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| Jesus declared His intention twelve times in the Gospels. This book is about the continuity of His intention through Paul and on down to the church today. Each Christian should ask him/herself, "What is the intention of Jesus for my life?" |
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| Randy Pope has created a blueprint for pastors and churchplanters with The Intentional Church. Such an organization mustmodel a dynamic spirit of worship and servanthood that will causeit to become a magnet for people needing help. Part of the blueprintinvolves having a God-honoring purpose, a faith-orientedcommitment, a well-defined mission, biblically-based job descriptions,and more. A relevant resource for pastors and lay persons. |
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| Many of us feel pulled in a thousand different directions: parents, children, husbands, career, friends, church. With so many responsibilities vying for our attention, we often forget to nurture our interests and gifts. And we postpone making important life decisions. It can be easy to lose focus.Carol Travilla and Joan Webb have felt the pull of conflicting priorities and desires. They both have faced confusing transitions through different seasons of life and have come through with a renewed joy for living as God created them to live. In The Intentional Woman, they provide you with an inviting and practical five-step process that helps you discover who you really are. Find out how your personal life story-your past experiences and accomplishments-gives you the power to develop a current life plan for living intentionally. |
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| There are no discount character stores. Courage. Discipline. Confidence. Patience. Endurance. Contentment. They’re qualities that can take a lifetime to acquire. Qualities money can’t buy. But here’s good news: God says you can have them all! In Character, you will discover how firmly God is committed to forming noble qualities within you. He wants your character to deepen even more than you do—and He has the power to do something about it! If you’re ready to journey toward the kind of character you’ve always admired, here is a path of radical, God-empowered change and growth—and a transformed, more Christlike you. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| The essentials of faith. You can build a life on them. Like a house built on a firm foundation, the Christian faith is founded on some key, enduring truths. Do you know what they are? If not, you owe it to yourself to find out whether you’re building your life—and your eternity—on solid ground. Essential Christianity is your invitation to spiritual discussion with others as you explore the basics of faith—principles deeper and more far-reaching than you may have imagined. You’ll learn what it means to really know Christ. You’ll discover the secret to confident living, how to grow spiritually, how to handle your failures, how to follow Jesus in a world that’s anything but devoted to Him, and the different ways God wants to guide you in the practical concerns of life. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| It takes the power of God to produce the character of God. Putting others’ needs ahead of our own: it’s the ultimate expression of love—and the hardest. Fortunately, we don’t have to go it alone. In Fruit of the Spirit, you’ll learn about the life-transforming qualities God wants to cultivate inside you. And you’ll discover the supernatural Agent who empowers you to attain them: the Holy Spirit, working within you to produce each kind of spiritual “fruit.” In the Holy Spirit’s power, you can live a supernatural life that transforms every relationship you have. And in the process, you’ll discover the one route to a truly satisfying life: serving others. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| How to gain traction when you’re out of control. If you drive anywhere in the snow belt, you probably know the feeling: rear wheels fishtailing, steering useless, brakes ineffective—you’re out of control. The good news is, life doesn’t have to be like a car on ice. Bill Hybels offers biblical insights and practical steps to securing a Christ-centered life that will get you where you want to go. Getting a Grip guides you toward wise choices and disciplined action in five vital areas of your life: your time, your health, your finances, your spiritual life, and your relationships. As you learn what the Bible has to say about each of these, you’ll discover how able and eager Jesus is to help you obtain solid traction on the road of life. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| For a partnership that's close and strong. Want to strengthen your marriage but unsure how to start? Marriage will help you and your spouse draw insight from one another and from the other couples in your group to build the kind of close relationship you've always wanted. Whether you need to stabilize shaky foundations or just want to make a good marriage even better, here's how to Get the most from you and your partner's different personality traits using a brief, eye-opening self test Weed out common “romance busters” that drain the excitement from your marriage Resolve conflicts quickly using a simple three-step peace process • Prevent daily responsibilities from robbing you of real intimacy . . . and more. Marriage will help you and your mate not only recapture the thrill in your marriage, but also maintain and build upon it to create a satisfying, lasting relationship—the kind God designed you both to enjoy Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| It’s time to make time for God. The Creator of the universe wants to have a dynamic relationship with you. The key is prayer. Authentic, courageous, direct communication with God. Each session in Prayer will give you a new window of insight. You’ll receive courage to lift “dangerous prayers” with a confident heart. You’ll discover how to handle the disappointment of unanswered prayer. And you’ll be moved to a depth of honesty in prayer that will surprise you. If you long for a spiritual life that is deep, fruitful, and profoundly real, these studies will help you draw heart to heart with God. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| Team up with God for the project of your life. Right now, God is ready to transform your life. But He wants your partnership. The strength and guidance for transformation come from Him—but the “green light” can only come from you. Transformation will help you recognize and cooperate with God’s transforming influence in your life. Each session focuses on a critical area He has targeted for change and growth. You’ll learn proven ways of responding to God’s guidance that will keep you growing closer to Him. You’ll also discover an inspiring picture of what awaits you as a fully devoted follower—membership in a joyous, supportive community of believers, infused with God’s love. Interactions - a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| Bulletin boards can be fun for you and your students to use. With the patterns and ideas in INTERACTIVE BIBLE BULLETIN BOARDS, kids will become actively involved in the creation and use of dynamic classroom displays. All 26 bulletin boards, for ages 2-10, are teacher-friendly and age-appropriate. Most important, the bulletin boards will inspire your students to desire a closer relationship with God.Each bulletin board includes:*lesson objective*memory verse*step-by-step instructions*materials list*reproducible patterns*borders*lettering*illustration of finished display*teaching tips |
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