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The Christmas Letters Leader Guide: Celebrating Advent with Those Who Told the Story First
Par Magrey DeVega. 2024
Hear from “those who told the story first.” The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a four-week…
Advent study. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and session goals for each week, and is designed to be used with the book and DVD.You may or may not know the story of your birth. If you do, there is something special about hearing your origin story again and remembering how it all began for you. That’s why we observe Advent: to celebrate how it all began for us. In The Christmas Letters, Magrey deVega invites you to hear about the miracle of Christ’s birth from those who first told the story. The letters in the New Testament, known as the Epistles, contain the first attempts by the church to understand and celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation. They point us to the origins of what we believe about Jesus, fully human and fully divine. By spending time with these holy, ancient words this Advent, you’ll come to know the meaning of Christ’s coming like never before. Read the New Testament letters, Romans, 1 John, Philippians, and Colossians as your first Christmas letters of the season and find within them an invitation from God to deepen your understanding of the Incarnation and embrace a fuller commitment to Jesus Christ.
Rules of the Game: Rules Of The Game The Heart's Victory (Special Releases Ser.)
Par Nora Roberts. 2009
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMETelevision director Brooke Gordon thinks that major league baseball player Parks Jones is a major…
pain - an insufferable bad boy with an inflated ego. Unfortunately, he's also brilliant... and her client's spokesman. Booked to direct a series of commercials together, Brooke is irritated to find herself intensely attracted to the sports start. She's determined to ignore her feelings - but Parks is just as determined to prove that love is more than a game to him...Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013
The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God's Voice in Advent
Par Susan Robb. 2022
Explore the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Susan Robb in The Angels of Christmas, a four-week…
Advent study. The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God’s Voice in Advent, a four-week Advent study by Susan Robb, explores the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In this study, the reader will explore the visits and dive deep into the history of the angel Gabriel–and other angels–in the Old Testament. The Angels of Christmas uses these four angelic appearances to discuss God’s presence in history and our lives today. The messages of the angels hold meaning for listeners both then and now.
Daily Bible Study Summer 2025
Par Timothy Merrill, Betsy Haas, Rhoda E. Preston. 2025
Grow your faith daily. Transform your life.Experience God in deeper ways by spending time in God’s Word. Daily Bible Study…
is the perfect resource for individuals who want to grow in their relationship with God and enhance their engagement with lessons in Adult Bible Studies. Designed to meet the needs of busy people, each daily reading includes a Scripture reference, a personal faith-related question, an explanation and application of the biblical text, and a prayer, all on one page. Available in print and eBook and as an app.Summer 2025 Theme: Living FaithThis summer, Daily Bible Study presents a series of readings supporting the theme “Living Faith.” These readings, divided into three units, lead us to consider the church, the issues within it, the wisdom God provides in dealing with these issues, and the spiritual resources God provides for us to live into the church’s mission. These daily readings come from the Old and New Testament texts and prepare us for the lessons in Adult Bible Studies.This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Church, offers a year-round, daily Bible study plan.
Context: Putting Scripture in Its Place
Par Josh Scott. 2024
Exploring the Chapter Behind the Verse. Context looks at verses we know by heart but may not know the people,…
places, and times that give them meaning. Josh Scott delves into these well-known Scripture verses, exploring their true meanings by examining them in their original biblical context. Through this process, he unveils fresh and enlightening interpretations that are often missed when these Scriptures are taken out of context. The book can be read alone or used by small groups anytime throughout the year. Components include video teaching sessions featuring Josh Scott and a comprehensive Leader Guide, making this perfect as a six-week group study.
On Love: 20 Lessons for the World We Seek
Par Paul W. Chilcote, Janet K. Chilcote. 2025
Bring love into action one small step at a time.In a world that often feels divided and dark, On Love…
reveals how everyday moments can become transformative acts of love. Drawing from their rich life experiences, Paul and Janet Chilcote offer twenty essential practices that anyone can begin immediately—no special training required. Each chapter shares relatable stories and simple practices that fit naturally into your daily routines, from making meaningful eye contact to creating beauty in ordinary spaces.Through refreshingly honest personal stories and down-to-earth wisdom, the Chilcotes show how small shifts in the way we interact with the world create ripples of positive change:Turn a hostile interaction into a moment of genuine connectionFind hope even in challenging circumstancesListen in ways that make others feel truly valuedCreate spaces of welcome in an increasingly isolated worldDiscover joy in simplifying your lifeWritten in an everyday conversational manner, On Love reads like a heart-to-heart talk with trusted friends who understand life’s complexities. This book meets you exactly where you are and invites you to discover how love transforms everything it touches.No homework, no complicated spiritual practices—just twenty simple ways to bring more love into your life and our world, starting with your next interaction.With your purchase of On Love, you’ll receive access to a free downloadable digital Companion Guide designed to help you get the most from these twenty transformative practices. Its flexible format allows you to use it for personal reflection and with small groups.The six-session guide includes:Weekly scripture connections that illuminate each practiceFocus verses for contemplationSimple reflection questions to deepen your experiencePractical guidance for implementing each practice in daily life
We are all flawed, but God can turn those weaknesses into strengths.The Perfectly Flawed Leader Guide outlines six small group…
sessions complete with prayers, summaries, discussion questions, and video viewer guides. The leader guide will support group leaders of all experience levels in creating strong learning communities.In Perfectly Flawed, Lisa Toney shows how the apostle Peter’s passion and imperfections make him one of the Bible’s most loved and relatable people. Even when Peter gave up, gave in, and gave out, Jesus was there for him. Join Lisa as she follows Peter through his time with Jesus, from the beginning of Jesus’s ministry to the Resurrection and on through Pentecost when Peter begins to live into his call. Along the way, discover the raw honesty of a man who veered from staunch devotion to moments of doubt, mirroring our own human struggles.In the six-week Bible study Perfectly Flawed, we see that there is an unparalleled power Jesus gives that can only be found in our weakness. We discover the strength of Jesus that is available to each of us. Learn to persevere in your faith, live confidently, and boldly step into God’s purpose for you. See how Peter’s story is an invitation to embrace imperfection, find strength in the relentless grace of God, and discover how each one of us is perfectly flawed but still deeply loved by God.Other components for the Bible study include a Participant Workbook with daily readings and teaching video available on DVD.
On the Way to Bethlehem: An Advent Study
Par Rob Fuquay. 2024
The journey to Christmas begins in Rome.On the Way to Bethlehem follows the long journey to Christmas. The story begins…
in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds. The reflection we give in these places prepares the heart and soul to experience wonder, awe, mystery, and joy. Chapters include: Rome – A Place of Longing Jerusalem – A Place of Waiting Nazareth – A Place of Simplicity Bethlehem – A Place of Humility Components available to use this book in a small group study include a leader guide and video available on DVD.
Thrive Women's Bible Study Leader Guide: Living Faithfully in Difficult Times
Par Jennifer Cowart. 2023
Walking in Faith…even when times are tough.In Thrive, author and teacher Jen Cowart helps women develop the habits and attitudes…
necessary to thrive, whatever their circumstances. Leading readers through the Book of James, a letter written about enduring hardships, she lifts up six characteristics of mature Christians. From endurance and humility to controlling our words, Jen helps participants find the divine and the practical in living faithfully.Jen’s teaching has inspired thousands of women across the country. Her authenticity inspires others to open their hearts and minds. One reviewer wrote, “Her ‘realness’ and her vulnerability just work together to open your heart to dig deeper and deeper.”Through this study, women will find inspiration and tools around six traits:Endurance – Embracing obstacles as a means to maturity.Wisdom – Using a heavenly perspective on earthly issues.Action – Living a life where actions match faith.Control – Taming the tongue.Humility – Developing the attitude of Christ.Prayer – Exercising the power tool of the faith.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options.Additional components for this six-week Bible study, each available separately, are a Leader Guide and six video sessions, 8 to 13 minutes long (with closed captioning).
Remember Leader Guide: God's Covenants and the Cross
Par Susan Robb. 2023
Remember the God who remembers us.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including…
session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options.God’s covenants throughout the Old Testament show the character of God’s promises to the people of Israel. In this book, Susan Robb leads readers through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, followed by the new covenant established on Maundy Thursday. The Lenten story culminates with an examination of the cross as another example of God’s promise for a new world.Susan Robb teaches readers the basic lessons of the covenants through a mixture of biblical history and personal stories. Her pastoral character and warm tone provide a basis for understanding God’s promises through history and the role of Jesus’s passion and crucifixion in the history of the covenants.Remember can be read alone or used for a six-week group study and church wide Lenten program. Components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and video teaching sessions featuring Susan (with closed captioning).
The Fullest Possible Love: Living in Harmony with God and Neighbor
Par Paul W. Chilcote. 2024
A new and age-old way of practicing the Christian faith.What does Wesleyan theology and the Methodist way of life have…
to do with Benedictine ideas and practices? Renowned teacher Paul W. Chilcote reveals surprising and profound similarities and overlaps in the practices and theological convictions of these two Christian streams. Chilcote is a United Methodist scholar, elder, and serves as a Benedictine oblate. He writes from his own spiritual life, offering a gift to readers who are interested in Methodism and mysticism. Chilcote teaches a remarkable approach to spiritual practice; it is a new and age-old way of practicing our faith.
Everywhere Is Jerusalem: Experiencing the Holy Then and Now
Par James C. Howell. 1998
Location matters.Christianity isn’t a batch of spiritual thoughts or metaphysical truths. It’s a journey of real people with their feet…
on the ground in real places. In Everywhere Is Jerusalem, James Howell takes you on a spiritual pilgrimage to significant places in the ongoing story of the Christian faith. You’ll go from Bethlehem to Jerusalem, from the Jordan River to Assisi, and from the Sea of Galilee to Montgomery, Alabama. Along the way, you’ll discover the profound connections between biblical stories and the places they happened. You’ll see how Christians throughout history have brought their faith to life worldwide, in their own cities and communities. And you’ll find God calling you to bring your own faith to life right where you are, right now. Part travelogue, part Bible study, this book will take you on a spiritual journey to the places that are most important in our faith, and you’ll discover that the most important place of all is the place where you are, right now. Other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
Retreat: the clever, twisty rollercoaster thriller
Par Krysten Ritter. 2025
'The Talented Mr Ripley meets How to Kill Your Family. Sharp, funny and has a twist you won't see coming'…
Eve KellmanEven for a con artist, Liz is about to take things way, way too far . . . Liz has always had a knack for charming people and gaining their trust. That's what makes her such a talented con artist. But lately the pressure's rising - Liz's past crimes have started snapping at her heels. So she leaps at the chance to escape to the Mexican coast to decorate a socialite's new villa, planning to lie low, enjoy paradise, and behave herself for once.When Liz is mistaken for her absent employer, Isabelle, she can't help getting drawn into this glamorous seafront community. But dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface, and it's not long before Liz realises that this time, she might be in over her head . . .Spoiler: it's going to be carnage.'Sexy, breakneck, full of surprises. A wild ride' Mary Kubica'Written with enormous verve, this effervescent story featuring the resourceful - if amoral - Liz glitters like the diamond on her finger' Daily Mail'Try not to drop it in the pool at the jaw-dropping twist' Ellery Lloyd'A fiendish tale of trouble in paradise. Expertly paced, tightly plotted' LA Times'This book was a great read. Who doesn't love a well-written bad girl?' ***** Reader Review'Razor-sharp' Wendy Walker'This book was so much fun to read! One big twist and turn after another' ***** Reader Review'A dynamite read' Rachel Sargeant'A whirlwind. I read it over the course of a few hours' ***** Reader Review'Seductive and satisfying' Vikki Patis
By the Grace of God: My Life as an African Bishop
Par Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa. 2024
An African bishop shares his story and ministry.Born in the small Zimbabwean village of Gandanzara, Bishop Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa became…
an inspired and accomplished leader in the church and larger society. Elected as a bishop in The United Methodist Church in 2004, he has guided ministries in Zimbabwe and across Africa and beyond through periods of immense and rapid change. In his book By the Grace of God, the bishop takes the reader through his educational odyssey, winding through Zimbabwe and the United States. He narrates with humor his introduction to the US and its unfamiliar customs. He inspires readers with the story of the remarkable series of events that shaped him as a Christian and bishop.The book provides a succinct master class on the art and science of leadership. Drawing inspiration and insights from an array of literature and astute observation, Nhiwatiwa synthesizes what have been his most important gleanings about factors that contribute to visionary and effective leadership.Nhiwatiwa became known as the “Chabadza Bishop,” advocating for vibrant mutual partnerships with churches and annual conferences in other parts of the world. Chabadza is a Shona word meaning “to give a helping hand to someone who is already working.” He urges people asking for help to be active workers in the project themselves. He has diligently advanced ideas for collaboration that eliminate approaches rooted in maintaining dependency.Nhiwatiwa writes, “Life-changing events in my life took place, not because of my sustained goal to pursue a certain objective, but that by the grace of God.” His witness and leadership have helped transform The United Methodist Church for ministry in the twenty-first century.
The Greeter and Usher Handbook - Revised Edition: Creating a Ministry of Welcome
Par Yvonne Gentile. 2024
Equip your greeters and ushers for radical hospitality. The Greeter and Usher Handbook provides a guide to the responsibilities of…
those who are generally the first faces visitors encounter in church: the usher and the greeter. Intended for training use by church staff or volunteers, the text covers responsibilities related to all aspects of creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and new members.This Revised Edition includes updated position descriptions and best practices reflecting a greater use of online resources and an emphasis on the greeter’s and usher’s role in safety and security.
Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings
Par Matthew L. Skinner. 2024
Explore the tenderness and the tensions in the teachings of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message…
as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew's story about the life and work of Jesus. Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today. The book can be read alone or used by small groups anytime throughout the year. Components include video teaching sessions featuring Matthew Skinner and a comprehensive Leader Guide.
The Gospel of Mark Leader Guide: A Beginner's Guide to the Good News
Par Amy-Jill Levine. 2023
Discover the Good News in the Bible’s earliest GospelWalk through the Bible’s earliest source for the life of Jesus with…
scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as readers see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.This comprehensive Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the study.Additional components for this 6-week study include the book, The Gospel of Mark: A Beginner’s Guide to the Good News, and DVD/Video sessions featuring Amy-Jill Levine (with closed captioning).
Questions Jesus Asked: A Six-Week Study in the Gospels
Par Magrey DeVega. 2023
What does Jesus want to know about us?Jesus was fond of asking questions, many of which cut right to the…
heart of what it means to be human. Why are you terrified? What do you live for? Who do you say that I am? In Questions Jesus Asked, author Magrey deVega explores six of the most provocative questions Jesus posed to others and guides us in answering them for ourselves.Asking these questions takes courage. Not only do they reveal what Jesus really cares about, they open a window into our hearts. We all have questions for God, but growth happens when we turn things around and ask what Jesus wants to know about us. When we dare to raise them, these questions bring us a fuller appreciation for the wisdom, power, and presence of God in our lives. Are you willing to step out in faith? Are you ready to answer the questions Jesus asked?The book can be read alone or used by small groups, and can be used anytime throughout the year. Additional components include video teaching sessions featuring Magrey deVega, and a comprehensive leader guide, making this perfect as a six-week group study done throughout the year.
Final Words From the Cross Leader's Guide
Par Adam Hamilton. 2011
In 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of…
Jesus' life. Now, in his inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton examines Christ’s dying hours and his final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross.Moving through each chapter you will begin to understand and respond to Jesus’ final words at the cross while learning about those who were eye witnesses to the crucifixion. In the final chapter, Hamilton moves beyond the cross to Jesus' words to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to those who were witnesses to the Resurrection.This small-group Leader Guide is a companion piece to the Final Words DVD and contains seven teaching sessions with topics that include:Father Forgive ThemBehold Your SonMy God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?Today You Will Be with Me in ParadiseI ThirstInto Your Hands I Commit My SpiritOn the Road to EmmausLent, Lenten, Lenten Resource, Lenten Resources, Lent Study, Lent Studies, Easter, Easter Study, Easter Studies
Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith Leader Guide
Par Adam Hamilton. 2023
Does your faith make room for questions?The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study,…
including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options. Everyone has doubts. Where is God when bad things happen? Does God hear our prayers? Is there a heaven? How can we know? Often, we treat such questions as the enemy of faith. But uncertainty doesn’t mean our belief is lacking. Doubt can be a path to a deeper, richer encounter with God.In Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, join best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton as he discusses some of our most significant sources of doubt and shows how a steady trust in God can emerge from them. You will delve into questions like:“Does God exist? How can I know?”“Is the Bible true?”“Why do prayers go unanswered?”Hamilton approaches these sources of doubt with honesty and insight, drawing on the rich wisdom of the Bible, Christian tradition, and his experience walking with thousands of people on their spiritual journeys. Whether you’re a longtime Christian or someone brand new to faith, this book will lead you to a trust in God that gives you the courage to ask tough questions. Though you may wrestle with doubt, you’ll discover a faith that—rather than providing simple answers—includes belief and trust as well as uncertainty and mystery.Additional components include the book, Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, video teaching sessions featuring Adam Hamilton (with closed captioning), and a digital worship and sermon series that make this perfect as a group study and church-wide program done throughout the year.