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| Concerned about the contemporary confusion over women's roles, McMinn argues that biblical norms should define what God intends for daughters rather than culturally determined traditions. |
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| Whether you're a new believer or simply seeking to strengthen your faith, this study, the first in the 2:7 SERIES, is for you! Learn the essentials to Christian living through in-depth Bible studies and Scripture memorization. An ideal discipleship tool for groups or individuals.IN ORDER TO GROW STRONG, A TREE NEEDS TO BURROW DEEP INTO THE LIFE-GIVING EARTH.When a tree takes root, burrowing deep into the soil, it's not long before the action is mirrored above ground. New branches shoot out. Green, healthy leaves appear. Even the trunk grows sturdier, more storm-resistant. Because of the roots, the tree becomes firm and fruitful.And so it is with you. The deeper you root your life in Christ, the stronger you'll become.This first book in the new 2:7 SERIES is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your Christian life through enriching Bible study, Scripture memory, and group interaction. With its biblical and practical approach to discipleship, this workbook will yield long-term, life-changing results, such as: *"A closer relationship with God *"A keener sense of priorities *"Renewed concern for nonChristian friends*"A growing camaraderie within your study group |
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| What season of life are you in? Are you experiencing a winter of discouragement blowing like an icy wind through your soul? Or do you feel the exuberance of spring renewal, the lazy warmth of summer rest? Perhaps the winds of change have brought an autumn of reflection in your heart. Chuck Swindoll offers 144 devotional readings that take you through each season of the year, challenging and encouraging you to discover what's truly important in your own life.Take time to deepen your roots in the soil of God's love and grace. Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life is a devotional companion that helps you grow closer to God through every season of life, in every condition of the heart. |
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| A Bible study series addressing the unique needs of moms These 8 Bible studies help women discover God's wisdom on how to be the best mothers, women, and disciples they can be. Each study contains 6 sessions divided into 5 flexible portions: For You Alone, For You and God's Word, For You and Others, For You and God, and For You and Your Kids. The last section helps moms share each week's nugget of truth with their children. * Growing Strong with God encourages moms to focus on cultivating their own spiritual lives. EDITOR: Jean E Syswerda |
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| Wisdom from some of the most influential African American pastors of our day on how to grow and sustain a vibrant congregation.Carlye Fielding Stewart, author of African American Church Growth, has brought together senior pastors from some of the fastest-growing and most influential African American congregations to answer the question, "What makes a church grow?" The answers center around four areas of ministry and witness: Preaching and worship, Evangelism and Discipleship, Community Outreach, and Stewardship. Written by church leaders with long experience in leading effective congregations, this book will be required reading for anyone seeking to grow an African American (or other) congregation. |
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| Gardening is one of the most popular pastimes, and for many, it serves as one of the primary ways to focus meditation. This ebook contains 52 meditations centered around the garden and aspects of gardening. with a brief meditation, questions for thought and reflection, and a brief prayer. The meditations include themes and topics including: Gardens create friendships Gardens as sacred space Gardens hold hidden joys Gardens as holy leisure (otium sanctum) Gardens and Sabbath time Gardens smooth out rough edges Gardens recycle life |
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| "Growing Through Divorce is one of the most practical, insightful, and helpful books available today." H. Norman Wright More than 600,000 copies sold! Now with a brand-new cover, Jim Smoke's compassionate and supportive book will help many thousands more. Jim has counseled single-again people for more than 30 years. Drawing on this experience, he offers men and women the practical, step-by-step help they need to survive the turmoil of divorce and come out healthy and secure. Readers are encouraged to: look at divorce recovery as a healing process develop a solid support system give themselves time and permission to experience the myriad emotions provide support and understanding to their children take care of themselves financially, physically, and emotionally Although devastating, divorce doesn't mean life is over. Joy and love will come again. Growing Through Divorce helps readers transform a difficult ending to a fresh beginning. |
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| Rejection, overwhelming responsibilities, doubts, grief, anger. These are areas of struggle for all of us. This studyguide explores 11 challenges common to people in the Bible-and to us. By observing how these biblical characters brought their fears and frustrations to God, you can receive help and hope to do the same, and discover again that God's character and presence offer constant strength in any difficulty. Fisherman Bible Studyguides offer:* Penetrating questions that generate discussion* Flexible format for groups or individual needs* Helpful leader's notes* Emphasis on daily application of Bible truth |
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| With six sessions in each volume, The Doing Life Together series provides small group member with basic training on how to live healthy and balanced lives. Spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident. The six sessions in this study equip you for the basic habits of spiritual growth: relying on the Holy Spirit, cultivating time in the Bible and prayer, seeing life's obstacles as opportunities for growth, and partnering with Christians who are committed to supporting your growth. Here is a realistic, practical path to growing strong in faith and Christian character." Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study...[It's] the first small group curriculum built completely on the purpose-driven paradigm...The greatest reason I'm excited about [it] is that I've seen the dramatic changes it produces in the lives of those who study it." -From the foreword by Rick Warren Based on the five biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church, Doing Life Together will help your group discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing, and Surrendering your life together for him. More Doing Life Together Resources Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| IMAGINE a group of students sharing this goal_to know Jesus Christ deeper and to make him known to others! IMAGINE them doing as the disciples did_fellowshipping, growing, serving, sharing, and worshiping together! IMAGINE yourself in this kind of caring, committed community_revolutionizing your life and those in the group! The Life Together series is the beginning of a relational journey, from being a member of a group to being a vital part of an unbelievable spiritual community. These books will help you think, talk, dig deep, care, heal, share and have the time of your life! Life together! Growing to Be Like Jesus teaches about discipleship. How does Scripture apply to your life situation? How can Jesus make a difference in your daily life? How can we make a difference for Jesus? This volume of the Life Together series deals with these questions and others. Weaving through the six exciting sessions are new and fun ways to match your brain's work with your heart's desire to follow Christ and care for others. YOUTH LEADERS the Life Together series is a revolutionary small group resource that will change the lives of your students. Six related books overflow with Bible-based sessions to encourage and equip them. Check out the incredible Life Together DVD resources! Doug Fields and Brett Eastman share tips and approaches based on the books' contents, and about communicating with kids. Also on each DVD are Bible teachings, directly related to passages in the books' sessions, conducted by the most respected names in youth ministry_Doug Fields, Mike Yaconelli, Duffy Robbins, Efrem Smith, Helen Musick, and Marv Penner. 12 "conversations" with Doug and Brett, 12 detailed Bible teachings_these clips are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to share God's Word effectively to teenagers. Each DVD has almost three hours of the best small group teaching for youth you can imagine! |
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| Group Publishing, in partnership with FamilyLife, is excited to announce the release of the newly revised HomeBuilders Couples Series.. Questions and activities have been updated and improved to help couples open up to each other even more, resultingin meaningful and life-changing experiences. Plus, the teacher and student books have been combined to make the series easy-to-lead and easy-to use. |
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| Heartwarming quotes and literary excerpts about the wonder of boyhood accompany Zolan's delightful renderings of youngsters playing on the farm, fishing, frolicking with puppy dogs, and daydreaming to the great outdoors. With its not to rural life, this spirited volume is the perfect gift for parents or fathers. |
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