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Life On Loan: Adult Study Guide
In this six week study guide based on the book Life on Loan, Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson will show you how exploring the Bible can lead you to be a source of good for those around you. Each lesson will teach group members how to discover God's principles for an outwardly focused life. For a more enhanced session try using segments from the Life on Loan DVD. |
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The Bible Jesus Read By Philip Yancey / Zondervan The Old Testament is not a mysterious, outdated book. It is God's biography, the story of his passionate encounters with his people, and the prequel to the story of Jesus. It is also the Bible that Jesus read, used, and loved. In his characteristically candid style, Philip Yancey probes seven carefully selected books--Job, Deuteronomy, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Prophets--and reveals how the Old Testament deals in astonishing depth and detail with the same questions we face today. |


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The Jesus I Never Knew By Philip Yancey / Zondervan In The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey reveals the real Jesus beyond the stereotypes, offering a new and different perspective on the life of Christ and his work---his teaching, his miracles, his death and resurrection---and ultimately, who he was and why he came. Relating the gospel events to the world we live in today, The Jesus I Never Knew gives a moving and refreshing portrait of the central figure of history. With a willingness to tackle difficult questions, Yancey looks at the radical words of this itinerant Jewish carpenter and asks whether we are taking him seriously enough in our own day and age. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers; a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith; and a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. Currently being used for the Monday night bible study its really a good read enjoy! |
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Reversed Thunder: Revelation & the Praying By Eugene Peterson / HarperSanFrancisco Reversed Thunder, Peterson's eloquent meditation on the Revelation of St. John, engages the imagination and awakens the intellect to the vitality and relevance of the last words on Scripture, Christ, church, worship, evil, prayer, witness, politics, judgment, salvation, and heaven. This book is currently being used for our Sunday Adult bible study we encurage you to read this its really a great read. |
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Faith Lessons on the Promised Land (Church Vol. 1) Participant's Guide: Crossroads of the World By Ray Vander Laan / Zondervan The completely new curriculum takes your small group on a round trip to ancient times, places, and customs, and back again. This Participant's Guide carefully and plainly helps you turn the lessons you learn from the past into real-life applications that impact the way you live out your faith. You'll find space for notetaking, topics for discussion, and questions for reflection, as well as maps, photos, sidebars, and other study tools to help you better grasp each faith lesson. |
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Faith Lessons on the Prophets and Kings of Israel (Church Vol. 2) Participant's Guide By Ray Vander Laan / Zondervan This Participant's Guide carefully and plainly helps you turn the lessons you learn from the past into real-life applications that impact the way you live your faith. You'll find space for note-taking, topics for discussion, and questions for reflection, as well as maps, photos, sidebars, and other study tools to help you better grasp each faith lesson. You'll also find Action Points for translating each lesson into practical ways to make a unique, important difference in the world around you. |
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Financial Peace: Revisited By Dave Ramsey / Viking Adult Now, more than ever, is it important to have your finances updated and established. This book will help you understand the forces behind your financial distress, create a budget you can stick to, set goals you can achieve and make things right for you and your family-financially, emotionally, and spiritually-for good. |
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Living Above Worry and Stress: Women of Faith Bible Studies By Thomas Nelson Take a little time to explore your Bible, and find some practical guidelines for laying aside fears, worries, and even stress. You really can discover a place for peace. 12 weeks of Bible study search the Scripture for God's answers. Down to earth illustrations give you chances to relate and laugh. A trinket a gift will remind you of each week's message, and there are dozens of thoughtful insights from Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Barbara Johnson, Shelia Walsh, Thelma Wells, Patsy Clairmont and Nicole Johnson. A leaders guide is included. |
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The Four Acts of Prayer--DVD By Walter Wangerin, Jr. / Paraclete Press "Wangerin lives up to his reputation in this powerful video. He discusses the four basic elements of prayer---we speak, God listens, God speaks, we listen---in 10 clear sessions. This is the perfect study aid for Christian groups wanting to make prayer more meaningful,"---Church & Synagogue Libraries. 2 hours, 10 minutes. |
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Total Money Makeover, Book and Journal By Dave Ramsey / Thomas Nelson Learn how to pay off all your debt, recognize dangerous money myths, and secure a nest egg for emergencies and retirement with Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover. And to help you see the big picture and gain perspective on your progress use The Total Money Makeover Journal. You save 35% off retail when you buy both. |
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NLT Drink Deeply Bible in Blue Clear Case By Tyndale House With a carrying case as clear as the New Living Translation, these new NLT's from Tyndale are super-convenient! Toss an ordinary softcover Bible in your backpack or book bag and it's not likely to hold up for very long. Keep this Drink Deeply NLT softcover securely in its handy transparent plastic case, and it will likely fare much better--and last a whole lot longer. Plus, there's just an undeniable cool-factor to this combination! The Bible itself is a convenient 4" x 6" format and features a two-color interior. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, verses fitting themes found in the "Drink Deeply Index" are in blue text. The blue transparent plastic case features a black plastic cover and magnetic catch, is reminiscent of the durable and popular "Nalgene™" water bottles, and allows the colorful goldfish photo on the Bible's softcover to show through. This handy case measures in at a perfectly portable 41/2" x 61/2" x 1". Other Features:
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Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, Member Book By Beth Moore / Lifeway Explore the major feasts of Israel and journey with Beth through Psalms 120-134 in this new 6-session study. Member Book includes personal study and viewer guide pages to complete each week. |
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Screwtape Letters By HarperOne Wormwood, a demon apprentice, has been given his first earthly assignment---secure the damnation of a young man who's just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil---his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence discloses the psychology of temptation from the other side. Invaluable insights on temptation, pride, the power of prayer, and the ultimate victory of faith over the forces evil. 160 pages, softcover from Zondervan. |