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In this study guide, Sheila helps women recognize the lies they've believed about their lives and instead, gives them truths to live triumphantly in God's grace.

Paint yourself into the story and transform Easter into a truly life-changing experience. Once you experience the story of Easter, absolutely everything in your life changes.

For over 20 years, Dr. Jay Strack has been working with young Christian leaders, teaching them to have a better understanding of God's calling in their lives. The topics chosen for the Student Leadership University Study Guide Series represent teaching model that Dr. Strack has developed over the years to address the tough questions asked today.

What does it take to be a leader?Are you nervous when you find yourself in positions of leadership? Do you fear that you'll fumble the ball or otherwise embarrass yourself when given responsibility? Or do you love being at the command post and want to know how to sharpen your talents?Leadership Ricks is based on Student Leadership University's popular Leadership Rocks Conference held across the nation. At the end of this study you will be ready to live confidently for Christ and to speak the language of a leader. As an influencer for Christ, others will follow your lead, and you will be ready to step forward and become a godly student with a wide range of influence.You'll learn that the keys to leadership are:VisionExecutionOptimismResponsibilityConsistencyTenacityIn this guide, Jay Stack will help you turn your aspirations into achievements and earn the right to influence others by utilizing the greatest leadership book ever written-God's Word.Student Leadership University is committed to providing students with the tools they need to experience Scripture in their daily lives on six levels to see it, hear it, write it, memorize it, pray it, and share it. In addition, other elements such as the Private World Journal and exclusive leadership tips and discussion questions found throughout the SLU study guide series are designed to bring students to an intimate understanding of God and His Word. With the SLU study guides, students learn to walk in a genuine, personal faith in Christ instead of simply living on borrowed faith.Features include:Learn to dig deep into God's Word.Provides guidance for real life.SLU is developing tomorrow's influencers to impact society as business men and women, ministers, missionaries, and political and community leaders.Addresses some of today's most relevant topics for teens.Perfect for students ages 14-19.

Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges uses the book of Daniel to show how to stand strong, stay engaged, love others, and do good in the ever-shifting ungodly culture around us.

We expect so much of ourselves. We want to be the best daughters, moms, and friends that we can be. We try to act in ways that are pleasing to God and set standards that are hard to maintain. All too often we fail in our effortsand end up feeling disappointed, discouraged, and convinced things will never change. In this study, readers will discover that this isn't God's plan for our lives. No matter what mistakes, errors, or blunders we have committed in the past, He will redeem us and set us on a new path! The best part is that we don't have to wait to awaken to this grand new day. As we connect with God, He will reveal His plans for us today!

In this study, readers will examine their priorities and the level of balance in their lives to see how they measure against Jesus' example in the Gospels.

In our hearts, we all want to experience closeness with God. We want to know Him and be known by Him. We long to see Him face to face, hear His voice, and touch His hand. We want to hear Him call us His child, His friend, His beloved. Yet in all of our yearnings, we often miss the simple truth that God is already with us! He is already closer to us than any sister, friend, or other human being could ever beif only we could have our eyes opened to this reality. In this study, readers will be challenged to come to this reality and see how the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. They will be challenged to consistently meet with God each day and reveal their true selves to Himthe good, the bad, and the uglyso they can develop a closer relationship with Him.

The Walking with God series was developed as the curriculum for small groups at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Since its release in 1992, it has been used by churches and small groups to help raise up devoted disciples of Christ. Group members who work through the program will lay a solid foundation for a lifelong walk with God.While small groups may be formed for a variety of purposes, the goal of this curriculum is for groups to produce disciplesfully devoted followers of Christby studying God's Word in community. To this end, the goal of the study is to produce disciples who walk with God, have a personal relationship with Jesus, and live in step with the Holy Spirit. It is also to produce believers who live the Word in all areas of life and contribute to the work that God is doing in the local church. Ultimately, the goal is to develop believers who impact the world and are prepared and eager to spread the good news of Christ to others.This material will help develop these attributes in group members. Each lesson includes group Bible study and discussion questions in addition to devotions, reflections, and personal study for use by individuals between the group sessions.

In Cherish, bestselling author Gary Thomas reveals how marriages can not only survive but actually thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish each other.

Like the Roman Empire, today's governments or organizations can become centered on power and believe their messages are the 'good news.' As Christians, we're called to proclaim God's name in all the earth, but how do we to do that in the midst of false gospels?

The saying goes "e;When you marry, you don't just marry an individual, you marry a whole family."e; But more specifically, you are marrying the influences that family has had on your spouse. Our families have shaped our views on everything from religion to finances to sex, and, whether helpful or harmful, these views are brought to our marriage and can unknowingly affect it. Getting Ready for Marriage Workbook helps engaged couples and newlyweds:learn what "e;ghosts"e; they bring to marriageexamine their family backgroundsdetermine guidelines for their own marriageThrough interactive exercises, couples discover the roots of their beliefs, sight potential problem areas, and learn how to successfully work through problems. Couples are then encouraged to make their own covenants in specific areas such as financial matters, resolving conflict, religious orientation, and family planning & childrenessential in building a strong marriage partnership.

Opportunities in life abound, but if left unchecked our busy schedules can quickly consume us. Doing too much will strip our gears and empty our tanks. As we run hard and fast on the treadmill of life, we will find our souls growing weary, our bodies growing weak, and our spirits running dry.In Finding Rest in a Busy World, you will explore what the Bible has to say about the importance and value of rest. You will learn ways to recognize if your schedule has gotten out of control and how you can apply the brakes to restore healthy boundaries in your life. Even more, you will discover how God promises you can rest in who He is, what He's done for you, and what He will do for you.The Women of Faith(R) Bible Studies provide intriguing insights into topics that are relevant to women's lives today. Each guide includes twelve weeks of study, down-to-earth illustrations, and reflections to help you move the truth from your head to your heart. A leader's guide for use with small groups is also included.

We see love everywhere. It binds husbands and wives, parents and children, brothers and sisters, and close friends. But all the love we experience in this world pales by comparison to the love God has shown to us. This was a love so profound that He ';gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish' (John 3:16).In Experiencing the Love of God, you will look at key passages in Scripture that talk about the divine love that God has for you. You will see how the Bible is really a love story, for Godyour Herowas so determined to be with you that He went to incredible lengths to save you. One day, He will return for you and take you to the home He has prepared! God's love is truly unparalleled, and all He asks is that you receive it!The Women of Faith(R) Bible Studies provide intriguing insights into topics that are relevant to women's lives today. Each guide includes twelve weeks of study, down-to-earth illustrations, and reflections to help you move the truth from your head to your heart. A leader's guide for use with small groups is also included.

The Bible is filled with stories of people who were directly guided by God. Noah was guided to build an ark. Moses was guided to lead God's people. Mary and Joseph were guided to travel to Egypt to escape King Herod. But how does God guide us today? How do we know what He wants us to do? Is it possible to miss His guidance and mess up His plans?In Following God's Guidance, you will explore the different ways God communicates to you and how you can learn to recognize His direction. You will see how He speaks to you through the Bible, through circumstances, and through a ';quiet nudging' within your Spirit. Above all, you will discover how to discover God's presence and direction in a fresh way.The Women of Faith(R) Bible Studies provide intriguing insights into topics that are relevant to women's lives today. Each guide includes twelve weeks of study, down-to-earth illustrations, and reflections to help you move the truth from your head to your heart. A leader's guide for use with small groups is also included.

God has given each of us unique talents, skills, and abilities. He has given each of us important strengths that He wants us to use for His glory. But for some reason, we often have trouble embracing that truth! We tend to underestimate our strengths and buy into the lie that our talents aren't good enough or that our skills are not needed.In Building Your Strengths, you will examine what God says about your unique gifts and how He has given you those abilities to shine for Him. You will take an honest look at your past and consider those eventsand even those trialsthat have made you a stronger person. You will also see how you can build on the strengths God has given you to better minister to others and grow in your faith in the process!The Women of Faith(R) Bible Studies provide intriguing insights into topics that are relevant to women's lives today. Each guide includes twelve weeks of study, down-to-earth illustrations, and reflections to help you move the truth from your head to your heart. A leader's guide for use with small groups is also included.

In this Women of Faith Bible study, readers will examine how contentment is something that can be learned and how they can better allow God to cultivate a heart of peace and thankfulness within them.

Join bestselling author Max Lucado on a journey through the promises of the New Testament and discover your place in God's plan. Everything changes when you see how your story fits within God's.

John MacArthur explores the parable of the prodigal son, revealing insights into the culture of Jesus' day, the two kinds of sinners, and the depths of God's grace and mercy.

Max Lucado examines Philippians 4:4-8 to show how we can be anxious for nothing and discover true peace from God that surpasses human understanding.

The Mac Arthur Study Guide Series provides a twelve week, verse-by-verse examination of the books of the New Testament. This revised and updated series continues to be one of the best-selling study guides currently available for individuals or small groups.

The MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new releases will join the ranks of the previously released and repackaged study guides, offering readers a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies by best-selling author and theologian John MacArthur.

Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word.

The Mac Arthur Study Guide Series provides a twelve week, verse-by-verse examination of the books of the New Testament. This revised and updated series continues to be one of the best-selling study guides currently available for individuals or small groups.

John MacArthur takes readers through the book of Hebrews, exploring the writer's contrast between the Old and New Covenants and his teachings on how Christ is higher than any Old Testament character, priest, ritual, or sacrifice.

Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word.

The MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new releases will join the ranks of the previously released and repackaged study guides, offering readers a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies by best-selling author and theologian John MacArthur.

The people of Israel were carried away to Babylon, where they lived as exiles and outcasts. God sent this judgment on His people because of their continued unfaithfulness to His wordbut the day came when He called them to return to Jerusalem. However, when they arrived there, they discovered things had dramatically changed for the worse. The Temple was destroyed, the city walls were torn down, and the land had been taken over by people who did not want them back. There was work to be done, and it was not going to be easy.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Ezra's early return to Jerusalem, continuing through the teachings of Israel's prophets during the time, and concluding with Nehemiah and the people's rebuilding efforts in the city. Studies include close-up examinations of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "e;Unequally Yoked"e; and "e;Worshiping God."e;ABOUT THE SERIESThe MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Many of God's people through the ages have been called to endure times of hardship, loneliness, and suffering. Some, such as Daniel and Esther, were even members of a race carried away to a foreign land that had never heard of the God of Israel. Their lives were not easy, but even in the midst of trials, these men and women discovered that God was with themand that He was actively leading the events in their lives.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period of Israel's exile, beginning with the prophet Daniel being carried off to Babylon, continuing through the rise of the Persian Empire, and concluding with Esther's reign as queen.Studies include close-up examinations of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, Esther, Haman, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "e;Standing Boldly for God"e; and "e;God's Sovereignty Over the Future."e;ABOUT THE SERIESThe MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.