Have you taken a good look at your neighborhood, church, office, or dorm, and wondered whether God wants you there for a specific purpose? Maybe you''ve been involved in Bible studies before. Now it''s your turn to reach out and get a Bible discussion group going.... but where do you start? Whether you are a beginner who needs to know the basics or an experienced leader who wants fresh motivation and ideas, you''ll find what you need in this how-to book for Bible study leaders. Yes, with God''s help, you can start a Bible study. Get ready for an adventure.
Is the Universe on our side?"My own investigations over a period of many years have given me a quiet assurance that there is a God who has given us sufficient clues in life, nature, human thought, beauty and art to satisfy the genuine inquirer that he exists, and that he has expressed himself most meaningfully in Jesus Christ. However, you may come to a different conclusion at the end of this book and that is your right as a thinking responsible person. All I can do is to invite you to join me in looking at the arguments again..."Writing in a popular style but with careful reasoning, George Carey explains the traditional message of Christianity in its stark confrontation with modern unbelief and indifference. Here is a brief, aggressive, but always warm and generous appeal to faith for modern readers.
Experience a Whole New Kind of Worship.We are born with a natural instinct to worship but sometimes we feel inadequate to approach an almighty God. Our perspectives become skewed, and we mistakenly think that worship is something that happens only in church, or only through song. But nothing could be further from the truth. As this studyguide shows, all of life is worship--a worship that will last forever. In Worship: Discovering What Scripture Says, you''ll explore fresh, life-changing view on what it means to live out a heart of love for God. 13 studies for individuals or groups.
Your parents are entering their senior years. How can you, as a caregiver: *help them face retirement?*assist them in financial decision making?*handle your own emotions while "parenting" your parent?*cope with sickness and physical changes?*encourage them to reflect on their spiritual lives?Dr. McKenna speaks powerfully from his own experiences with four aging parents, two of whom lived in his home. He offers comfort and guidelines for times of transition, and explores in everyday terms the biblical meaning of caregiving.
Midlife is a time of transitions, some welcome and others not so welcome. Thankfully, the Bible provides principles and guidance for dealing with difficult times--midlife included. In these studies, you''ll tap into that wisdom and learn how you can experience God''s grace today and move forward with confidence. Whether you''re struggling with the challenges of the present, mired down by mistakes in your past, or excited about the prospects of the future, you''ll benefit from these important questions and life-enhancing answers for Women at Midlife.
Through looking at the many facets of God''s character revealed in the Bible--his power, goodness, holiness, faithfulness, judgment, and wisdom--your view of God will be enlarged and your life will be challenged.
None of us knows what the future holds. But in the midst of our uncertainty, God offers us real hope, a confidence in the certainty of who he is. This guide looks at the Christian''s daily and eternal hope in Christ, reminding us that no matter how bad or good things are now, something far more awesome is on the way for God''s people.
Worship is one of the most divisive Issues in churches today. Donald Hustad responds to the cataclysmic changes in worship styles over the last fifty years, examining the biblical elements of worship and offering a model for richer, God-honoring services. This provocative book is must reading for all pastors, church music leaders and educators, worship committees, and all Christians interested in worship.
Fisherman Bible Studyguides have been a trusted name in Bible study for almost thirty years. With outstanding authors, an emphasis on personal growth, and over eighty titles, the Fisherman guides offer a breadth and depth of biblical study not found in any other series. Fisherman are written with a commitment to the unique authority of the Bible in our lives. Nondenominational, nonsectarian, and suitable for new Christians and mature Christians, Fisherman have a broad appeal with a biblical base. Song of Songs: A Dialogue of Intimacy, a new eight-week Old Testament study, gives the reader insight into Song of Songs–one of the richest and most beautiful books of the Bible. This guide offers reflection on the intimacy God intends for marriage and the intimacy God desires to have with us.
This gripping story about the first woman executed in Texas in over one hundred years draws on accounts from family, prisoners, government officials, and friends to show how God used a remarkable woman to reach countless lives with a message of redemption and joy. Linda Strom, Tucker''s spiritual advisor and close friend for eleven years, includes photographs as well as excerpts from Tucker''s letters and interviews.
This impressive book is written by a family therapist and a physician who have counseled hundreds of post-abortive women. Honest, accurate, and practical, it offers hope and encouragement to women seeking healing after abortion. A must for post-abortive women, their friends and family, pregnancy center counselors and other who seek to help.
This study guide is part of the Beatitudes Series. It consists of six lessons that deal with the deep human longing for God, a hunger built into mankind at creation. The lessons are designed to help people develop healthy spiritual appetites and to fill their deepest longings in Christ.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This study guide focuses on such issues as workplace ethics, success and prosperity, creativity, rest, the value of homemaking, and meaningful ministry.
Are you in need of inner refueling, but just never seem to have the time? This study guide will help focus your thoughts on Scripture passages and aspects of personal renewal in the midst of busyness. Begin a journey of spiritual refreshment not only through rest and quiet reflection, but also through exploring your creativity, renewing your focus and your dreams, and by actively worshipping God.
Quotable and Findable Charles Spurgeon!Charles Spurgeon has been widely esteemed as the ultimate pulpiteer in the English language. His mastery of the Scriptures, theology, and pulpit oratory combined to make his London church one of the largest and most influential in nineteenth-century Britain.Today Spurgeon lives on as the most widely published figure in English language. His books yield a treasure trove of apt citations, examples, object lessons, and witty illustrations of the truth. But finding the Spurgeon illumination for a passage has not been easy for modern speakers and readers. Where did Mr. Spurgeon illustrate Galatians 2:20 or Isaiah 55? The Quotable Spurgeon will locate hundreds of usable quotations from this sacred orator quickly and efficiently. Archaic language has been updated to make the Victorian voice clear to modern ears.The Quotable Spurgeon has been arranged with keys to the Bible as well as to current topics. Using the helpful index of biblical passages, you will find Spurgeon''s sonorous eloquence a graceful addition to your other sources for speeches, sermons, and devotional reading.
Are you afraid of dying?Are you hesitant to talk with those who you love about your last wishes?Do you avoid the tasks that help you prepare for the future?Or, are you helping someone--a spouse, parent, friend, patient, or client--who is working through the issues of death and the quality of life?When Amy Harwell found out she had rapidly progressing cancer, she began a journey of discovery and faith that led her to a new understanding: Once we are well-prepared to die, we are really freed to live. With a hopefulness that never loses touch with reality, Harwell accompanies her readers through the mundane tasks involving health-care directives, legal documents, and funeral arrangement, and on to the profound opportunities of saying good-bye to those we love. Each step of the journey offers possibilities to grow and discover God anew. And Amy, a seasoned traveler, includes notes from her own passage, useful questions, and a checklist for others on the road.
In the Old Testament alone we have the writings of at least sixteen prophets. What kind of people were they: eccentric doomsayers or faithful truth tellers? And why were their messages so crucial that God appointed them specifically to speak? More importantly, do they have anything to say to God’s people today? From Elijah to John the Baptist, this studyguide will help you listen anew to God’s truth as you look at the lives of thirteen prophets and the major themes of their messages.
Because Doug has repeatedly rescued Gayle, she’s managed to finish college and hold down a decent job. But now, as her blackouts become more frequent and severe, Doug wonders if his helping is really helping. Jill’s alcoholic husband, Roger, is about to lose his job. Roger’s secret problem weighs so heavily on Jill that suicide seems a tempting solution. A pastor supports his hidden addiction to alcohol by stealing from his family and his church. How long can he hide his secret trips out of town, the private cache of alcohol in the parsonage, and the symptoms of his drunkenness and hangovers? • Why do people abuse alcohol, and how do they become alcoholics? • Why do problem drinkers continue to drink even when it gets them into so much trouble? • Can’t problem drinkers see what they’re doing to themselves and the people who love them? • What can you do to help someone you love stop drinking? • How can you cope with all the craziness that your troubled friend brings into your life? Problem Drinking addresses these questions and more. Those who struggle in relating to an alcoholic will welcome this heartfelt encouragement and advice. Background information and a thorough resource section make Problem Drinking valuable to a helping friend.
Prayers across the centuries is a family album of remnants from the lives of God''s people over years of struggle, victory, desire, and exultation. Spanning Old Testament times through the twentieth century, this volume includes over 350 petitions, praises, and longings of people such as Abraham, Hannah, David, the apostle Paul, Jesus, the martyr Polycarp, St. Augustine, Catherine of Siena, the reformers Luther and Calvin, Abraham Lincoln, and Mother Teresa.
Discover what unity in Christ means through the Larsens'' dynamic studies. And then put it into practice in relationships with other believers.
This study is an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount and His teachings on the kingdom of God. [X] Sessions.
Following Jesus--what an exciting spiritual adventure! But Jesus said faithfulness to Him means putting aside personal priorities. Readers will discover how to have the faith to follow.
Paul''s letters are full of love, concern, and instruction for His readers--perhaps these letters to the Thessalonians have your name on them as well!
Wisdom for Bad Days and Hard Times. It used to be you could count on someone else to make important decisions for you. But now that you''re getting older, more and more choices-even the hard ones-are up to you. It isn''t always easy to know how to act or what to say-whether you''re faced with minor hassles, like getting a zit before your first date, or major crises, like a friend''s alcohol abuse. In this 31-day devotional, you''ll find stories about teens who are going through the same things you are, solid advice to help you make good decisions in tough times, space to scribble your thoughts and prayers, and things to think and pray about-all to help you get to know the God who''s right by your side, no matter what life brings!
Have you ever been troubled about the relationship between God''s love and his justice? How should a Christian''s lifestyle relate to the people around him? How do we deal with the realization that God''s perspective and ours do not agree? Jonah, Habakkuk, and Malachi encountered many confusing questions and issues. And just as God confronted them, he brings us face to face with the holiness of his character, the breadth of his perspective and love, and the kind of responsible living he desires for his people.
Readers will gain a firsthand look at the peaks and valleys of this prophet’s life and how it connects to Christian living today.
In an age of electronic games, TV, videos, and the Internet…You can raise a book lover. Reading opens up a lifetime of learning and delight to children. In How to Grow a Young Reader, Kathryn Lindskoog and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker offer suggestions for creating a reader-friendly home, truths about how literature strengthens character development, and helpful strategies for nurturing a love of reading in any child.Includes a helpful guide to over 1,800 books.
“Why can’t you put it all behind you and forget it?” asks a well-meaning friend. But you’ve tried that, over and over again, and it hasn’t worked. Forgiving yourself is often harder than forgiving someone else.This encouraging, reader-friendly book offers good counsel on how to:• Distinguish true guilt from false • Explore the nature of God’s forgiveness • Resolve guilt through an eight-step plan • Deal with conflict between yourself and others • Prepare yourself emotionally and spiritually for the “next time” The “Let It Hit Home” sections are designed to focus your own experiences, redirect harmful patterns, and further your healing process. “A most helpful book . . . I am certain that many burdened people will benefit from it, as I did.”—Lewis Smedes, author of Forgive and Forget
God has always commissioned his people to be a blessing and witness to others. This studyguide will enable you to see the world through God''s eyes and will motivate you to get involved in the awesome and joyful task of worldwide outreach.
How did people like Daniel, David, and Mary talk to God? What can we learn from their example? What can we know about God himself from the prayers of Hannah, Job, and Paul? These studies will help you discover new insights about prayer, God''s character, and the lives of his praying people. Your own prayer life will be enriched as you study the great prayers of Scripture.
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