After the Boxes are Unpacked (book study only)
by Susan Miller
More than 40 million Americans move each year, and studies show that it can be one of the heaviest strains on a marriage.
For women especially, relocating can be a traumatic event. Those who are moving will find this book as valuable and important
as packing tape. With true stories, ingenious insights and helpful hints, women can transition smoothly and get on with their lives.
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David
Taped at the 2007 Deeper Still event, this study contains the audio and video portions featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur.
Watch as three women explore their lives and the life of David. You'll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them.
The messages are divided into three segments with two lessons each. Each segment focuses on a different stage of David's life: young man
(by Priscilla Shirer), middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and older man (by Kay Arthur). (6 sessions)
Crazy Love
by Francis Chan
God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it.
The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional,
self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized
it yet or not...we all know something's wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you
hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to
a passionate love relationship with Himself. The answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts,
it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when
you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. (10 chapters)
Experiencing God
by Henry T. Blackaby
Most Bible studies help people; this one changes them forever. For more than 15 years, God has used Experiencing God in His work,
showing believers how to know Him intimately while encouraging them to step out in faith and join Him in His
work--with miraculous results. (12 sessions)
Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter
by Vicki Courtney
Youth culture expert Vicki Courtney gives moms straight talk about keeping the lines of communication open and honest with their daughters, from cradle to college.
Vicki helps parents pinpoint and prepare the discussions that need to be ongoing, so that girls will know the truth about life before they
believe the culture's lies. Conversation tips are grouped by age: 5 and under, 6 to 11, and 12 and up. (6 sessions)
Forgotten God
by Francis Chan
In the name of the Father, the Son, and...the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness
of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living
witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today's church has admired the gift, but neglected to open it. Breakthrough author Francis Chan rips
away paper and bows to get at the true source of the church's power—the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we've ignored the Spirit for far too
long, and we are reaping the disastrous results. Thorough scriptural support and compelling narrative form Chan's invitation to stop and
remember the One we've forgotten, the Spirit of the Living God. (7 chapters)
Graced Based Parenting
by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Parents in our post-modern world tend to be committed to, but anxious about, their child-rearing responsibilities. They have tried countless
parenting books on the market that tell moms and dads what to do and how to do it, but many of these are rigid, fear-based books that leave a
large number of parents feeling directionless. Now there is a grace-based solution from Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters. Grace Based
Parenting is a refreshing book divided into two parts: the needs we are trying to meet in our children, and the delivery system for how we meet them.
Kimmel recommends creating a grace-based home environment that allows children to meet their full potential, and to parent children in the same way
God parents us. He presents a child's true needs, according to Scripture, and provides parents with a realistic, doable way to meet them.
The result is spiritually strong children who grow up with a sense of calm and a heart full of purpose and confidence.
Have a New Kid by Friday
by Kevin Leman
Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast.
Focusing on changing a child's attitude, behavior and character, it contains chapters for each day of the week. (6 sessions, 30 minutes per DVD)
The Life You've Always Wanted
by John Ortberg
Award-winning author John Ortberg teaches participants the skills essential to "running the marathon" in the Christian life: slowing down,
celebrating joy, practicing prayer, studying Scripture and trusting God. (6 sessions)
Lord, Teach Me to Pray: Practicing a Powerful Pattern of Prayer
by Kay Arthur
This interactive discipleship study helps women grow in their love for God's Word and in their desire to communicate with Him.
Learn what the Lord's Prayer teaches us about effective prayer, and how to put into practice its timeless principles. The workbook
guides participants through five days of in-depth study and personal prayer time and contains leader helps. (5 sessions)
Me, Myself, and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover
by Jennifer Rothschild
Words are powerful, especially the words women speak to themselves. All too often, what they say to themselves when they lie in bed at
night or look in the mirror in the morning is not even close to the words God wants them to speak to their souls. This video-driven Bible
study for women encourages them to clean out the junk in their thoughts and replace them with positive truths from God's Word. According
to Rothschild, what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives. She shares practically and helpfully from
her own life and from Scripture to show how every woman can turn her words and her life around for good. This study is based on Jennifer's
popular book Self Talk, Soul Talk. (7 sessions)
An Ordinary Day with Jesus
by John Ortberg and Ruth Haley Barton
This study features a variety of creative segments to punctuate course content, encourage group discussion,
and make a heart connection to participants' everyday lives.
Scouting the Divine
by Margaret Feinberg
The author spends time with a shepherdess in Oregon, walks the fields with a farmer in Nebraska, explores a vineyard in California,
and talks with a veteran beekeeper in Colorado. Along the way, she gains deeper insight about how Scripture applies to life today and
discovers answers to puzzling questions. Do sheep really know their shepherd's voice? How often does a grapevine need to be pruned? What
does it mean for a land to be described as overflowing with honey? The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories laced with
historic insights and literary beauty. Despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our
own. What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only place you've encountered sheep is at a petting zoo? How can you
understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when you buy yours in a bear-shaped bottle? Can you grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation
to abide in the vine when you shop for grapes at a local grocery store? Popular author and speaker Margaret Feinberg invites you to accompany her
on the spiritual adventure of a lifetime. Explore how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful Christian truths that apply to life today. Scout
the divine and move from just reading the Bible to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, heard, seen, smelled and savored. (6 sessions)
The Truth Project: Focus on the Family
by Dr. Del Tackett
The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons. This home study is the
starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance
of living the Christian worldview in daily life. This one project represents the possibility for exponential change within the body
of Christ, as we expect that thousands will be transformed by this curriculum. As it has been throughout history, God continues to
call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world.
True U: Does God Exist?
by The Truth Project
How do you know God is real? Is there evidence for a Creator? This life-changing DVD provides proven facts and insights from philosophy,
cosmology and biology to help you engage intellectually with professors and peers, both inside and outside the classroom. 2 DVDs, a
64-page booklet and The Toughest Test in College DVD are included in this set. (10 lessons)
True U: The Toughest Test In College
by The Truth Project
Why are 80% of Christian teens walking away from their faith during the college years? In this 40-minute DVD, you'll get the real story
on campus life--from dorm rooms to classrooms. Watch revealing interviews with students shocked by their first semester, and catch a sneak
peek at a life-changing solution from the creators of Focus on the Family's The Truth Project. (1 session)
ReGroup Participant's Guide
by Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue and John Townsend
Foster healthy group interaction and facilitate maximum participation under the expert guidance of Cloud, Townsend and Donahue!
Stimulating questions, engaging activities and innovative insights will encourage lively discussions on topics such as active listening,
personal sharing, giving and receiving feedback, prayer, bringing out the best in others, and more. (160 pages)
Running the Rapids
by Dr. Kevin Leman
Are you the parent of a teenager? Then you're embarking on an exciting journey. There will be risks, danger, unexpected twists and turns,
and an occasional spill. But if you're prepared, you and your kids will emerge from the experience with a strong, loving relationship that
will last a lifetime. Learn what is "normal" adolescent behavior. Is peer pressure all that bad? How can you see trouble ahead? What about dating and sex?
You Matter More Than You Think
by Dr. Leslie Parrott
Are you longing to make a difference? A season of soul-searching walks along Discovery Beach in Seattle revealed a secret that far too many women never find.
In this heartfelt book, Leslie Parrott reveals a personal message that is sure to keep you from looking at the pieces of your life as mere fragments, scattered
to and fro by any impulsive tide. On the contrary, you will soon see that the random fragments of your life—doing laundry, dashing to the store, tending to
either your kids or a full-time job (or both)—hold great potential for making a profound difference. You're already making a difference, and the more you
understand this difference, the bigger it will be. Whether you are married or single, restless or content, wounded or strong, this DVD study and workbook
are designed for every woman who longs to be more than part of the mainstream. Join Leslie on this journey to discover for yourself how all of your quirks,
gifts, pains, whims and wishes can come together. (6 sessions; 20-30 minute videos)
When God's People Pray
by Jim Cymbala
This powerful small group DVD by Jim Cymbala, bestselling author of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, will help you and your church tap into the
transforming power of prayer. Discover the power of God to restore hope, ignite faith, work miracles and change lives--through prayer. Prayer can
change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power; that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital
link with God and all His resources? Cymbala shows you and your small group truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a
tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus and faith.
It features teachings by Jim Cymbala and video interviews of ordinary people who have received extraordinary answers to their prayers. (6 sessions)
When World Views Collide
by Ergun Caner
More than ever before, Americans are encountering people of different cultures and faiths. As Christians, we're called to love them all and share
our faith. Of course, that's easier to do if we understand their beliefs. Who is Buddha? Are there other gods? What about the Quran? Was Jesus
just a prophet? Based on key passages from Acts, When Worldviews Collide equips believers to understand, reach out to, and respond to those
who are Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish.
A Woman After God’s Own Heart
by Elizabeth George
With warmth and grace, author Elizabeth George shares scriptural insights on how women can pursue God's priorities, letting God
fulfill His greatest desire for them and transform them. (10 week session, 30 minutes per DVD)
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