceful revenue strategies and an organizational culture that champions them, and this book shows you just how to do it.Between government cutbacks, shrinking endowments, and business belt-tightening, the nonprofit sector may end up being the biggest victim of today&’s unpredictable market that few even hear about. However, this does not mean that nonprofits aren&’t just as vital as before--if not more so--or that yours cannot receive the regular funding it needs to fulfill the mission you heroically set out to do. It&’s going to take the same type of advanced organizational and competitive strategies that the most successful for-profit businesses have utilized to remain atop the leader board.Bridging the gap between theory and practical methods, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution shows you how to:Ensure that executive leadership and board dynamics fully support fundraising initiativesBuild a broad constituency of donors aligned to the missionDetermine the right level of funding diversificationUse tactics such as challenge drives, stretch gifts, and corporate matching; parlor gatherings; leadership councils; year-end drives; corporate partnerships; and major campaigns to power revenue, increase access to wealthy donors, and raise their community profileProactively encourage planned givingAvoid revenue plateausComplete with stories of those who have done this exceptionally well, as well as &“casebooks&” of the strategies-in-action, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution reveals how any nonprofit can implement advanced fundraising methods and secure the funds they need to excel.
Find Your People Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World
by Jennie AllenYou Aren't Alone in Feeling AloneNever in the history of civilization have we been more connected and felt more alone. We are all so lonely. What if the ways we have set up our lives are fundamentally broken?In the Find Your People video Bible study, bestselling author Jennie Allen looks at the original community in Genesis, the Trinity, and the creation of people to see what God had planned for us all along, Jennie offers practical solutions for creating true community in a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before.Drawing on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life, Jennie helps us discover exactly how to dive into the deep end and experience the full wonder of community. Along the way, we'll discover the five life patterns required to build deep, connected relationships.You were created to play, engage, adventure, and explore—with others. Because while the ache of loneliness is real, it doesn't have to be your reality.This study guide includes:Individual access to seven streaming video sessionsPersonal study between sessionsLeader's GuideStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code my not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Handbook for Strategic HR: Best Practices in Organization Development from the OD Network
by OD NetworkThis forward-thinking book introduces HR leaders to core organization development strategies and skills--providing creative approaches, practical tips, and proven methods to help them succeed.Since the 1990s, a transformation has occurred within the role of human resources departments. HR professionals are being called upon to help determine priorities in running the business, craft organizational development strategies, and shape the culture within their company.Through a compendium of the best thinking on the subject, you&’ll learn how to strategically: identify where best to foster change in the organization,team up with consultants and senior-level staff in leading a change project,improve employee engagement,include others in the important work of the organization,and operate effectively in cross-cultural and virtual working situations.Comprehensive and practical, Handbook for Strategic HR includes 78 articles that will enable you see the big picture roles and responsibilities of human resource professionals today. Best of all, this book is approved for HRCI Recertification Credit--helping you to advance your career in numerous tangible ways.
Everyday Leader: Priceless leadership principles that connect to everyday life for the everyday leader
by Frank BoudreauThis book is a collection of leadership thoughts and principles that I know you will connect with in some way. But it wasn't intended to be read cover to cover in one sitting. I recommend you consider it like a devotional that you pick up and read a couple of times a week. For things like this I generally set a repeating calendar notice to remind me to spend a few minutes getting a bit of a leadership nugget or shot in the arm, so to speak. You could pick it up daily and read the book in a little over three months. Or you could schedule a couple days a week and spread it out over a year. So that each nugget or morsel has some time to really sink in as you apply the principle within. Whatever your style is, I know you will get some value out of this book and I trust it will have a positive impact on your ability to lead your team.I have been a student of leadership for a very long time. I first read John Maxwell's book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership", in 1998. At the time I was a 30-year-old manager just a couple of years into my first leadership role. That book shifted gears for me and certainly had an impact on my ability to lead. Since then I've read so many good books on leadership and other related topics and benefitted from them. I've learned many approaches, habits, techniques, etc. on how to lead effectively. But then I had to learn how to apply those things to my circumstances and situations. So, for 2 decades I continued to read and apply, learn and apply, hear and apply and I continue to do so. And as I have learned I have always made it a priority to share what I learned with those around me. First as a peer, then as a boss, then as a certified life coach, and more recently as a certified leadership coach and teacher. With every opportunity I pour into anyone who showed a desire to learn and grow. I share my personal experiences of how I applied the principles that I had learned and would often recommend some of the books that helped me. But I never found the book that I was looking for. The book that would help people connect the widely written about principles to their everyday situations. It was the day-to-day application that only comes from experience and is best shared by stories and examples. For that reason, I wrote this book. It is a collection of many of the stories and illustrations I have shared over the years to help those hungry to learn and grow in their ability to lead. If you happen to be one of the many who read my blogs or social media posts over the years I want to thank you for listening and I pray that it encouraged you in some way to continue to grow and give your best to those who you were leading. If this is your first time reading my work, I pray that it will impact you in the same way.
The Complete Guide to Sales Force Incentive Compensation: How to Design and Implement Plans That Work
by Prabhakant Sinha Andris Zoltners Sally LorimerA well-designed and implemented incentive program is an essential tool for building a motivated, highly effective sales force that delivers the results you need.Incentive programs are seductively powerful but complicated instruments. Without careful planning and implementation, they can be too stingy to motivate, too complex to understand, too quick to reward mediocre results, and too difficult to implement. The Complete Guide to Sales Force Incentive Compensation is a practical, accessible, detailed roadmap to building a compensation system that gets it right by creating motivating incentives that produce positive outcomes.Packed with hundreds of real-life examples of what works and what doesn't, this important guide helps you:Understand the value of building an incentive plan that is aligned with your company's goals and culture.Avoid the common trap of overusing incentives to solve too many sales management problems.Measure the effectiveness of your current incentive program, employing easy-to-use tools and metrics for pinpointing its weak spots.Design a compensation plan that attracts and retains successful salespeople, including guidelines for determining the correct pay level, the best salary incentive mix, the proper performance measures, and the right performance payout relationship.Select an incentive compensation plan that works for your organization -- then test the plan before it is launched.Set territory-level goals that are fair and realistic, and avoid overpaying the sales force or demoralizing salespeople by having difficult goals or not fairly assigned.Create and manage sales contests, SPIFFs (Special Performance Incentive for Field Force), and recognition programs that consistently deliver the intended results.Manage a successful transition to a new compensation plan and build efficient administration systems to support your plan.Filled with ready-to-use formulas and assessment tools and a wealth of insights from frontline sales managers and executives, The Complete Guide to Sales Force Incentive Compensation is your hands-on, easy-to-read playbook for crucially important decisions.
In the Footsteps of the Savior Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Following Jesus Through the Holy Land
by Max LucadoEnrich Your Faith by Walking with JesusJoin Max Lucado on an inspirational journey through the hills, the dust, and the homes of the Holy Land! Discover, with new eyes, God&’s heart for his people and his deep love for you.In this video Bible study, you and your small group are invited to come with Max through Capernaum, Galilee, Bethany, Jerusalem, and more. As Max weaves together insights from his own travels to Israel with teaching from his bestselling books, he will guide you to walk where Jesus walked and ponder the promises he made.God has more in store for you than you can imagine! This video Bible study will provide you an encounter with the life-altering Holy One as you follow in the footsteps of the Savior through the Holy Land.Sessions and video run times:Capernaum: Following Jesus When You Doubt (20:00)Sea of Galilee: Following Jesus in Your Storms (20:00)Mount of Beatitudes: Following Jesus When You Worry (21:00)Temple Steps: Following Jesus…And Only Jesus (20:00)Garden Tomb: Following Jesus When You Need Hope (20:30)Caesarea by the Sea: Following Jesus When You Need Grace (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. (DVD also available separately.) 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.
Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners
by Dawn FotopulosAs a small business owner, having knowledge of crucial numbers is the most important tool you can equip yourself with to survive today&’s competitive marketplace. If you&’re not a numbers person, Accounting for the Numberphobic is to the rescue!Why do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers? Financial statements, ledgers, profit and loss reports--many avoid these and treat them like junk mail and phone solicitors. Nevertheless, it&’s true--you&’re not a numbers person. How can you learn to make sense out of all this Greek?This easy-to-follow guide demystifies your company's financial dashboard: the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. The book explains in plain English how each measurement reflects the overall health of your business--and impacts your decisions.In Accounting for the Numberphobic, you will discover:How your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits;How to identify the break-even point that means your business is self-sustaining;Real-world advice on measuring and increasing cash flow;What the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth;And much more!Don&’t leave your company&’s finances entirely in the hands of a third-party accounting service or an employee who is only loyal to the highest paycheck. Knowing the numbers yourself isn&’t just about seeing how your company is doing, it&’s about knowing where it is going--and guiding it toward the highest profits possible.
Beyond the Door: The Chronicles of the Team
by D.N. DettwilerTravel to the future...3030, to meet the Team, a group of friends determined to love not only each other but those that hate them the most. What will become of their convictions under fire? Will they truly give it all, or will their good intentions fall flat? And what if it is all for nothing?
Business Strategy: 21 Powerful Ways To Transform Your Business And Boost Your Profits Quickly (The\world's Greatest Mentors Ser.)
by Brian TracyTaking control of your company&’s destiny starts with planning strategically from the beginning.How will you determine if your company has succeeded if you can&’t base its performance on a well-defined business strategy? A strategic plan, established at your venture&’s birth, helps crystalize the future of the organization--mapping a clear path from where the company stands today to where you wish it to be.Setting a business strategy enables you to develop absolute clarity on priorities, organize resources, and get better results than ever before. Renowned business author Brian Tracy has provided a simple path to creating the specific business strategy needed for your company&’s success.In Business Strategy, Tracy will help you discover how to:Ask the five key questions vital to any strategic planDetermine a corporate mission that lifts and inspires peopleDefine themselves in relation to their competitionReposition their business with new products, services, and technologyAnticipate crises, and more!Incorporating wide-ranging examples--from Alexander the Great to IBM to General Electric--this concise, practical guide gives readers proven ideas for increasing their company&’s bottom line and maximizing their strengths and opportunities. The path to success starts at the beginning!
Cure for the Common Life Workbook
by Max LucadoMax Lucado wrote Cure for the Common Life to help you find your uniqueness. Now, in Cure for Common Life Small Group Study, Max teams with People Management International. In this engaging and dynamic 6-week small group study, you will learn how to: pay attention to your uniqueness, unpack your life to discover your S.T.O.R.Y., strengthen and enhance your relationships, discover your career strengths, and live in your sweet spot every day of your life!
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
Romans: Experiencing Peace Together in a Chaotic World (New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series)
by Scot McKnightDiscover redemptive peace in the book of Romans."Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity!"—Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacherThe church in Rome was split into differing groups and in their zeal to advocate for their viewpoints had gone over the line of gospel mission to controlling ambition.In trying to unify a congregation he&’d never met, the Apostle Paul starts the first half of his letter reminding the believers of their redemption in Jesus, anticipating the unity for their life together. Paul ends with a call for peace; a redemptive peace that speaks to how to live in relation to our state, our work, our church, and our households.Romans is the most influential document in the New Testament for the formation of what Christians believe today. But it also has importance for how to live that belief in our chaotic world.Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Scot McKnight explores the links between the Bible&’s world and ours, presenting the enduring relevance of the letter to the Romans for us today.In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:Original Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.Practical Application: Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Grace for the Moment Volume I, Ebook: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year (A 365-Day Devotional)
by Max LucadoStart your day with renewed hope and abounding grace as you experience God's presence in every moment.With more than 3.5 million copies sold and lives impacted, Grace for the Moment by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will touch your life as it shows you the help and hope of God in everyday moments. This 365-day devotional will speak to your heart and mind in a special way in whatever moment you are in.Life can be crushing. At times it feels like it comes at us 100 miles per hour. And it can leave us feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure. Sometimes we don't even know what we need, we just know we need help. But help is closer than we realize. God is always there. In every moment. Max says, &“God stands between us and our need, waiting to help us. Not too soon, nor too late. Just on time. God will make sure you have what you need.&”Grace for the Moment, Volume I is a treasure trove of inspiration and hope, offering you a year-long journey of daily devotionals designed to enrich your soul and help you experience God's boundless grace. In Grace for the Moment, Volume I, you'll find:Daily Scripture readings to help turn your heart to God's Word and embrace their promises for your lifeShort reflections that provide impactful lessons, which have the power to change your lifeValuable insight to help you see the everyday moments God is presentInspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness Grace for the Moment, Volume I is perfect as an encouraging devotional for personal use or as a gift for any occasion:Mother's DayFather's DayBirthdaysGraduationsWeddingsAppreciation giftsSeasons of grief and lossFriends or family in need of encouragementHoliday gift giving Heartwarming, encouraging, and hopeful, Grace for the Moment, Volume I will meet you in whatever moment you are in and point you toward God's boundless grace and mercy where all your needs are met and abundantly exceeded.
30 Life Principles, Revised and Updated: A Guide for Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God
by Charles F. StanleyDr. Charles Stanley lays out 30 Life Principles that can help you become more like Christ every day.In 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.
Great Days with the Great Lives: Daily Insight from Great Lives of the Bible (A 365-Day Devotional)
by Charles R. Swindoll"We desperately need role models worth following. Authentic heroes. People of integrity. Great lives to inspire us to do better, to climb higher, to stand taller." --Chuck SwindollGreat Days with the Great Lives is a collection of biographies taken from the Great Lives from God's Word series. Each day provides a Scripture reference and devotional thought based on the experience of some of the greatest heroes of the Bible--men and women whose authentic walk with God will teach you, encourage you, and warn you.These profiles in character from one of America's most beloved teachers, Chuck Swindoll, offer you hope for the future. They show you that God can do extraordinary things through ordinary men and women like you. They teach you what it means to be a genuinely spiritual person--someone after God's own heart.
Resilient Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times
by John EldredgeA ROAD MAP TO FINDING THE JOY YOU&’VE LOSTThe longing for joy is one of the deepest yearnings of the human heart. After times of trial—including the pandemic, economic turmoil, wars and rumors of war, and grief— our desire rises to the surface demanding relief. We&’ve had to rally. Yet at some point, we have to replenish our soul&’s reserves or we will burn out.In this Resilient study series, John Eldredge provides the awareness and skills you need to strengthen your weary soul. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture, Christian tradition, and practical experiences, Resilient offers powerful supernatural graces to sustain you through these trying times as well as prepare you for future storms. Resilient leads you to the peace only God can give in a world gone mad—and helps you receive from Jesus the strength that prevails.This study guide includes:Individual access to five 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 Strength That Prevails (17:30)Glory or Desolation (21:00)Unconverted Places (19:30)The Deep Well Inside Us (22:30)Don&’t Look Back (26:30)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 12/31/2027. 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.