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Tuesday Morning
Deb Springer
Boundaries: When to Say Yes/ How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Are you in control of your life?
Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?
In this Gold Medallion Award-winning book and New York Times bestseller, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, and show you how to set healthy boundaries with your parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself. This updated and expanded edition of Boundaries specifically addresses boundaries in the digital age, online dating, single parenting, and the workplace.
Boundaries are personal property lines that define who you are and who you are not, and influence all areas of your life - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Unpacking ten laws of boundaries, Drs. Cloud and Townsend show you how to bring new health to your relationships. You'll discover firsthand how sound boundaries give you the freedom to walk as the loving, giving, fulfilled individual God created you to be.
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Lena Hall
A Study in the Book of James by Lenya Heitzig and Penny Rose
The book of James challenges us to examine the quality of our faith in terms of attitude and action. Living faith will produce real change in our heart as well as our behavior.
James wanted to be sure his readers understood how to live out what they believed. While many profess faith in God, is that revealed in how they live? God wants our walk and talk to match.
Living faith not only helps us overcome the trials of life, but also instills joy, patience, and wisdom in the hearts and minds of believers. Instead of a lifestyle of groaning, lets choose a lifestyle of growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).
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Nancy Hopkins
Better: A Study on Hebrews by Jen Wilkin
In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
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Sarah Short and Vanessa Heim
Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women by Keri Folmar
James is a letter written to a suffering church to spur them on to live authentic lives of faith. Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women guides you in an in-depth study of the letter of James. One of the few truly inductive Bible studies written for women, Faith will impress the truths of James upon your heart and equip you to more effectively study any book of the Bible. With each week's chapter divided into sections for five days of study, it can be used as a tool for personal devotions or to guide discussion among groups of any size. Studying James using this resource will cause you to delight in the Scriptures and encourage you to live more effectively for Jesus and his gospel.
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Jennifer Foster
1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ by Jen Wilkin
Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. In 1 Peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of Christ, challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. He shares his concerns on big-picture issues for the early church, describes believers' true identity in Christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ.
Key themes of humility, submission, and identity in Christ guide the study of 1 Peter as participants are challenged to read the book in its entirety each week.
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Celia Swym and Kellie Louvis
God of Creation by Jen Wilkin
Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study, dive into Genesis 1-11 by following three critical stages of understanding: comprehension, interpretation, and application. Revisit familiar stories and historical figures, challenge your basic knowledge, and discover deeper meanings in the text. As God reveals Himself through Scripture, we can only begin to understand ourselves when we first glimpse the character, attributes, and promises of our Creator.
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Christine Miller and Hannah Lile
Joyful Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot
In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Joyful Surrender, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of all times. She shows readers how to
- discipline the mind, body, possessions, time, and feelings
- overcome anxiety
- change poor habits and attitudes
- trust God in times of trial and hardship
- let Christ have control in all areas of life
Elliot masterfully and gently takes readers through Scripture, personal stories, and incisive observations of the world around her to help them discover the understanding that our fulfillment as human beings depends on our answer to God's call to obedience.
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Cindy Weiss
A Journey Through the Bible Story: 1 Kings
Primary Text: The Bible
We rejoin the Israelites as King David is nearing the end of his life and 40-year reign. As his son Solomon becomes king, once again there is political intrigue initially. However, Solomon’s 40 year reign is one of peace. To fulfill David’s desire and YHWH’s instructions, Solomon builds a magnificent temple, the place the LORD consecrated and chose to put His name. A complex figure, Solomon’s strengths and weaknesses will be readily revealed. When Rehoboam his son assumes the throne, we’ll see the nation divide as the majority rejects YHWH and disturbingly turns to idolatry under the leadership of Jeroboam. Yet a remnant from the tribes will join the tribe of Judah and remain followers of YHWH. Through the various kings, we will discover many timeless principles that impact our own lives today. Let’s be further transformed!
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Christine Adkins and Bev Wise
Understanding the Anger of God: Micah, Nahum, and Habukkuk
These were the last prophets to the Southern Kingdom of Judah before Judah was taken captive to Babylon. Each prophet cried out to a nation which needed to heed the Word of the Lord about judgment. Any nation, Assyria or Judah, which chose to worship idols rather than God, would be judged by God unless they turned to Him in repentance, but God would warn them first. These three prophets will teach you how God deals with those who turn away from Him and how He gives a warning to turn to Him rather than perish.
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Tuesday Evening
Cathy Calvelli
Gideon by Priscilla Shirer
When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness—even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us—our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel's hero, filled with God's presence and His passion for deliverance. This 7-session study by Priscilla Shirer will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength.
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Thursday Evening
Sandy Kline
Lord, I Need Your Grace to Make it Today by Kay Arthur
There are times when we all wonder if we'll make it in life -- and if it's worth even trying. Feelings of unworthiness and guilt over past sins, times of spiritual weakness and inadequacy -- the burdens seem overwhelming.
Don't give up! God's grace is available freely and lavishly for all who would take it. If you long for the covering of God's grace, let Kay Arthur guide you through the Word of God. Discover how to appropriate God's grace for every situation and every emotion you must face.
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Krista Kurcsak and Katie Davies
Finding God Faithful: A Study on the Life of Joseph by Kelly Minter
Trace the path of Joseph’s life in the book of Genesis to observe how God’s sovereignty reigns, even in our darkest moments. Learn to recognize when God is working during periods of waiting, trust God’s plan when life doesn’t make sense, and rest in the sufficiency of His presence in every circumstance. His provision is enough, His presence is constant, and His purpose is unstoppable.
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Cindy Weiss
A Journey Through the Bible Story: 1 Kings
We rejoin the Israelites as King David is nearing the end of his life and 40-year reign. As his son Solomon becomes king, once again there is political intrigue initially. However, Solomon’s 40 year reign is one of peace. To fulfill David’s desire and YHWH’s instructions, Solomon builds a magnificent temple, the place the LORD consecrated and chose to put His name. A complex figure, Solomon’s strengths and weaknesses will be readily revealed. When Rehoboam his son assumes the throne, we’ll see the nation divide as the majority rejects YHWH and disturbingly turns to idolatry under the leadership of Jeroboam. Yet a remnant from the tribes will join the tribe of Judah and remain followers of YHWH. Through the various kings, we will discover many timeless principles that impact our own lives today. Let’s be further transformed!
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Lena Hall:
A Study in the Book of James by Lenya Heitzig and Penny Rose
The book of James challenges us to examine the quality of our faith in terms of attitude and action. Living faith will produce real change in our heart as well as our behavior.
James wanted to be sure his readers understood how to live out what they believed. While many profess faith in God, is that revealed in how they live? God wants our walk and talk to match.
Living faith not only helps us overcome the trials of life, but also instills joy, patience, and wisdom in the hearts and minds of believers. Instead of a lifestyle of groaning, lets choose a lifestyle of growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).
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Jennifer Forrest and Julie Sanders
Praying for Your Prodigal Luke 15
Know a few prodigals, too, do you? Maybe your heart is crushed under the weight of a dearly loved prodigal. This book is for you. Praying for Your Prodigal leads you deep into the heart of Luke chapter 15. Every word and phrase in this familiar passage explodes with fresh insight, providing fuel for your intercession. Stories of real-life prodigals, some home and some not yet, encourage you to keep praying and to never give up. Watch your faith grow exponentially as you become equipped to pray expectantly for your prodigal. You’ll learn to pray like it matters, because it does!
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