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Familiar Stranger Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Is the Holy Spirit a stranger in your faith?
Have you ever felt there’s a gap between the life promised in the Bible and the one you’re living?
For many followers of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a familiar stranger–a rumored figure we know of, but don’t truly know. We hear stories of God’s power but struggle to see it in our own lives. This study guide is an invitation to close that gap.
Join pastor and author Tyler Staton on a six-session journey to rediscover the most misunderstood person of the Trinity. Moving from rich theology to practical application, this study provides a framework to experience the Holy Spirit in profound, new ways.
You will learn to:
*Hear God’s Voice: Develop the practice of discernment to recognize God’s whisper amidst the noise.
*Move in God’s Power: Explore the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and more, not as ancient history, but as a present reality.
*Redeem Your Pain: Understand how God meets us and works through our suffering.
A vibrant relationship with the Holy Spirit starts now!
This study guide includes:
*A guide to best practices for leading a group
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion timeStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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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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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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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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Becoming Gods Family
$22.99Does the church still matter in our modern world?
After waves of disillusionment, #churchtoo movements, and political divides, it’s easy to question the value of investing in the church. Yet Carmen Joy Imes offers a profound answer that resonates through the pages of Becoming God’s Family. Exploring the familial and communal identity of the church, Imes traces the thread of God’s presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. She invites readers into a vision of the church that is rooted deeply in Scripture and speaks directly to the challenges we face today. Imes reminds us of a powerful truth-God delights in the global, intergenerational family He has created.
Through this book, you’ll discover that God keeps His promises. When God’s people gather together, God shows up. Whether you’re struggling to reconnect with the church, seeking a constructive vision for its role in our world, or longing to better understand its biblical foundations, this book offers clarity, hope, and encouragement.
What you’ll find in Becoming God’s Family:
*A biblical foundation: Trace the theme of God’s presence through the entire biblical text, gaining new understanding of His communal and familial design for the church.
*Modern relevance: Imes addresses the disheartening realities of scandals, political polarization, and deconstruction with a constructive and hopeful perspective.
*Engaging and accessible content: Written by Imes, a respected Old Testament scholar, the book offers rich insights while staying accessible to a wide audience.
*Encouragement for community: Discover the global and intergenerational nature of God’s family and the joy of his presence among his people.
Becoming God’s Family is perfect for students and scholars of the Bible, church members looking for renewed purpose, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the church’s biblical foundation. Step into God’s enduring promise-when we gather as his people, he is always present. Order your copy today and rediscover why the church still matters!
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Being Presbyterian In A Dysvangelical America
$18.00Dysvangelical names a theology that is distorted, dysfunctional, and dystopian, twisting the good news of God’s grace into a message of fear, partisanship, and exclusion.
In Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America, Ted V. Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg speak directly to Presbyterians who are disillusioned and confused by how Christianity is being misused in American culture. So often, our beliefs as faithful Christians do not line up with the shouted chants and disturbing actions taken by those claiming to represent a true vision of Christianity. Twenty-five years after their best-selling book Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt, the authors return with fresh urgency to affirm the heart of Reformed theology and what it means to be truly evangelical in a time of theological and cultural distortion. With clarity, compassion, and a touch of humor, Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America equips readers to name what feels wrong, rediscover what is right, and live into a gospel that is still good news for all.
It is impossible to ignore the many loud voices who claim to speak for God with the absolute certainty and divisive rhetoric that has become the playbook for Christian nationalism. To help readers counter this overwhelming narrative, Foote and Thornburg provide an accessible, faithful alternative rooted in the core Presbyterian convictions of grace, community, humility, and ongoing reform. This is the message to speak loudly in our time: not one of fear and exclusion, but a living, evolving faith that proclaims the wide welcome of God’s grace.
Ideal for individual or group study, the book includes an eight-session study guide that provides focus Scriptures, questions for discussion, and prayers.
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Unleashed Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99In Unleashed, bestselling author and pastor Dr. Evans uncovers what is needed in our lives for us to unleash the power that God has placed within us and bring His Kingdom to this world. All too often, we feel paralyzed by our situation, unsure of how to move forward, and stuck in habits and patterns that we can’t seem to break. We don’t recognize the wisdom and authority that God has given to us and are unwilling to give up our comfortable lifestyle to sacrifice anything for His Kingdom. As a result, we tend to lead apathetic, weak, and disengaged lives as followers of Christ.
God wants so much more for us! He has given us the authority and the ability to truly be victorious in this life. But attaining that power will mean overcoming certain roadblocks the enemy puts in our path to discourse and distract us from our purpose. The key to unleashing God’s power is thus learning how to identify these roadblocks and implement spiritual strategies to overcome them. This is the goal of the Unleashed Bible Study-to show believers how to not merely survive but thrive in this life.
Sessions include:
*Unleashing Kingdom Praise and Truth
*Unleashing Kingdom Power and Authority
*Unleashing Kingdom Purpose and Commitment
*Unleashing Kingdom Unity and Pursuit
*Unleashing Kingdom Generosity and Morality
*Unleashing Kingdom Mysteries and RepresentativesWatch on any device!
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