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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
Session 6: The ResurreAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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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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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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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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Justice Of Jesus
$19.99The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible.
In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians’ understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.
A St. Thomas Christian born and raised in India, Thomas reflects on his experience in churches across denominations in both the Global South and the Global North. He challenges the status quo, examines beliefs that keep the church from pursuing liberation and wholeness, and explores the relationship of justice to our budgets, pulpits, and theology.
The Justice of Jesus is both a prophetic diagnosis and a hopeful prognosis. Readers will be encouraged with fresh ideas for prioritizing justice through prayer, partnerships, and advocating for the vulnerable in their communities and around the world.
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Case For Christmas Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stude
$19.99In The Case for Christmas Bible Study, led by New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel, participants will dig into the true Christmas story to sort out the fact from the fiction and the hype from the holiness. This Bible study will help them reflect on the gospel story of the birth of Jesus in a focused and group-oriented way that will change the way that they view the season.
During his faith journey, Lee Strobel investigated the real meaning behind all the nativity scenes he saw outside of churches. He explored the evidence that Jesus was a real person in history who was born in a real place, that the Incarnation (birth of Jesus through the Holy Spirit) actually took place, and how Jesus’ miraculous birth was in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. In The Case for Christmas Bible Study, Lee reveals the discoveries made after consulting with experts on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy as he sought to separate the truth from the tradition.
Regardless of whether the center of your Christmas decorations is the nativity set on your mantle or the presents under the tree, The Case for Christmas Bible Study invites you to look beyond the familiar traditions of the season, challenging you to examine the evidence for yourself and consider why Christmas really matters and why it’s still so relevant today.
Session titles:
1. Setting the Record Straight
2. Beneath the Fake News
3. A Mind-Boggling Proposition
4. The Prophetic FingertipAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Meaning Of Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stud
$19.99Discover how marriage reflects Jesus’ love, grace, and power in life.
Timothy Keller’s The Meaning of Marriage draws a profound portrait of marriage that neither idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us to the relationship between God and mankind. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental–yet hopeful, beautiful, and relevant for thoughtful believers and nonbelievers alike.
In this six-session video study, Timothy Keller and his wife Kathy discuss practical wisdom for marriages. This teachings are for anyone from singles, to couples considering marriage, to those who are newly married or who have been married for a long time.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Group discussion questions
*Personal/couples study for deeper reflection between sessions
*Marriage plan exercises
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Child Is Born
$18.99See Jesus’s birth through the lens of ancient Nativity stories.
Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The study delves into the narratives of Isaac and Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter. Author Amy-Jill Levine brings her expert knowledge of Scripture and careful consideration of the Christian story to show readers how Scripture’s earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus’s birth and how the birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories. Transform your Advent season with fresh insights and inspiration from A Child is Born.
In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
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Zondervan 2026 Pastors Annual
$24.99Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor’s Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach.
The Zondervan 2026 Pastor’s Annual supplies you with:
*Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the year
*Sermon topics and texts fully indexed
*Definitive and usable sermon outlines
*Devotionals and Bible studies for midweek services
*Fresh and applicable illustrations
*Appropriate hymn selections
*Special-day services for church and civil calendars
*Meditations on Lord’s Supper observance
*Wedding ceremonies and themes
*Funeral messages and Scriptures
*Basic pastoral ministry helps
*Messages for children and young people
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