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In this six-session study, award-winning author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work? In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the universe. In practice, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? is an exploration of the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and relate. Designed for use with the video.

Participant's Guide for studying Christian History

Packed with short summaries, 150 quick-reference charts & diagrams, full-color maps, and illustrations, Rose’s Bible Overview is the perfect solution to cover over 2,000 years of Bible history, people, and events at a glance! Includes: Over 150 charts, maps, time lines, and full-color photos. Archaeological discoveries that give insight into the culture of the time. How Jesus can be seen in each book. Relevant and practical application for God’s people today— and more! 5 Key Features of Rose’s Bible Overview 1. Easy-to-Use. Clear Format for Quick Referencing. 2. Highly Visual. Packed with Charts, Maps, and Time Lines! 3. Short & Concise. Need-to-Know Information at Your Fingertips! 4. Easy-to-Read. Simple Summaries for What You Need to Know at a Glance! Enjoy having one book that includes not only quick overviews—but also hundreds of fascinating facts, such as: The name Genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai, which means “to be born.” The Cyrus Cylinder found in ancient Babylon dates back to around 539 B.C. and confirms the accuracy of the events in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Roman Emperor Nero was so cruel that his contemporaries called him the “beast.” Tradition says that both Peter and Paul were martyred under the persecution of him. Rose’s Bible Overview is perfect for: Adult and young adult Bible study, homeschool, church libraries, discipleship & new believers’ classes, baptism gifts, and much more! Perfect for personal study or for the Bible study leader that wants to hand out overviews for each book.

With powerful true stories and specific activities for readers to try, this participant's guide to the inspirational book shows how to live out faith in a way that improves people's lives.

In the six-session small group Bible study, The Life You’ve Always Wanted, John Ortberg guides you and your group through the spiritual disciplines and teaches you how they can transform your spiritual life. What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? What can you do to pursue it? If you’re tired of the status quo—if you suspect there’s more to Christianity than what you’ve experienced—John Ortberg invites you to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take. Cultivate new intimacy and confidence in prayer. Discover the freedom of secrecy. Taste the benefits of slowing life’s frenetic pace. Learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit … and much more. As in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying hard, but in training consistently. Proven by followers of Jesus over the centuries, the spiritual disciplines are exercises that strengthen your endurance race on the road to growth. Sessions include: It’s Morphing Time Slowing Down and Celebrating Praying and Confessing Meditating on Scripture and Seeking Guidance Practicing Servanthood, Finding Freedom Going the Distance with a Well-Ordered Heart Designed for use with The Life You’ve Always Wanted: A DVD Study 9780310810506 (sold separately).

In this six-session video study, Lysa TerKeurst helps women realize God created us to crave so we'd ultimately always desire more of Him in our lives. Many of us have misplaced that craving towards overindulging in physical pleasures rather than the desires God gave us to consume food - without letting food consuming us!

Do you ever feel like your emotions are working against you? Though we may find ourselves stuffing down emotions, exploding with emotions, or reacting somewhere in between, Lysa TerKeurst assures us it’s possible to make our emotions work for us. Lysa admits that she, like most women, has had experiences where others bump into her happy and she comes emotionally unglued. But the good news is, God gave us emotions to experience life, not destroy it. With gut-honest personal examples and biblical teaching, Lysa shows us how to use our emotions for good. Unglued will equip you to: Know with confidence how to resolve conflict in your important relationships. Find peace in your most difficult relationships as you learn to be honest but kind when offended. Identify what type of reactor you are and how to significantly improve your communication. Respond with no regrets by managing your tendencies to stuff, explode, or react somewhere in between. Gain a deep sense of calm by responding to situations out of your control without acting out of control.

Discover Jesus' character through the "I Am" statements in Jesus Revealed by pastor and author Matt Rawle. Light. Bread. Shepherd. Life. The Gospel of John uses these and other symbols to paint a picture of who Jesus is. Through the I Am statements Jesus describes himself with rich images, showing us that he is both fully human and fully divine and calling us as his followers. In Jesus Revealed: The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John, author Matt Rawle explores the "I Am" statements in John as works of art that resonate throughout the Gospel and all of Scripture. He shows how these words point beyond themselves to the deep mystery of Jesus Christ. Join Matt on this journey and experience the profound truth at the heart of the "I Am" statements: that Jesus is light and life, and he calls us to himself and offers us the hope of resurrection. Chapter topics include: 1. I am the bread of life (John 6:48) 2. I am the light of the world (John 8:12) 3. I am the good shepherd (John 10:11) 4. I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25) 5. I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6) 6. I am the true vine (John 15:1) The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options. Praise for Jesus Revealed "Matt Rawle, the master of discerning connections between Christ and culture, turns now to explore with us how Jesus pioneered how to know the heart of God via the most basic icons of his own culture. Symbols in stories matter, and Matt guides us into Jesus’ with aplomb, wisdom, and joy." - James Howell, Senior Pastor, Myers Park United Methodist Church "Reading Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John can be mystifying, yet much like the gospel writer himself author Matt Rawle is able uncover a deeper meaning from these powerful metaphors. Jesus Revealed invites the reader to step into the ordinary work of God’s extraordinary creation. Calling out the artist within, readers will find their own stories inside these powerful declarations – illuminating a Jesus we’ve always known but perhaps never fully embraced. Jesus Revealed is a must-read for anyone ready to discover the inexhaustible experience of God’s profound love." - Rachel Billups, Pastor and Author of Be Bold: Finding Your Fierce

This easy-to-read full color handbook gives a big-picture view of the Bible to set readers up for a lifetime of Bible learning. Readers and Bible students of all levels will quickly get a firm grasp of key Bible foundations with this accessible guide. Discover Bible history and culture, people and characters in the Bible, major themes of every book, sections on seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, and on how to apply biblical truths to today's world. Includes over 200 color time lines, maps, and illustrations. In just 9 illustrated chapters, explore a quick overview and timeline of Bible history, essential people and characters, eight major themes of the Bible, and more.

Is there an area of your life you want healing in? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive? Everyone struggles with a challenge that can lead to hopelessness. Chances are there is an obstacle in your life you desperately want to overcome and you are tired of it weighing you down and holding you back. But how can you move forward? How can you heal? Instead of solely addressing the healing of emotions or spiritual life, Dr. Gregory Jantz’s proven and effective method encourages the focus on healing the whole person with 5 keys: Harness Your Thoughts Heal Your Emotions Nurture Your Relationships Nourish Your Body Deepen Your Spirit Dr. Gregory Jantz explains the most important tools from his years of helping people overcome challenges in life. His biblically based advice will give you courage and tenacity as you take the first steps on the path toward wholeness and wellbeing, sustained and strengthened by a foundation of hope. Learn to: Nurture helpful, healing thoughts while banishing the ones that bring you down and cause you doubt. Discover your purpose: the one unique thing each of us has to offer the world. Live with purpose and conviction as you learn to recognize God’s calling for your life and the way he equipped you to fulfill it. Cultivate gratitude, which strengthens hope. Dr. Gregory Jantz knows hopefulness is not wishful thinking, unfounded optimism, or pie-in-the-sky idealism. It is a choice we make to believe in our own capacity to overcome any challenge and, more so, to believe in a loving God who watches over us and always wants the best for us. Discover: 7 stress-management strategies to practice 8 ways to experience inner peace 10 traits of healthy relationships 6 ways to strengthen your relationships 9 strategies for eating to enrich your body and lift your mood 6 steps toward a better lifestyle And much more! 4 Key Features: Quickly Find the Information You Need for Healing and Health Using real-life stories, biblical suggestions, proven tips, and practical steps that you can take today, Dr. Gregory Jantz will help you find healing and health. Enjoy having these key features: Simple summaries and easy-to-understand explanations Practical steps backed by science and by scripture Charts that show key information at a glance Relatable stories that show you how to apply its truth to your life Perfect for: Group and individual use Church library To hand to a friend Biblical & pastoral counseling And more About the Author: Dr. Gregory L. Jantz is the author of over 30 books, the host of a national radio program, and a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Recognized as a leading authority on family relationships and much more, he appears as an expert on media such as CNN, FOX, ABC, and NBC. Under Dr. Jantz’s leadership, "The Center: A Place of HOPE" has been voted in the top 10 facilities for the treatment of depression in the United States.