Foundations I: Basic Blocks for Building a Life of Faith - This is a basic blueprint, authored by a team whose passion for and experience in winning and discipling people is evident. Christian growth begins at the moment of conversion, but the building of a foundation is necessary to establish one's faith.Foundations I provides building blocks for consistent growth—the assurance of salvation, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, worship, fellowship and stewardship—plu...

Foundations II: Basic Blocks for Building a Life of Faith — This is a basic blueprint, authored by a team whose passion for and experience in winning and discipling people is evident. Christian growth begins at the moment of conversion, but the building of a foundation is necessary to establish one s faith.Foundations II covers the topics of: the Lordship of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the will of God, suffering, and healing—plus a "Christian Growth Inventory" and lea...

Do you spend a lot of time figuring out how to manage your time? New York Times best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst will guide you and your group through how to make wise decisions in the midst of endless demands and overwhelmed schedules.Most of us spend a lot of our lives figuring out when to say yes and how to say no—dwelling on how to reduce stress, do your best for your family, and find a little slice of time for yourself along the way. Lysa w...

In the Because of Bethlehem video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately)****, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado guides you through the Advent season to its source at an unassuming stable in Bethlehem...No one expected the Messiah to come the way he did. Yet the way he came was every bit as important as the coming itself. The manger is the message.Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it's like to be human. Because of Bethleh...

Does God really care about your sex life?In a culture saturated with sex, many find it hard to believe the Creator of the universe cares about this facet of their lives. Others are confused about where to draw the line to avoid going “too far.”Married or single, you need to know what God says about sex. After all, He’s the one who designed this priceless gift and set clear boundaries to protect it. This candid study will help you weigh the messages of our c...

In this six-session video-based curriculum (DVD/digital video sold separately), Max Lucado guides you through the events of the New Testament to show you that there's more to your story than you ever imagined.Car pools and car crashes. Job changes and joint custody. Life can feel overwhelming and inconsequential at times. But there's more to your story than the chaos, confusion, and clutter of daily life. Above us and around us God directs a grand saga, written by ...

The Making of a Leader–God’s WayGod calls every one of His people to positions of leadership and influence–in our homes, communities, churches, and ultimately the world. But true leadership involves more than simply being the person out front; it means living a life worth following.In this study of four important leaders of Israel–Eli, Samuel, Saul, and David–you’ll explore key leadership principles, including how to make wise decisions under pressure, deal...

You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped Cliff's Notes to help you grasp everything from great literary works to algebra. Unfortunately, what "Cliff" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible books and when and where they were first penned. Each Bible book is revealed in simple understandab...

Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church's most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation...

The book of Psalms powerfully resonates with the whole spectrum of human emotions and experiences, resounding with heartfelt praise, humble confession, and honest lament.Plumbing the theological depths, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—exploring the Bible's ability to transform our emotions and incline our hearts toward worship.Over the course of 12 weeks, each study in this series explores a book of the Bible and:Asks thoughtful ...

You Were Made for GloryMany believers ask, “Does God speak to us today?” “Is Jesus just a historical figure, or is He really the living Christ?” “Can the Lord still do the same miracles the Bible talks about?”God has not changed. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His glory is not just a theoretical concept—it is a heavenly reality that every believer can experience now. “Religion” can never produce a supernatural experience with God because it is...