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3: The Numbers of Hope
by Max Lucado*Entirely rewritten and re-filmed for a more focused and deeply personal study of the most-loved verse in the Bible—John 3:16.In this updated classic Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado pulls back the curtain on his favorite Bible passage to move you to a profound awareness of God's limitless love, His incalculable sacrifice, and the certainty of His offer of eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This passage is a twenty-six-word parade of hope. A verse brief enough to write on a napkin or memorize in a moment...and solid enough to weather 2,000 years of storms and questions.With deeply personal accounts of the way this verse shaped Max's own faith journey, this study will reveal the gospel story surrounding the promise and unpack God's plan of restoration from the human problems of sin and death. If you know nothing about the Bible, the promise of John 3:16 is where to start.It's time to live as if you've been "born again", as if you've already been redeemed. It's time to live into the promise, to trust it—so much that this message of God's unending love overflows from you to the world.This video 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 five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).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.
3: The Numbers of Hope-Teen Edition
by Max LucadoBased on the beloved verse of John 3:16, Max Lucado brings insight to help teens apply this important teaching to their lives. 3:16 is certain to be one of Max's most important titles ever. Max offers his unique and simple storytelling for this important message while Tricia Goyer writes teen responses to Max's message, guiding teens to fully understand how this verse can impact their lives. From confession to praise, these responses are sure to bring an insightful look into the personal faith of teens. Note: White silicone bracelet no longer available with this edition. To order bracelet seperately, use ISBN 9781400312634.
3D of Happiness: Pleasure, Meaning & Spirituality: Based on Science, Philosophy & Personal Experience
by Necati Aydin3D of Happiness shows that the failure in finding happiness in modern times is largely due to the mistake of limiting the search for happiness to the hedonic (pleasure) dimension. It delves into the meaning and spiritual dimensions of happiness in order to help individuals increase their levels of happiness.3D of Happiness covers a personal and scientific journey of searching for happiness through pleasure, meaning, and spirituality. It is the story of a former shepherd, Necati Aydin, who was at the bottom 1% of the world’s population, living in complete poverty and deprivation. He managed to acquire two PhDs and climbed to the top 1% in terms of possessions and position. Nonetheless, he failed to achieve happiness along the way. In 3D of Happiness, Necati shares his journey of having, doing, and being which turned out to be a cycle of deprivation, emulation, accomplishment, and disappointment. He reveals his success in finally finding happiness through a converging path of science, philosophy, and spirituality.
3Story Participant's Guide: Preparing for a Lifestyle of Evangelism
by Dave RahnYou have a story to tell. Maybe you didn't realize that. When you decided to follow Jesus, your story really started to develop. God has a story to tell. Since before you were born, God has been pursuing you. He sent his son for you—and your friends. Your friends have stories. Maybe their stories don't include Jesus—yet. That's where you and 3Story come in. Evangelism is an essential element of every youth group. But when traditional evangelism methods prove awkward, ineffective, or uncomfortable for students to embrace, it’s almost impossible to equip your students to understand and share their faith. But 3Story® is different. 3Story is a way of life that guides followers of Christ to BE good news while telling stories of THE Good News. Based squarely on relationships, 3Story focuses God’s story, my story (the student), and their story (their friends). This curriculum course based on Youth for Christ’s 3Story training presents an interactive learning experience that equips students to live and practice the 3Story lifestyle—a biblically based, culturally relevant form of discipleship-evangelism that emphasizes being real in personal interactions.
4 Chair Discipling: What He Calls Us to Do (Like Jesus Series)
by Dann SpaderDann Spader is a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. Through studying the life of Christ and His disciple-making methods, Dann developed 4 Chair Discipling, a simple picture for others to follow. Jesus&’ last words on earth had a few very specific instructions: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.But what does that mean for us today? Well, it&’s not easy. But it is simple. Teacher and leader Dann Spader explains disciple-making as a process of moving people through four chairs, from someone seeking to know more about Christ to someone who makes disciples themselves.Chair 1: Come and See (John 1:39)Chair 2: Follow Me (John 1:43)Chair 3: Become a Fisher of Men (Matthew 4:19)Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit (John 15:16) In the process of His four-year ministry, Jesus realized that different people are at different stages of growth and development, and He works to challenge each of them to the next level. In 4 Chair Discipling, you&’ll get a clear and simple picture of how to follow in Jesus&’ footsteps and do the same thing.Learn how to implement the Like Jesus series into your small group, ministry and church to build a culture of disciple-making. Use the Like Jesus App and Digital Access platform for videos, assessment, engagement, real-time metrics are more, download today: http://LikeJesus.church
4 Chair Discipling: What He Calls Us to Do (Like Jesus Series)
by Dann SpaderDann Spader is a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. Through studying the life of Christ and His disciple-making methods, Dann developed 4 Chair Discipling, a simple picture for others to follow. Jesus&’ last words on earth had a few very specific instructions: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.But what does that mean for us today? Well, it&’s not easy. But it is simple. Teacher and leader Dann Spader explains disciple-making as a process of moving people through four chairs, from someone seeking to know more about Christ to someone who makes disciples themselves.Chair 1: Come and See (John 1:39)Chair 2: Follow Me (John 1:43)Chair 3: Become a Fisher of Men (Matthew 4:19)Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit (John 15:16) In the process of His four-year ministry, Jesus realized that different people are at different stages of growth and development, and He works to challenge each of them to the next level. In 4 Chair Discipling, you&’ll get a clear and simple picture of how to follow in Jesus&’ footsteps and do the same thing.Learn how to implement the Like Jesus series into your small group, ministry and church to build a culture of disciple-making. Use the Like Jesus App and Digital Access platform for videos, assessment, engagement, real-time metrics are more, download today: http://LikeJesus.church
4 Minutes to Happy: Be Happier, Healthier, and Live the Life of Your Dreams
by Shemane NugentA guide to getting more joy and balance in your life, building a stronger connection to God, and finding your purpose in just 4 minutes a day. It is easy to lose sight of what brings joy to one&’s life when one is so busy tending to the needs of others. In 4 Minutes to Happy, Shemane Nugent offers indispensable guidance that helps readers identify and reconnect with the things that make them feel happy. With real life experiences as examples, readers will discover their true, authentic self and become happier and healthier in only 4 minutes a day. The brief chapters provide healing strategies for the body, mind, and soul. There is also a journal space to dig down deep and stay focused. Throughout 4 Minutes to Happy, readers will laugh, cry, and reflect to uncover the abundance of health and happiness that is waiting for them.&“There are 1,440 minutes in a day, and Shemane&’s blueprints to a healthy mind and body require only four of them…A must read for everyone who wants to get from where they are to where they want to be.&”—Dr. David Friedman, USA Today–bestselling author of Food Sanity
4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
by Rhett SmithRhett Smith is a marriage and family therapist who has seen men of God torn between culture&’s interpretations of masculinity. Should they be manly-men or artistic-sensitive types? Is there a place for masculinity beyond (or between) these two definitions? Yes, there is. There is a place near God for those who love Him. For men tired of fighting culture&’s definitions, Rhett offers four reminders that will revive the life, families, and work of men seeking God:Reminder #1: Take care of yourself.Reminder #2: Find community.Reminder #3: Be ready to act.Reminder #4: Remember the work you love.Each reminder comes with thoughtful explanations and encouragement, along with a challenge to bring the reminder into practice. This piece is taken from Rhett&’s book, What It Means to Be a Man: God&’s Design in a World Full of Extremes,and is perfect for a few weeks of discussion at a men&’s Bible study or small group.Moody Collective Portions are short pieces of content taken from our full-length books. Our goal is to introduce our readers to a complete idea in a brief, concise, and inexpensive format. Most portions will take about 20 minutes to read.
4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
by Rhett SmithRhett Smith is a marriage and family therapist who has seen men of God torn between culture&’s interpretations of masculinity. Should they be manly-men or artistic-sensitive types? Is there a place for masculinity beyond (or between) these two definitions? Yes, there is. There is a place near God for those who love Him. For men tired of fighting culture&’s definitions, Rhett offers four reminders that will revive the life, families, and work of men seeking God:Reminder #1: Take care of yourself.Reminder #2: Find community.Reminder #3: Be ready to act.Reminder #4: Remember the work you love.Each reminder comes with thoughtful explanations and encouragement, along with a challenge to bring the reminder into practice. This piece is taken from Rhett&’s book, What It Means to Be a Man: God&’s Design in a World Full of Extremes,and is perfect for a few weeks of discussion at a men&’s Bible study or small group.Moody Collective Portions are short pieces of content taken from our full-length books. Our goal is to introduce our readers to a complete idea in a brief, concise, and inexpensive format. Most portions will take about 20 minutes to read.
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by Travis ThrasherNine months shy of hs 40th birthday, freelance music producer Tyler Harrison has started to experience horrific hallucinations. At first, he thinks it's just the stress of his job, but the hallucinations continue until they culminate at the three-day concert in Chicago, Lollapalloza, which he is covering for work. There he is approached by an older man who tells him that he's going to die on his fortieth birthday. The man claims to be an angel named Matthew, and even though he gives Tyler enough evidence to convince him he's telling the truth, he doesn't know what to do with the information. Tyler's underlying doubt and confusion about Matthew's prediction turn to anger, both at God and those around him. As he begins to exhibit destructive behavior, he befriends Ellis, an internationally known DJ. Tyler is scared that he really is about to die. He's scared for his sanity. He's scared that if he does die, he's not going to Heaven. He also soon becomes scared of Ellis, who is wild and opens up a door of temptation to Tyler. As Tyler begins falling in a downward spiral of fear and confusion, he reaches out to a pastor he met, Will, and tries to right his wrongs with some of the important people in his life in a desperate attempt to find peace before his 40th birthday.
40 Days Living the Jesus Creed: Updated Edition
by Scot McKnightThe bestselling 40-day devotional based on The Jesus Creed now with a study guide for church, book, house church, and study groups"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. And...love your neighbor as yourself."Scot McKnight has come to call this vital teaching of our Lord the Jesus Creed. He recites it throughout the day every day and challenges you to do the same. You may find that, if you do, you will learn to love God more creatively and passionately, and find new ways to love those around you. Includes a study guide for small groups by Rev'd. Dr. Kevin Maney.The Rev. Dr. Kevin Maney spent 30 years as a teacher and professor in K-16 education, receiving a PhD in curriculum and instruction before earning a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Trinity School for Ministry and being ordained a priest in the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes, part of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) in 2008. He is rector of St. Augustine's Anglican Church near Columbus, OH.
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.
40 Days Through the Prayers of Jesus: A Journey to Pray More Like Christ
by Tim CameronA forty-day journey to intimately understand the prayers of Jesus and help you apply them practically to your prayer life in order to grow in your relationship with God. As you examine the times Jesus prayed in Scripture, you will learn how to avoid the hindrances to prayer and how to pray so you get answers.Through this forty-day journey, you also will discover: • How prayer opens us to the power of the Holy Spirit • Why people don&’t pray • The importance of the Word in prayer • The first and most important step in prayer • The power of praying as a child does • What Christ prayed for • How to pray when God does not meet your expectations
40 Days With Jesus: Celebrating His Presence (Jesus Calling®)
by Sarah YoungHonor the Easter season for 40 days with our Redeemer. The sanctity of Easter...how do you approach and honor this holy time of year? Now you can spend 40 days with Jesus--from leading up to His death on Good Friday, to celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday--and draw into worship and praise as never before. Select devotionals from Sarah Young's bestselling Jesus Calling are compiled into this gift book to create an experience of closeness with the Savior during the Lenten season. Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 25.
40 Days With the Holy Spirit: A Journey to Experience His Presence in a Fresh New Way
by R.T. KendallAre you hungry for more of the Holy Spirit in your life? Are you ready for a personal encounter with Him that will change your life? The Holy Spirit is greater than our theology, bigger than our denominations, and truly beyond anything we can imagine. In Forty Days With the Holy Spirit, respected preacher and theologian R. T. Kendall takes you on a journey through daily readings from his book, Holy Fire, that will: · Present inspiring insight into the Holy Spirit · Provide a scriptural basis for deeper study · Direct your prayer time as you seek to know and encounter Him in a fresh new way · Provide journaling space to record your experiences with Him If you desire to increase your knowledge of this most misunderstood member of the trinity, or if you long to experience His presence in your life in a deeper way than ever before, this book is for you.
40 Days and 40 Nights: Darwin, Intelligent Design, God, Oxycontin®, and Other Oddities on Trial in Pennsylvania
by Matthew ChapmanIn this fascinating story of evolution, religion, politics, and personalities, Matthew Chapman captures the story behind the headlines in the debate over God and science in America.Kitzmiller v. Dover Board of Education, decided in late 2005, pitted the teaching of intelligent design (sometimes known as "creationism in a lab coat") against the teaching of evolution. Matthew Chapman, the great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, spent several months covering the trial from beginning to end. Through his in-depth encounters with the participants—creationists, preachers, teachers, scientists on both sides of the issue, lawyers, theologians, the judge, and the eleven parents who resisted the fundamentalist proponents of intelligent design—Chapman tells a sometimes terrifying, often hilarious, and above all moving story of ordinary people doing battle in America over the place of religion and science in modern life.
40 Days in God's Blessing: A Devotional Encounter
by Rebecca Barlow JordanMany Christians dont know what it means to truly experience Gods grace. They dont know how to open their hands, their eyes, or their hearts to his affection. In 40 DAYS IN GODS BLESSING, Rebecca Barlow Jordan invites readers to walk in the shadows of saints gone beforeto trace the footprints of Gods faithfulness in the lives of other believers. Through these moving stories, readers are brought face-to-face with the God who loves them more than they can imagine. Jordan inspires readers to seek out the God who wants to give them immeasurable grace. In just 40 days, readers will realize the blessings waiting especially for them.
40 Days in God's Presence: A Devotional Encounter
by Rebecca Barlow JordanDo we really understand what it means to enjoy God? To live in communion with Him? To truly experience His love? Many would have to answer no. Some people wonder if we're even supposed to enjoy God!
40 Days in the Word and Spirit: Prepare Your Heart for the Next Great Move of God
by R.T. KendallFROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF TOTAL FORGIVENESS It&’s time to rethink how you approach the Christian experience. This forty-day devotional will challenge you to confront your traditions, grow your faith, and prepare for what&’s ahead. As our world grows increasingly uncertain, many are anticipating an unprecedented move of God is just around the corner. Will those who have focused on the Spirit be the catalysts? Or those who have focused on the Word? Perhaps neither! This devotional is designed to prepare your heart for a glorious last-days awakening and shake you free from old paradigms that hinder the move of God. Drawing on teaching from his historic 1992 address at Wembley Conference Centre in London, R. T. Kendall takes you on a forty-day journey to make your heart ready for what he prophetically describes as &“a coming revival.&” Usher in a revival that is: Not based on feelings or emotionsInspired by God&’s WordFulfilled through the conviction and direction of the Holy Spirit
40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast.
by Alicia Britt CholeWhat if you fasted regret? What if your friends fasted comparison? What if your generation fasted escapism? What if your community fasted spectatorship? Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent.Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! 40 Days of Decrease is a guide for those hungering for a fresh Lenten/Easter experience. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole guides you through a study of Jesus&’ uncommon and uncomfortable call to abandon the world&’s illusions, embrace His kingdom&’s realities, and journey cross-ward and beyond.Containing readings, refection questions, daily fasts, ancient quotes, and more, each day offers a meaningful consideration of Jesus&’ journey and then invites you into a daily fast of heart-clutter—the stuff that sticks to your soul and weighs you down. You can begin your forty-day journey any time of the year, but you may find it especially meaningful as a Lenten preparation to live in awe of Jesus&’ resurrection.Each daily, 1000-word entry includes a:Devotion based on Jesus&’ lifeReflection question to guide journaling or group discussionHeart fast to inspire a tangible responseThought-provoking Lenten quoteOptional sidebar into the historical development of LentSuggested reading that takes you from John 12 to John 21Journaling space for reflectionIn the same way self cannot satisfy self no matter how long it feasts, self cannot starve self no matter how long it fasts. Decrease—like increase—is only holy when its destination is love. Dare to live awed by Christ&’s resurrection!
40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic
by Eric Huffman"Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see." --Martin LutherDo you ever wonder whether you’re really a Christian and cling to what’s left of your faith when you feel like an outsider — even among other believers.Have you ever doubted your faith? Have you ever, deep down in your heart, doubted that God was really present in your life? Or wondered whether everything you believed in as a Christian was false?Call it existential doubt. Call it "the dark night of the soul," as one Christian saint famously did. Whatever you call it, it’s real. It is personal, it is painful, it is distressing, and it can last for years? maybe even a lifetime. But you are not alone.40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic is for all those sports-talk listening, eye-rolling, Game-of-Thrones-loving, abnormal believers out there. If you’ve ever felt that your mind and soul were fighting, you’ll find solace in these awe and wonder-filled reflections by pastor and author Eric Huffman. This devotional helps us understand how we can cope with our questions, and provides insightful answers during our times of doubt.Product Features: Shares 40 devotionals on life and faith. Explores questions readers may be asking about their faith. Offers guidance for those wanting candid insight about Christianity.Weekly Study Guides available at www.EricHuffman.org/books."Real. Bible. Wisdom. Eric Huffman’s 40 days (with a bonus 41st day!) of meditations on life’s problems, opportunities and meanings is real, honest, biblically sound and wise. His sometimes edgy and direct testimony is inspirational and connects with our best and worst experiences. Buy it, then read it."Scott Jones, co-author of Ask, Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age"40 Days of Doubt is a cleverly constructed book that gives doubters space to (re)consider the fundamental claims of God over their lives. Well written with a very readable style Eric charts a path to a well-considered faith." Alan and Debra Hirsch, Missional Leaders, Authors and Speakers."As a recovering pastor, I confess I went through my own season of eye-rolling cynicism about church, religion and Christians. 40 Days of Doubt provides space to consider real questions for agnostics, skeptics, and just burned-out Christians who are tired of trite answers." Tim Stevens, Author of Marked By Love: A Dare To Walk Away from Judgment and HypocrisyReading 40 Days of Doubt feels like I am having a frank and straightforward conversation about all the things that stand in the way of giving one’s whole heart and life to following Jesus. With each issue Huffman addresses, he chooses not to pull any punches about how the culture of "me" is often the real impediment to faith, and how the obstacles are often not the message, but the way the church fails to live it out. You may agree with him or disagree with him, but he will make you think as he peels back the layers of rhetoric and gets at the heart of the issue. If you are someone who wants to believe but can’t quite get there, 40 Days of Doubt may be just the ticket. Tom Pace, Senior Pastor, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Houston
40 Days of Intentional Living: A Challenge to Cultivate Faith Through Devotions, Journaling, and Prayer: A Devotional
by Ink & WillowCultivate intentional faith practices with this 40-day guided journal that features thoughtful reflections from well-known Christian authors, inspirational quotes, and beautiful illustrations designed to set your mind and soul at rest.The practice of developing intentional faith habits is not a natural tendency. It requires focus, discipline, prayer, and persistence to grow in our walk with God. We may have great intentions, but often the busyness and chaos of everyday life force our spiritual growth to take a back seat. Fortunately, 40 Days of Intentional Living offers both a practical guide and an inspiring resource to deepening your faith.Divided into eight themes central to the Christian faith—such as hope, joy, surrender, and rest—these 40 devotions draw from the writings of a number of bestselling and beloved authors of faith, including C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King Jr., Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen, Mark Batterson, Brennan Manning, Randy Alcorn, and more. Partnered with daily Scripture reading, thought-provoking journal prompts, and practical action steps to encourage you toward a more intentional faith lifestyle, this 40-day resource is the ideal companion for walking through the seasons of Lent and Advent, as well as for use in personal or group study.
40 Days of Jesus Always: Joy in His Presence (A 40-Day Devotional) (Jesus Always)
by Sarah YoungSpend 40 days with Jesus, exploring promises found in Scripture—promises of life abundant, life to the fullest, and life brimming with joy! Select devotions from #1 bestselling author Sarah Young&’s Jesus Always, you&’ll experience a closeness with the Savior that invites you into a new way of living—embracing a joy-filled life.Millions of people have found comfort and inspiration in Sarah Young&’s bestselling devotionals.Repeat customers enjoy giving 40 Days of Jesus Always as a gift throughout the year
40 Days to Lasting Change
by Kyle IdlemanDo you want to see change in your life--but don't know how to get there? In this thoughtful devotional, Kyle Idleman invites you to address that behavior or thought pattern using three key elements: You Awaken to the reality of your spiritual condition; you see yourself and your need for a Savior with brutal Honesty; and this realization leads to Action as you follow Christ's example. Drawing on the example of the Prodigal Son, Idleman shows us why each of these three elements is essential to lasting spiritual transformation and gives us practical tools to live them out.
40 Days to Total Forgiveness: A Journey to Break Free
by R.T. KendallForgiving others doesn&’t just grant you peace. It gets you right with God. This book will help you understand the importance of the mandate in God&’s Word to forgive others and teach you what steps to take to totally forgive.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA powerful message reflecting biblical teachings on forgivenessBible verses for deeper studyRelevant prayersJournaling space to reflect on what God is saying to you as you meditate on each devotionForgiving others totally is a core message of the gospel. Jesus forgives us completely and unconditionally, and we are to do the same. But how do we make the choice to let go of the unforgiveness in our hearts? Are you holding on to bitterness or unforgiveness toward someone who has wronged you? Are you feeling a lack of freedom and peace in your spirit because of it? It&’s time to get right with God by letting go of the past and releasing both the people and the pain. In this forty-day devotional based on R. T. Kendall&’s best-selling work Total Forgiveness, you will find inspirational readings to guide you into a new place of peace and joy. You will learn: The mandate to forgiveMisconceptions about forgivenessWhat total forgiveness looks likeSteps to take to total forgivenessThe ultimate proof of total forgiveness