Bible Study & Church Resources
Great People of the Bible
The great people highlighted in these studies can give us encouragement and hope for our lives today because we have the same resource they had-faith in a great ...read more
Angels
What Do We Really Know About Angels?
What--or who--are angels? Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? What is their relationship to us as human beings?
This studyguide explores the numerous Bible passages that reveal the services these heavenly beings perform, the part they play in ...read more
Galatians, Titus & Philemon
Freedom in Christ
Paul wrote Galatians to defend the gospel - the Good News that we are saved by faith alone. Titus enforces this truth - we have been saved not because of good deeds, but to do good deeds. And Philemon continues the freedom theme with the account of a slave whose story is a parable of our redemption. As you study these ...read more
Ezra & Nehemiah
Rebuilding Lives of Faith
Ezra and Nehemiah were both needed to fulfill God’s plan. From their dramatic stories readers learn lessons about spiritual leadership, prayer, courage, and ...read more
1 & 2 Peter, Jude
Called for a Purpose
Called for a Purpose
The letters of Peter and Jude challenge you to recognize your identity as a chosen friend of God--and therefore, to live a holy life. Originally addressed to persecuted believers of the first century, these words encourage you to face trials with a living hope, certain of Christ's return, ...read more
David
Man after God's Own Heart
Know God as David Knew Him
David--impetuous, sensitive, bold, poetic, compassionate, utterly human. What can we learn from this young warrior-king of long ago? And how could God call David a "man after his own heart" even though he was a "man of blood" and an adulterer? Though David sinned greatly, he also ...read more
My Own Monster
A Youth Devotional on Friendship
Guidance for Your Sometimes Rocky, Always Important Relationships
We all want to have good friends--and to be a good friend. Now, in the teen years, more than ever, you need girls and guys you can trust. You need friends who will stand by your side, no matter what--when you face peer pressure, family ...read more
James
Faith in Action
Put Some Muscle Behind Your Faith.
We live in a world characterized by instability, in-fighting, materialism, and words without actions. Sadly, no one is immune to these problems. Centuries ago, the apostle James could not envision the world we would live in, but he did address the issues we would face. ...read more
Parenting with Purpose and Grace
Wisdom for Responding to Your Child's Deepest Needs
Learning to Love Your Children Well
The 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 ...read more
Proverbs
Wisdom that Works
Words to Live By
The world keeps changing, but our most important needs stay the same - our need for work and discipline, for perspective in good and bad times, for the ability to think through our words and actions, and for the practice of integrity, wisdom, and kindness. The sayings collected in the book of ...read more
Marriage
Learning from Couples in Scripture
This 12-week studyguide explores the actual stories of couples in the Bible - stories that are amazingly similar to the nitt-fritty experiences every couple faces today. Looking at these examples will strengthen your understanding of the marriage covenant and deepen the spiritual dimension of your lie together. ...read more
Matthew
People of the Kingdom
This study is an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount and His teachings on the kingdom of God. [X] ...read more
Proverbs & Parables
God's Wisdom for Living
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 ...read more
Moses
Encountering God
Moses was a prince, an exiled shepherd, and a flawed reluctant leader of God's people. Readers will discover for themselves more about Moses and the miracle-working God whom he ...read more
1 Corinthians
Problems and Solutions in a Growing Church
Concerned about the Corinthian church, Paul highlights principles for churches to live by that still apply ...read more
