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What kind of advice would married couples in the Bible give to couples today? The Bible provides a rich history about couples who experienced every imaginable hardship and obstacle. Now, their experiences come to life in How to Build a Lasting Marriage. This is a practical book for couples who want to build an enduring marriage based on biblical truths.

Are you overcome by feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, or regrets? Are you desperate for something to lift you up and keep you there? If there is a way to live confidently, even joyfully, in whatever circumstance you face, would you buy a dose of it? You don’t have to; it’s free. It’s called God’s grace. You can learn all about it in this brief study of Paul’s 13 New Testament letters. In Grace Overflowing, you will learn what it means to live as a Christian and experience God’s grace overflowing to your life. Hope, freedom, joy, and comfort in Christ are yours. Why would you...

The OBSCURE Bible Study Series Grow in your faith through examining fascinating and unusual biblical stories and events. BENEFITS This is the story of the Bible and the Gospel presented in a new, interesting, and fresh setting. These ordinary believers, strange characters, and people living on the fringe of life have the same troubles and circumstances as people today. This is a unique approach to bible study – fun, unique, but challenging. You will learn timeless truths in a different and revealing way. The OBSCURE Series provides new insights to life and scripture.CONTENTS Book 7 ...

In this four-session study, pastor Andy Stanley explores the lives of some of these individuals and reveals how the story of Easter became real to them when they found themselves caught up in the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. These characters include figures in the Gospels such as: Joseph Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, the two criminals on the crosses next to Jesus, and the disciples and other followers of Jesus, who found their world turned upside down when the one they believed to be the Messiah was first put to death . . . and then rose again.

In this eight-session audio Bible study, join pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley as he examines the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications these characteristics have for believers today.

You vowed to never repeat the same mistakes, yet here you are again, right where you started. What is it that keeps drawing you back? In this six-session audio-based study (guide sold separately), Sheila Walsh shows it is our longings that often lead us into such traps. She draws on her own experiences and the life of King David to reveal that all our longings are rooted in a need for God—and nothing else will satisfy when it comes to filling that void.

An invitation for overachievers to discover what it means to rest as God's daughters without compromising their God-given design as doers. Though she didn't sit at Jesus's feet like her sister Mary, biblical Martha was loved just as she was - and you are too. This practical resource invites modern-day Marthas to sit down spiritually as they exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom without abandoning their doer's heart in the process.

Do you have questions about God, the Bible, and your Christian walk? Have you ever had trouble understanding what the Word says when you hear it? If so, internationally recognized Bible teacher Paul de Sousa has developed an amazing and essential tool for you. In this Foundation`s 12-week Bible Study Course, you will find answers

What is God's perspective regarding women in ministry? Is gender a deciding factor in determining leadership roles in the body of Christ? Should women be silent in the churches? The answer to these questions along with many more regarding women in ministry are adequately addressed in this book.
Without question, the subject of women in ministry continues to draw mixed conclusions across a broad spectrum of people. However, it is the intent of this book to use the Scripture to offer the true perspective concerning this provocative topic.

Single? Looking for the "right person"? Thinking that if you met the right person everything would turn out right? Think again. In The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating, Andy Stanley explores the challenges, assumptions, and land mines associated with dating in the 21st century. Best of all, he offers the most practical and uncensored advice you will ever hear on this topic. Not for the faint of heart, The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating challenges single Christ followers to step up and set a new standard for this generation!

Today, more than ever, we need a solid word for an unsure world. No other book reflects the heart of God and the passion of man as powerfully as the book of Romans. In fact, some call it the Constitution of Christianity. Join Dr. Adrian Rogers as he teaches from Romans 5-9 on the topics of sanctification and sovereignty of God. In Jesus There Is So Much More................Romans 5:6-9 How to Live in Victory .................................Romans 6:1-2 Learning to Possess Your Possessions.......Romans 7:1-4 Getting to Know Your Best Friend................Romans 8:9 Turning Hurts into ...

In the summer of 1969, Buzz Aldrin had a mission. His goal was to fly 240 million miles from earth and, along with fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, be the first to walk on the moon. But moments before that historic step, Aldrin poured a specially prepared drink into a cup and partook in a sacred celebration that had first occurred two thousand years before. In this five-session study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko journeys back in time and forward in hope, using the 1969 lunar mission as an analogy of the metamorphosis that was unleashed by the man from Galilee.

Christin Ditchfield carefully extracts and examines the beautiful, Biblical truths and parallels in George MacDonald’s The Princess and Curdie. MacDonald’s moving and thrilling tale mirrors the journey of faith, through persecution, doubt, trials, and temptations, in a familiar and classic fairytale style.

Psalm 100: A Primer in Praise Many people, including many who devoutly follow the paths of righteousness, seem to view serving God as some sort of tiresome enterprise. Necessary? Yes. Important? Yes. But, Joyful? Far from it. This attitude, though, is far from Biblical. Psalm 100 opens with "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord." It continues to say we should "Serve the Lord with Gladness." That's hardly the severe image many in the church project to the world. A Joyful Noise takes Psalm 100 phrase by phrase to discover the joy in true religious practice. In this study we discover a joyful ...

Are you a young athlete seeking to understand your passion for sport in the context of God’s Word? Are you a pastor seeking personally to walk in victory or lead your congregation to live according to the promises of God? Are you a youth group leader wanting to teach the promises of God in a fresh way with a relevant and timely metaphor that connects to your local community? Are you a leader of a small group, local Christian club, or community/school ministry, such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes or Athletes in Action, looking for the next right material to take your people ...

Horatius Bonar’s exegesis of the Old Testament is a voluminous work of 84 chapters. It deals with passages from the book of Genesis to the book of Malachi, covering themes like sin, despair, holiness, blessing, and deliverance.

An easy to read commentary on the book of the Bible - Genesis. Written like you would talk about it. An opportunity to see what this book of the Bible is all about and to hear a different opinion on these scriptures. This is also an invitation to you to share your thoughts on the scriptures with the author and your thoughts may be part of a follow up book.

"Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage" is a six-week Bible study that covers 42 heroes. Embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of history and scripture as you meet the extraordinary heroes of the Bible. These were not men of superhuman strength or intellect, but ordinary individuals called by God to accomplish extraordinary deeds. In this compelling book, you will encounter 42 of these heroes, each embodying a timeless truth that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. In "Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage," you are invited not just to read these ...

We are at a strategic cultural intersection where relationships between women and men are eroding. While it is good for women to expose their pain, abuse, and experiences of gender inequality and oppression, what often follows is a never-ending cycle of blame, accusations, denial, avoidance, and ultimately devastation for everyone involved. Better Together, a six-session Bible study, is a beacon of hope in this challenging storm.

A thorough look at the God of the Bible and what He has revealed about Himself. What is God like and what does He wants from you? Most people go through life speculating about God and failing to realize that God Himself has revealed an unbelievable amount of information regarding His character. GETTING GOD exposes that information and in doing so, reveals God Himself. You can finally understand the God of Scripture.