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Midlife is a time of transitions, some welcome and others not so welcome. Thankfully, the Bible provides principles and guidance for dealing with difficult times--midlife included. In these studies, you''ll tap into that wisdom and learn how you can experience God''s grace today and move forward with confidence. Whether you''re struggling with the challenges of the present, mired down by mistakes in your past, or excited about the prospects of the future, you''ll benefit from these important questions and life-enhancing answers for Women at Midlife.

Learning to Love Your Children WellThe challenges of parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming. What do we do when we run out of patience? How do we handle our anger when it seems to be getting the best of us? Where do we find the affirmation our children need? Alice Fryling invites you to discover what the Bible says about how to reflect the love, wisdom, and grace of God in your parenting. Scripture gives us stories and truths about parenting and describes our relationship with God in a way that goes beyond "answers.” With wisdom and authenticity, this guide discusses how God parents us, how to pray for our kids, how to handle our own fears and failures, and how to entrust our children to God.

The drive to succeed is a strong force in Western culture, and women are powerfully influenced by it. It is tempting to pursue triumphs that will impress the world, rather than achievements that will advance God's kingdom. In these studies, you'll meet fascinating historical women of the Bible who enjoyed worthy successes--women whose willingness to act upon God's leading made them achievers for him. Some well-known, some lesser known; some rich, some poor, these women came from all walks of life. Studying their stories will encourage you to become an influencer for God in your world.

The Bible gives us story after story of ordinary women who, daring to trust God, influenced their families, influenced their families and communities. These women faced the same challenges we face today--poverty, illness, death, war, loneliness, injustice, and difficult relationships. Yet they chose to believe God in those circumstances--and because of them, the world was changed. You can follow in their footsteps. Find encouragement and strength to imitate their powerful faith as you study the intriguing lives of Women Who Believed God.

This study guide links the truths of the proverbs and the parables and applies them to comtemporary living. It offers penetrating questions, a flexible format for groups and helpful leader's notes.

Although women have unprecedented opportunities and options today, their lives are still often filled with the mundane, the difficult, the downright tragic. And the challenges of life become even more difficult when there doesn't seem to be any purpose for them. Without a sense of purpose, our lives can become unmanageable and unfulfilling. These studies will help you discover God's purposes in your life--in your creation, your salvation, and your giftedness; in your work and home life--and will give you the framework you need to live a purposeful life that brings glory and honor to him.

Discover the Power of CommunityWhat is the biblical pattern for local church life? The book of Acts shows a community of joyful believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, serving the Lord and one another. They actively enlarged their community, tasted both persecution and God's miraculous protection, and daily participated in God's supernatural work. As you study the successes and failures of the New Testament church, you'll be encouraged to ask God to move with the same kind of vital power in your own church community.

This studyguide leads you through pivotal passages of Scripture with word pictures we can all understand to see who Jesus claimed to be.

Experience a Whole New Kind of Worship.We are born with a natural instinct to worship but sometimes we feel inadequate to approach an almighty God. Our perspectives become skewed, and we mistakenly think that worship is something that happens only in church, or only through song. But nothing could be further from the truth. As this studyguide shows, all of life is worship--a worship that will last forever. In Worship: Discovering What Scripture Says, you''ll explore fresh, life-changing view on what it means to live out a heart of love for God. 13 studies for individuals or groups.

How can we evaluate the claims of Jesus? Was He just a deluded prophet of the first century? A historical character out of step with his times? Or was He really who He claimed to be--the son of God? What were His claims? What response do His claims demand? This studyguide is for anyone who has questions about Jesus Christ?

Fisherman Bible Studyguides have been a trusted name in Bible study for almost thirty years. With outstanding authors, an emphasis on personal growth, and over eighty titles, the Fisherman guides offer a breadth and depth of biblical study not found in any other series. Fisherman are written with a commitment to the unique authority of the Bible in our lives. Nondenominational, nonsectarian, and suitable for new Christians and mature Christians, Fisherman have a broad appeal with a biblical base. Song of Songs: A Dialogue of Intimacy, a new eight-week Old Testament study, gives the reader insight into Song of Songs–one of the richest and most beautiful books of the Bible. This guide offers reflection on the intimacy God intends for marriage and the intimacy God desires to have with us.

In the Old Testament alone we have the writings of at least sixteen prophets. What kind of people were they: eccentric doomsayers or faithful truth tellers? And why were their messages so crucial that God appointed them specifically to speak? More importantly, do they have anything to say to God’s people today? From Elijah to John the Baptist, this studyguide will help you listen anew to God’s truth as you look at the lives of thirteen prophets and the major themes of their messages.

Discover what unity in Christ means through the Larsens'' dynamic studies. And then put it into practice in relationships with other believers.

Following Jesus--what an exciting spiritual adventure! But Jesus said faithfulness to Him means putting aside personal priorities. Readers will discover how to have the faith to follow.

Paul''s letters are full of love, concern, and instruction for His readers--perhaps these letters to the Thessalonians have your name on them as well!

God has always commissioned his people to be a blessing and witness to others. This studyguide will enable you to see the world through God''s eyes and will motivate you to get involved in the awesome and joyful task of worldwide outreach.

How did people like Daniel, David, and Mary talk to God?  What can we learn from their example?  What can we know about God himself from the prayers of Hannah, Job, and Paul?  These studies will help you discover new insights about prayer, God''s character, and the lives of his praying people.  Your own prayer life will be enriched as you study the great prayers of Scripture.

To be rich in friends is true wealth! These studies focus on the treasure of good relationships. Here you will find vivid profiles of friends in the Bible like Jonathan and David, Ruth and Naomi, Barnabas, Abraham, and Jesus-the preeminent Friend and Brother.

Few portions of the Bible speak as directly to the questions of life as does Ecclesiastes.  As you study the unique themes of this book, you will discover that life "under the sun" may seem meaningless, but ultimately, God gives purpose to all human experience.

Readers will find out what God has to say about how they should earn, spend, and give away their money.

Men Like Us presents 13 studies for individuals and groups.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.