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Heart Of The Psalms Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99Understanding God’s word to the world.
The Book of Psalms has been called a school of prayer, as these eloquent words to God become the Word of God for us and a road map to navigate life with God in this world. This study focuses on six psalms, each offering a unique glimpse into God’s heart:
Psalm 8 (awe)
Psalm 27 (beauty)
Psalm 51 (mercy)
Psalm 73 (surely)
Psalm 90 (time)
Psalm 116 (love)The Study examines why these six psalms connect so deeply with us, the church, and beyond. The text gives us a way to pray when words are hard to find, drawing from the hearts of real people seeking God. Go inside the world of these psalms, considering where they were written, their key phrases in Hebrew, and even the time of day they evoke. Throughout history, people have turned to these words at pivotal times, finding hope, comfort, and inspiration. The Heart of the Psalms will help you weigh why and how these psalms matter and how they can be transformative today for us, the church, and God’s world.
The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of The Heart of the Psalms. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.
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Worship And Awe In Christian Psychology
$29.99Mental health resources increasingly focus on the self as the antidote to psychological suffering, offering strategies for prioritizing self-care and self-esteem. Yet as people focus more on the self, their suffering may actually worsen, as evidenced by the prevalence of mental health disorders today. According to Christian clinical psychologist Joshua Knabb, when people focus less on the self and more on God, their mental and spiritual health may improve.
Combining up-to-date psychological research with theological reflection, this book helps readers better understand the role that awe, pursued through the act of worship, plays in optimal psychological and spiritual functioning. Knabb explains that at its core, Christian mental and spiritual health involves worshipful awe of God, which can be intentionally cultivated throughout the day. The book also includes practices for readers to try out and use in clinical contexts.
Worship and Awe in Christian Psychology will benefit students in Christian counseling and psychology programs, mental health practitioners, and others who want to improve their mental and spiritual health from a Christian perspective.
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Why Did Jesus Have To Die Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$15.99When words fall short, the cross still speaks.
The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of Why Did Jesus Have to Die?. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.
The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).
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Last Supper Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$15.99Experience Lent through the lens of Jesus’s most powerful mealtime parables.
The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of The Last Supper. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.
Travel with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem in this profound six-week Lenten study that explores the parables and stories Jesus told at tables along the way to his final meal. Will Willimon invites readers to experience how these table stories?about searching shepherds, welcoming hosts, prodigal sons, and rejected invitations?illuminate the deeper meaning of the Last Supper and Christ’s sacrifice.
Through engaging biblical exploration and Willimon’s characteristic storytelling wisdom, readers will:
*Discover how Jesus used meals to reveal the surprising nature of God’s kingdom
*Explore how stories of mercy, invitation, and radical hospitality prepare us for Holy Week
*Understand why sharing bread and wine became the central ritual of Christian faith
*Experience Maundy Thursday’s profound significance in fresh, meaningful waysEach chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions for personal reflection or group discussion that connect these ancient stories to contemporary Christian life.
This Lenten season, gather at the table with Jesus and his disciples to experience the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross through the stories that prepared the way. Willimon’s accessible yet profound insights will transform how you understand both the Last Supper and your own place at Christ’s table.
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Body Teaches The Soul Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
$22.99Your body is more spiritual than you might think. It’s hard to talk to others about the peace of God when your own body is wracked with anxiety. Or to consider your body as the “temple of the Holy Spirit” if you regard eating, exercise, or sleep as inherently unspiritual activities. If you truly believe God made your body, it requires a level of care on your part to take care of it.
Justin Whitmel Earley–bestselling author of Habits of the Household–is intimately familiar with the consequences of ignoring one’s body. As a young lawyer, he fell into a period of anxiety and insomnia that nearly ruined his life. In his journey back to mental and spiritual health, he realized the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren’t physical or spiritual but were physical and spiritual.
The Body Teaches the Soul is a practical guide on what the Bible says should be the union of body and spirit in our overall health. In this study, Justin shares personal stories, fascinating research, and biblical wisdom to reveal ten simple habits that will improve your health and deepen your relationship with God. You will especially learn how to:
*Connect deeply and positively with your body as the image of God while avoiding the mistakes of ignoring or idolizing the body.
*Explore how daily patterns of healthy eating can be as spiritual as fasting and how rhythms of feasting can become guilt-free celebrations of the world God made.
*Recover your mental health through upper-brain spiritual truths that work together with lower-brain physical practices to reshape thought patterns.
*Develop a sleep routine that honors your body’s need for rest and your soul’s need for sabbath.
*Discover how to lament sickness and injury while still praying with hope for the miracle of healing.
*Learn how exercise can create a humble lifestyle of loving others with your body instead of becoming a vain search for body image.
The Body Teaches the Soul is your guide to rediscovering the extraordinary gift of the body and the spiritual life that flows from it. It will help you reconnect with your whole self and repattern your life in the image of the God who made you and loves you as you are–body and soul.
SESSION OUTLINE
Session 1: Breathing and Mental Health
Session 2: Spiritual Rhythms for Eating
Session 3: Embracing the Gift of Rest
Session 4: The Spiritual Discipline of Exercise
Session 5: Embodied Worship in a Technological World
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He Chose The Nails Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stude
$21.99Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.
In the He Chose the Nails Bible Study, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son.
And in those details are gifts that Christ provided for us. The cross. The thorns. The nails. His seamless robe. The empty tomb. God didn’t have to give us all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
In this Easter season study, Max will help you:
*Experience Lent as a time not to just give up something, but to prepare to receive good gifts from God.
*Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life.
*Receive the grace of Christ’s work for us and cooperate with God’s work in us to make us more like him.
*Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God’s presence, no matter what you’ve done.
Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.”
The He Chose the Nails Bible Study Guide includes video notes and discussion questions, Bible exploration, an individual application activity, and a Lenten practice to complete between meetings.
Sessions include:
1. He Chose to Be One of Us
2. He Chose to Forgive Us
3. He Chose to Invite Us into His Presence
4. He Chose to Love Us Forever
5. He Chose to Give Us Victory
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Case For Easter Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition
$19.99What do the Gospel accounts actually say about Jesus’ death and resurrection? How can we know the biblical accounts are accurate? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God. In The Case for Easter Bible Study, Lee investigates the story surrounding the resurrection of Jesus–and how we can know that it is true.
In each session, participants will explore:
*How to understand the differences between the Gospel accounts
*How to use historical and medical evidence to build a strong case for Jesus’ resurrection
*Why the Gospel writers are credible when they make this claim
*The testimony of those who witnessed Jesus alive after the crucifixion
*Why it’s clear the early church carried on the teaching of these witnessesThe Case for Easter Bible Study invites you to examine the evidence of the resurrection for yourself and points to the conclusion that Jesus was the Son of God who conquered the grave.
Session titles:
1. Evidence for the Resurrection
2. An Excruciating Execution
3. The Case for the Empty Tomb
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Theology Of Authority
$99.98Is authority reserved for those with a specific calling to leadership? Who holds power in the church? Does authority have limits? Are teaching and preaching the most important practices of authority?
Our understanding–and misunderstanding–of authority has significant implications for our individual and corporate flourishing. In A Theology of Authority, Christa McKirland challenges our assumptions about authority, power, and leadership. With a focus on low-church traditions, she examines authority through the lens of analytic philosophy and biblical theology to offer a theological definition of authority. She also tackles questions related to divine and human authority, Scripture, and practices typically related to ordination: preaching, teaching, serving communion, baptizing, church discipline, and vision casting.
A Theology of Authority expands our understanding of authority, recognizing the Spirit’s enablement of each member to fulfill their calling to spiritual maturity. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of authority and power and how we relate to one another as siblings in Christ.
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Understanding Gender Dysphoria Second Edition
$29.99Genuine Compassion, Expert Understanding-Explore the New Edition of Understanding Gender Dysphoria
Few topics spark more debate today than gender identity, fueling intense discussions across social, political, and cultural spheres. Complex issues like gender dysphoria are often oversimplified into slogans and sound bites, overlooking the lived experiences of those affected and making understanding even more difficult in an increasingly divided discourse.
Mark Yarhouse, an expert in sexual identity and therapy, challenges the church to rise above the political hostilities and listen to people’s stories. In Understanding Gender Dysphoria, Yarhouse combines Biblical principles and scholarly research to offer a Christian perspective on transgender issues that eschews simplistic answers and appreciates both psychological and theological complexity. The result is a book that engages the latest research while remaining pastorally sensitive to the experiences of each person.
In this updated edition, you’ll find:
*updated sources and references,
*language that reflects the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), and
*new content on more recent trends, including rising numbers of young people identifying as transgender and non-binary.
If you are a pastor, counselor, or someone simply seeking to better understand individuals navigating questions of gender identity, now is the time to act with compassion and courage. Understanding Gender Dysphoria is an essential guide for those who wish to approach this topic with empathy and informed insight. Order your copy today and answer the call to come alongside those on the margins as they resolve their questions and concerns about gender identity.
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Promise Of Heaven Bible Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99In The Promise of Heaven Study Guide, Dr. David Jeremiah will take you deeper into a biblical exploration of what heaven might actually be like and inspire you to anticipate the eternal life that awaits you.
Many of us feel an unfulfilled longing–a space within that cannot be satisfied with material possessions, experiences, or relationships. Only heaven will fulfill that longing, and the only way we can get there is through Jesus Christ.
Despite common portrayals that imagine heaven as boring or abstract, its reality offers far greater meaning and joy. Heaven is a real place where peace and belonging are guaranteed for those who have faith in Christ.
Thinking about eternity in this way will transform how you live today, give you hope in the midst of life’s challenges, encourage you to live with intention, and share God’s love with others–helping them find the same fulfillment that only Christ can give.
Each of the eleven lessons in this Study Guide includes:
*An outline of the main subjects and Scriptures covered during the lesson
*An overview of Dr. Jeremiah’s teaching on the topic being studied
*Application questions to help both individuals and small groups delve into the content and the Bible
*A Did You Know? Section that adds a point of interest to the lesson
What you think about heaven–and whether or not you think about it at all–determines how you live today.
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Embracing The Uncertain Second Edition
$18.99Learn to navigate life’s uncertainties.
Just turning on the news lets us know we are living in uncertain times. Economic instabilities, eruptions of violence, and natural catastrophes can alter the lives and landscapes of entire communities. Our individual lives are often just as unsteady: relationships can falter, plans can go awry, and confidence can wane.
Uncertainty can be uncomfortable. Many of us prefer stability and a predictable future to an unknown fate. We are wired to want to control our destiny.
The reality is that in our fast-changing, unpredictable world, there are few guarantees in life. It’s those who are willing to embrace uncertainty and make the risky decision to follow Jesus despite the many unknowns who will reap the greatest rewards.
In Embracing the Uncertain, Magrey deVega invites readers to engage and wrestle with life’s uncertainties, not ignore them. The six chapters focus on six post-transfiguration, pre-Passion stories in the Gospels. Each of these stories is a signpost in the Gospel narrative, pointing down at a world filled with uncertainty but pointing us forward to a cross that can show us how to follow Jesus with courage, hope, and obedience.
Embracing the Uncertain helps you dig deep into your faith and face life’s challenges with a renewed sense of purpose.
In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and DVD.
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Mission Design : Leading Your Ministry Through Organizational And Cultural
$19.99Navigating Change in Complex Ministry Environments
Mission Design by Aaron Abramson is a timely guide for ministry leaders navigating the challenges of a volatile and rapidly changing world. With technological growth, societal shifts, and economic instability reshaping the landscape, traditional five-year plans feel out of touch. Yet, even amidst uncertainty, opportunities for meaningful kingdom impact abound.
Drawing on principles from design thinking, user experience design, and service design, Aaron Abramson provides a step-by-step approach to help pastors, church planters, nonprofit leaders and mission entrepreneurs adapt and innovate ministries to reach the shifting world around us. This book provides the tools and insights you need to adapt, pivot, navigate, and kickstart change for your ministry. Whether you’re clarifying your vision, understanding your community’s needs, or testing new strategies, Mission Design equips you to lead your organization into a flourishing future.
With relatable examples and case studies, Abramson doesn’t just show you how to launch impactful ideas-he also teaches you how to pivot, evaluate, and grow through the learning process. No matter where your ministry is in its organizational life cycle, God can do new things in and through you for the good of those to whom you are called.
Mission Design features:
*Step-by-Step Approach: Learn how to lead your organization through change with strategies drawn from experience and the principles of design thinking.
*Practical Tools: Clarify your vision and design tangible solutions to adapt to a shifting world.
*Real-World Case Studies: Explore examples from real-life ministries that show how to implement changes effectively and learn from the results.
*Focus on Community Impact: Develop a deeper understanding of the people you serve to ensure your ministry reflects their needs and God’s calling.
*Expert Guidance: Gain insights from Aaron Abramson, CEO of Jews for Jesus, who has led impactful innovations in ministry and mission strategy.
Why Read Mission Design?
If you’re a ministry leader looking to adapt to evolving dynamics, navigate cultural shifts, and lead with impact, this book is your trusted guide. Abramson’s thoughtful approach combines experienced wisdom with practical tools that can give you confidence as you step into uncharted territory in your own ministry. Get your copy today and get equipped to lead more effectively through changin
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