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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are
by Lysa TerKeurstLove should draw us together, not tear us apart.Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? And what does the Bible instruct us to do when a relationship is no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst has asked these hard questions in the midst of her own relational struggles.But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and theological research, Lysa has discovered that good boundaries pave the road for the truest version of love to emerge within the relationships that make up so much of who we are and what we want the most.Building upon and further unpacking the scriptural concepts in Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, this six-session video Bible study (streaming code included) with Lysa will equip you to:Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you.Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized Scriptures.Overcome the frustrating cycle of ineffective boundary-setting with biblical principles and practical strategies to help you communicate, keep, and implement healthier patterns.Be equipped to say goodbye when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive by studying three types of goodbyes found in God&’s Word.Receive therapeutic and theological wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa&’s Christian counselor, Jim Cress, and Proverbs 31 Ministries&’ Director of Theology, Dr. Joel Muddamalle. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with a comprehensive structure for group discussion time, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online. (DVD also available separately.) Sessions and video run times:Boundaries Aren&’t Just a Good Idea, They&’re a God Idea (22:00)A Relationship Can Only Be as Healthy as the People in It (28:00)Maybe We&’ve Been Looking at Walls All Wrong (20:30)Old Patterns, New Practices (21:30)People in the Bible Who Had to Say Hard Goodbyes (30:30)You&’re Going to Make It (26:00) 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.
An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology: Faith Seeking Understanding
by Stephen T. Davis Eric T. YangAn accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theologyPhilosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible primer, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, authors Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines:Revelation and ScriptureThe TrinityThe IncarnationRedemption and the atonement,Resurrection and life after deathThe final chapter briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin.Designed for beginning students and non-specialists this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith.
The Daniel Key: 20 Choices That Make All the Difference
by Anne Graham LotzIn The Daniel Key, Anne Graham Lotz, daughter to Billy Graham, shares 20 choices you can make to find contentment and peace as you discover a deeper relationship with God. These same choices were made by Daniel, a young Jewish man serving God in a godless society, who was revered by God and saved from lions. Daniel was honored by God, protected, and trusted. His faith did not waver when he faced those who were against him or even when he confronted hungry lions. How can you have that kind of faith?Bestselling author Anne Graham Lotz teaches you that Daniel&’s choices can be your choices—choices such as:The choice to trustThe choice to obeyThe choice to prayThe choice to worshipThe choice to repentThe choice to live humblyThe choice to have courage The 20 choices will bring you:Contentment when the world says you are not enoughCloseness born of a relationship with GodBoldness to share the truthPeace in times of trialLife-changing faith This lovely book makes a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. It&’s ideal for birthdays, Mother&’s Day, Father&’s Day, or Christmas. Or perhaps it&’s a gift you can give yourself for your time studying God&’s Word each day.With Daniel&’s model for godly living, you can have the same kind of life-changing faith he did. One where you find contentment in your circumstances and peace in times of trial.
I Give Up Bible Study Guide: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life
by Laura StoryRecording artist and bestselling author Laura Story demonstrates the unexpected joy found when we surrender it all to God and simply give up.It's natural to want to be in control. Most of us can't easily accept the idea of giving up that control. But when your need for peace surpasses your desire to be in command of your life, God—who truly uses all things for our good—demonstrates how much we can trust him. The very act of completely surrendering our will to his can become the one act that will change your life forever. In the I Give Up Bible Study Guide (DVD/digital video sold separately), Laura uses a combination of Bible stories and personal experiences to teach you and your group what true surrender is—and what it's not: Surrender does not come naturally to any of us. Surrender is not acquiescing to an enemy who wants to dominate us. Surrender is not "My will be done!" Surrender makes it impossible for you, and the people around you, to stay the same. Though surrender sometimes flies in the face of our instincts, hopes, and dreams, it's never without benefit as God leads us into his peace that surpasses understanding. As Laura found in her own life, a surrendered life includes the surprise of a truly full and satisfying existence where trust is reasonable, reconciliation possible, and relationships can finally heal. Sessions include: What Is Surrender Anyway? God's Character Matters Giving In and Up Being Transformed The Ripple Effect of Surrender Designed for use with the I Give Up Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
The Journey Facilitator's Guide
by Billy GrahamThe Facilitator's Guide for The Journey Study Series offers suggestions for leading participants through the lessons with suggested questions to stimulate discussion. Each chapter includes thought-provoking commentary, Scriptures, and insights to help you on life's journey.Covers all the titles in The Journey Study Series:Searching for Hope 1-4185-1659-7Living as a Christian 1-4185-1766-6Leaving a Legacy 1-4185-1469-0Dealing with Doubt 1-4185-1771-2Confronting the Enemies Within 1-4185-1772-0Telling the Good News 1-4185-1773-9Building a Christ-Centered Home 1-4185-1768-2Learning to Pray 1-4185-1767-4
Growing All the Wiser: Wisdom Tips from the Book of Proverbs
by Kyna WilliamsIf experience is the best teacher, why are we often left wounded and discouraged by experiences? If you have been a victim of your experiences then it is time to part ways with this inadequate teacher and join forces with a Life Coach that guarantees positive results, Wisdom!The Wisdom found in the book of Proverbs are time tested life truths with a winning track record of consistently transforming fools into gurus. Wisdom exists to help you master your money, your relationships, your mouth, your temperament, and even your career path. Regardless the subject matter, Wisdom is available to guide your daily decisions toward wise life choices.Growing All the Wiser has digested the book of Proverbs into current, relevant, and relatable Wisdom Tips designed for practical application to everyday life situations. You will walk away each day with a new wisdom tool to apply to your decision-making repertoire until you find yourself moving out of the gray area of foolishness to the green pastures of safety that exist when Wisdom is the stabilizing force behind the decisions you make.Whosoever lacks wisdom and seeks to gain the wisdom necessary to guarantee the result of your life experiences, this book is for you. From teen to mature adults the Wisdom Tips found within this book will serve as an essential guide toward living your best and wisest life today.
Asking God to Grow My Character: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes (Celebrate Recovery)
by John Baker Johnny BakerCelebrate Recovery introduces The Journey Continues—four new participant's guides designed as a revolutionary, new second step study curriculum. This step study is taken after completing The Journey Begins (Participant Guides 1-4). In the five lessons in Guide 6: Asking God to Grow My Character, you will experience Christ-centered and biblically-based studies filled with brand new acrostics, deeper questions, and more helpful Bible verses. The content in Guide 6 will focus on a deeper study of the fourth recovery principle:Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust. "Happy are the pure in heart" (Matthew 5:8).By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides of The Journey Continues you will find a deeper sense of true peace and serenity, continue to restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find deeper freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
The Choice to be Chosen: A Guide to an Ongoing Relationship with God
by Alissa HarrisA step by step discipleship guide to grow a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. Alissa Harris exemplifies the concept that our relationship with God is one by choice filled with love, respect and learning. She takes her own life events and discusses the Biblical principles with comparative and competing conversations we have with ourselves and God. This demonstrates to the reader applicable solutions to everyday struggles that affect our daily lives and our walk with God.The book opens by exploring hearing God, both from His written Word and in the other ways He speaks to us. God&’s desire for a relationship with each of us is brought out as a key theme in our Christian walk. The book continues expanding the alignment of personal choices to our relationship with God. Alissa brings in her own experiences to support key points often with fully transparent emotionally charged details we can feel in our own lives. Building on each step, Alissa leads us through trusting in challenging circumstances, and our earthly relationships, to the realization we ultimately choose God&’s path because His plans are for our good.Her heartwarming passion and unbridled transparency showcase how every struggle or situation we can find ourselves in, has an answer from God. These answers can draw us closer to God by allowing us to see how God is always longing for a relationship with us.
Curso Para Novios - Guía del Líder: Guía del Líder
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeLa Guía del Líder del Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial contiene lo que se necesita para llevar a cabo el Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial.El Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial fue desarrollado por Nicky y Sila Lee, quienes lideran los ministerios de familia en la Iglesia HTB en Londres, y ha sido rediseñado para ayudar a las parejas comprometidas o que están explorando el matrimonio a construir una base sólida para una relación duradera. Aunque el curso se basa en principios cristianos, está diseñado para parejas con o sin antecedentes religiosos.El curso cubre:La ComunicaciónEl ConflictoEl CompromisoLa ConexiónIniciando La AventuraEstá diseñado para ser usado con la serie de videos del Curso Para Novios/Prematrimonial. Está solamente disponible en español en línea en: run.usa.themarriagecourse.org
Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship
by Michael J. WilkinsIn the aftermath of the waves of discipleship programs that have swept over the church in the last 30 years, clergy, and laypersons alike are more confused than ever about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What should a disciple of Jesus look and act like today? What is the relationship between discipleship and salvation, between discipleship and sanctification, between discipleship and ministry? How were disciples of Jesus different from other disciples in the ancient world? How did the early church carry out Jesus' agenda in "making disciples of all the nations"? In Following the Master, Michael J. Wilkins addresses these and many other questions that perplex the church today- not by offering another discipleship program or manual but by presenting a comprehensive biblical theology of discipleship. Following the Master compares other forms of master-disciple relationships in existence in the ancient Judaism and Greco-Roman world, traces Jesus' steps as he called and developed disciples, and Mediterranean world as it followed Jesus' command to make disciples. Following the Master lays the groundwork necessary for developing biblical discipleship ministries in the church, on the mission field, and in parachurch ministries. It is essential reading for all pastors, students, and Christian workers.
Overcomer Bible Study Guide: Live a Life of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith, and Unbelievable Power
by Dr. David JeremiahWill you be defeated by the forces of fear, confusion, and temptation? Or will you put on God's armor and overcome? The Bible promises us that we were created to be overcomers, no matter what the world throws at us. And we all know it's hard out there. Sometimes it feels like the world is ripping apart at the seams.In this six-session, video-based Bible study (DVD/digital streaming sold separately), beloved teacher Dr. David Jeremiah will unpack one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul's call to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).In each session, you'll be introduced to one of the six pieces of armor, what each represents, and what they allow us to overcome:Belt of TruthBreastplate of RighteousnessShoes of the Gospel of PeaceShield of FaithHelmet of SalvationSword of the SpiritWhen we are armed with God's armor, we receive God's power to face life's challenges and be assured of success. With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time. Sessions include:Overcoming Falsehood with TruthOvercoming Evil with GoodOvercoming Anxiety with PeaceOvercoming Fear with FaithOvercoming Confusion with WisdomOvercoming Temptation with Scripture Designed for use with the Overcomer Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Watching in Wonder: Growing in Faith During Your Baby's First Year (0-12 Months) – A Memory Book, Devotional, and Journal – Perfect for New and Expectant Moms
by Catherine Claire LarsonDraw near to God as you enjoy your baby's first year and create memories for a lifetime as you journal prayers and love notes for your new baby.The first year of life for your new baby is an exciting time full of milestones, and you don't want to forget a single moment. This weekly devotional journal will inspire you to record stories and prayers for your newborn as you create a memory book that you (and they) will treasure for years to come. And you'll feel God's presence and comfort with devotions and Scripture selected especially for new moms.In these pages, you will encounter a God who lovingly cares for you and your little one. Marvel anew at His goodness and the miracle of life that is growing day by day before your eyes.This devotional includes:A weekly inspirational devotional theme on one of God's unchanging characteristicsMonthly "Memories and Milestones" sections to help you document your baby's growthDevotions that lead you closer to GodThoughtful journaling prompts with space to record stories and prayersWith its invitation to draw near to God as you navigate your baby's first year of life, Watching in Wonder is a sweet and thoughtful gift for friends' and loved ones' baby showers or as a gift for yourself at this memorable time of life.Embrace the exhilarating, exhausting, and joy-filled first year of motherhood with this devotional journal, a gift you can one day give your son or daughter as a reminder of the love and prayers you shared throughout his or her first year in the world.
The Marriage Book
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeFull of practical advice, this bestselling book by Nicky and Sila Lee is easy to read and designed to prepare, build, and even mend marriages. The Marriage Book is essential reading for any married or engaged couple. This resource addresses questions like:How can we be happily married to one person for our entire life?How do we resolve conflict?How can we discover and rediscover sexual intimacy?The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. It serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships.Marriage Course is easy to run; the talks are available on DVD (sold separately) and each guest and leader receives a manual. If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course!
Hindsight: Seeing Clearly through the Veil of Deception
by Rhonda Taylor MadgeIn Joyce Meyer&’s bestselling book, Battlefield of the Mind, she attests that indeed &“there is a war which rages in our minds.&” Hindsight takes readers on a journey through Rhonda Madge&’s tumultuous life to reveal how she fell prey to anxious thoughts that molded her mind through a belief in the whispered lies.A horrific event at the age of seventeen left Rhonda continually searching for something or someone to fill the dark chasm of her heart. Tears seemed to puddle around her wherever she went. However, she learned to carefully hide herself in a masquerade put on for the outside world, allowing her to project that all was well with her soul even as the slow decay continued from within. Those who find themselves pretending will be drawn to the answers her story presents.But it was God who worked to lift the veil from Rhonda&’s eyes, allowing her to see that, though she thought He was far from her, He remained at arm&’s length. Thus a seeker&’s interest will be peeked as they read about Rhonda&’s exploration of who and what God truly is--a loving, personal God. Those who struggle with life&’s hardships will be encouraged and inspired to practice Rhonda&’s perseverance.In a world where sorrow is often heaped upon sorrow, this very real story bares truth that will leave readers filled with hope.
Barrio Walk: Stepping Into Wisdom
by Ruben GonzalesHis life changes after he is unexpectedly left in Los Angeles at the age of fourteen. His aging grandparents live in the middle of the rugged City Terrace barrio in East LA. He is homesick and has trouble dealing with a demanding grandmother showing early symptoms of Alzheimer's. He plans to ride his bicycle 440 miles back to Phoenix, when God changes his plan. He visits a seminary in Compton, CA and makes a hasty decision to become a priest. He spends his first two years of high school at Dominguez Seminary.After he decides to quit his quest for the priesthood, the book describes the struggles of re-entering into a "normal" adolescence in the barrio of Phoenix. Most of his experiences are centered on working in a dysfunctional job environment at a nearby grocery store.As the young man continues into his latter teenage years, he begins to change gradually for the worse. He discovers his fondness of alcohol that later becomes an addiction. His struggles continue as he tries to figure out his purpose in life. He is on the verge of getting into serious trouble with the law in various situations. These include underage drinking, almost getting caught in an attempt to steal a car battery and has an alcohol related motor vehicle accident. His life becomes more complicated as he adds a substance to enhance his drinking ability. His life is in a downward spiral. He is rescued from all of this when he escapes the barrio by joining the Navy.The purpose of the book is to show others with similar beginnings what brought him to believe in the manner he currently does. It is not meant to say, "The way I believe is right, and you are wrong" or to put down anyone&’s beliefs. The book is intended to encourage the reader to take a closer look at what they truly believe. Scripture is used to shine light on Jesus as the way to the Father. It is emphasized the way explicitly and not one of the ways to the Father.Barrio Walk is a story of Hope interspersed with humor and scripture. The book shows glimpses of the future with the sharing of the author's born-again experience much later in life. The final chapter is one of triumph as it describes his father&’s acceptance of Christ and his "jump" into Eternal life at his moment of death.
The Daniel Plan Study Guide plus Streaming Video: 40 Days to a Healthier Life (The Daniel Plan)
by Rick Warren Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Daniel AmenFeast on Something Bigger Than a FadThis six-session, video-based small group study from Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. Mark Hyman is centered on five essentials that will launch your journey to health: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends.With support from medical and fitness experts, Pastor Rick Warren and thousands of people from his congregation started on a journey to transform their own lives. It&’s called The Daniel Plan and it works for one simple reason: God designed your body to be healthy and He provided everything you need to thrive and live an abundant life.This small group study is a vital component of The Daniel Plan because it emphasizes the powerful community component of the program. As Dr. Mark Hyman says, &“community is the cure&” for healthy living. The Daniel Plan small group study teaches simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle. This study guide includes biblical inspiration from Pastor Rick, instruction from our doctors and wellness experts, practical food and fitness tips, and much more.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with video notes, a comprehensive structure for group discussion time, daily exercises to help you engage in each practice during the week and a guide to best practices for leading a group.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online.Sessions include:Faith: Nurturing Your Soul (28:00)Food: Enjoying God's Abundance (25:00)Fitness: Strengthening Your Body (26:00)Focus: Renewing Your Mind (27:30)Friends: Encouraging Each Other (23:00)Living the Lifestyle (20:30) 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.
100 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
by Bryan Curtis Tammy Algood100 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes offers recipes for every course—appetizers, entrees, beverages, dips, side dishes, and desserts. With easy-to-follow recipes, this slow cooker cookbook is a must-have for every kitchen.Food personality and author Tammy Algood serves up 100 recipes curated from The Southern Slow Cooker Bible plus 20 new recipes that let you effortlessly create delicious dishes with the convenience of slow cooking.From orchard-fresh apple butter to gruyere macaroni and cheese to spiced lamb-stuffed peppers to warm cherry cobbler. You&’ll find yourself returning to this collection over and over again.The 100 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes includes:100 easy recipes such as Cranberry Baked Brie, Zesty Taco Soup, Smothered Turkey Burgers, Shrimp Creole, Edamame and Corn Succotash, Lemon Sour Cream Cake, and more.simple recipes that involve little prep time.one-pot recipes that cover every course and are delicious—making it even easier to bring a dish to a potluck or family gathering.This collection shows you how easy it can be to savor the flavors of classic and elevated recipes your whole family will adore.
Dream Big Bible Study Guide: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It
by Bob GoffRediscover how to pursue your dreams, see beyond limitations, and find clarity in God's plan for your life. Once upon a time we had big dreams. But life became a maze of responsibilities, obligations, and expectations. Maybe we see that there's more to life and more to faith, but we're distracted by the next crisis or urgent diversion, and that stirring of purpose always seems out of reach. We still have dreams, but we're no longer in touch with them...This video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately) will help you understand that God has a plan for your life. Bestselling author Bob Goff provides a step-by-step road map to breaking through the barriers that are holding you back. Each of the five sessions explores a different aspect of what it means to dream big:Get Ready to Dream Big – Before he healed him, Jesus asked the blind man, "Do you want to get well?" You have to want to dream again before you can come to any clear idea about who you are.Set Absurd Expectations – Dreaming big requires you to suspend your practical way of seeing things long enough to look beyond logistics and limitations.Clear the Path – Discover new paths through places you previously assumed were impassable by looking at the reasons you think you can't pursue your dreams.Push Through Setbacks – Learn to push through your fear of another failure by exploring the story of Peter trying to walk on water.Land the Plane – Time to advance from ideas and get started by taking action with real steps.If anyone knows how to live life to the fullest, it's Bob Goff. He's already dazzled readers with his audacious, live-out-loud approach and stories told in Love Does and Everybody, Always. Yet as unique as Bob might seem, he had to make his own choice to dream big, and he wants to take you and your study group on this journey and help you rediscover the dreams God has for you and to turn them into reality.No matter where you are in life, it's not too late to dream big.Designed for use with the Dream Big Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Daniel: Daniel (Word Biblical Themes)
by Dr. John GoldingayA companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people. Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader&’s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God&’s word to their ministry and learning.
1 and 2 Chronicles (Word Biblical Themes)
by Dr. Roddy BraunA companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people. Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader&’s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God&’s word to their ministry and learning.
Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God
by Tim ChalliesAn honest look at grief and fears, faith and hope. Combining personal narrative, sound theology, and beautiful writing, this is a book for anyone who has loved and lost.On November 3, 2020, Tim and Aileen Challies received the shocking news that their son Nick had died. A twenty-year-old student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, he had been participating in a school activity with his fiancée, sister, and friends, when he fell unconscious and collapsed to the ground.Neither students nor a passing doctor nor paramedics were able to revive him. His parents received the news at their home in Toronto and immediately departed for Louisville to be together as a family. While on the plane, Tim, an author and blogger, began to process his loss through writing.In Seasons of Sorrow, Tim shares real-time reflections from the first year of grief—through the seasons from fall to summer—introducing readers to what he describes as the &“ministry of sorrow.&”Seasons of Sorrow will benefit both those that are working through sorrow or those comforting others:See how God is sovereign over loss and that he is good in lossDiscover how you can pass through times of grief while keeping your faithLearn how biblical doctrine can work itself out even in life&’s most difficult situationsUnderstand how it is possible to love God more after loss than you loved him before
Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit: The Secrets of Building a Five-Star Customer Service Organization
by Micah Solomon Leonardo InghilleriWhat if you could protect your business against competitive inroads, once and for all?Customer service experts Leonardo Inghilleri and Micah Solomon's anticipatory customer service approach was first developed at The Ritz-Carlton as well as at Solomon's company Oasis, and has since proven itself in countless companies around the globe--from luxury giant BVLGARI to value-sensitive auto parts leader Carquest and everywhere in between.Their experience shows that the most powerful growth engine in a tight market--and best protection from competitive inroads--is to put everything you can into cultivating true customer loyalty. Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit takes the techniques that minted money for these brands and reveals how you can apply them to your own business to provide the kind of exceptional service that nearly guarantees loyalty.Soon, you'll be reaping the benefits of loyal customers who are:less sensitive to price competition,more forgiving of small glitches,and, ultimately, who are "walking billboards" happily promoting your brand.Filled with detailed, behind-the-scenes examples, Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit unlocks a new level of customer relationship that leaves your competitors in the dust, your customers coming back day after day, and your bottom line looking better than it ever has before.
2 Corinthians: The Call to Reconciliation (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahThe cost of being Christ's disciples...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of 2 Corinthians in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. But after personally ministering to them for years, he is saddened to discover that he's being viciously slandered and ridiculed by adversaries who have arrived in the region.Paul responds by penning a second letter to them, defending not only his authority as an apostle of Christ but also the truth of the gospel he had so painstakingly modelled in their midst. Paul's words reveal the cost of following Christ—and the ultimate rewards that await those who are faithful to Jesus.Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.
24k Life: Living Every Day Refined by God's Word
by LeeAnn KirkindollAlthough obtaining physical gold is held in high regard, panning for gold nuggets within the pages of our Bibles is actually where lasting riches are found. And when life&’s daily challenges are met with the refining truth of God&’s Word, we have the opportunity to emerge as 24k gold--solid, luminous, without blemish and refined to its purest state. The treasured result of that transformation: our lives will become a brilliant testament of Christ&’s love as others see how applied scripture can change our minds, refine our actions and purify our hearts.24k Life is filled with stories, lessons and hope--each entry challenging us to let the messiness of our daily lives intersect with the refining truth of God&’s Word. Every devotion is inspired by a color photo that immediately brought a particular spiritual lesson to mind. Some are quick nudges toward actions required to show the love of Christ in our day-to-day routines. Others are more lengthy as we seek to change mindsets that have kept us paralyzed in fear or stuck in old habits that rob us of our opportunities to reflect Christ. Each devo stands on its own and is meant to be focused on throughout your week with scripture memory, deeper personal study and real-life application.The content in 24k Life is presented as if you were having conversations with a friend. Some entries involve humorous reflections of lessons learned while others reveal vulnerable moments that change the trajectory of one&’s faith. Why? Because that&’s real life. Sometimes we need encouragement to just laugh at ourselves while other times we need to take a strong look at the habits that keep us stuck in patterns of defeat. And though some struggle with handling disappointments, many are fiercely battling to trust God with the &“un-trustables&”. Still others of us have simply turned a blind eye to what it really means to represent Christ in our day-to-day. We attend church services, read our Bibles and show up at group studies on a weekly basis--all the while never actually applying what we learn to our own lives. But the hope is that you, just like many of us, are ready to let God refine those areas that need a little work. That you too might have a heart that wants to see Him use your life to draw others to His unfailing love. And if you have never had a personal relationship with Jesus, the hope is that you&’ll find Him in the pages of these entries. Because not only does God love you, He also has a very specific plan for your life.It&’s empowering to know that when our mindsets meet God&’s point of view, the opportunity for us to emerge &‘solid, without blemish, luminous and refined to our purest state&’ actually becomes a reality. No matter your circumstances. No matter where you currently are. No matter where you used to be. This can be the moment you begin a daily journey to emerge as 24k GOLD.Come and join our Girl Gang of modern day &‘gold-diggers&’ who are living a life refined by God&’s Word--the 24k Life.
One Foundation, Sunlight to Our Souls
by Rev. Dr. Kinosian, Jr. D.D.This is a book regarding the Spiritual condition of our young Christians of today, and the bad influence that we are seeing in the Christians World and the Secular World of today. I wrote this to bring awareness surroundings in the churches and conference we go to. KJV: 2Tim. 2:15, 3:16.This Book is written for the Purpose of being aware of things that are infiltrate our Christians of today, and to prepare them with the full armor of God, and on a solid foundation