Resource: CHURCH GIRL Discussion Questions

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Church Girl helps answer some of your most internal pressing questions:

• How do I understand my identity in light of Scripture?
• How should I think about my purpose?
• How can I thrive despite the opposition from racism and sexism?
• How are Black women hurt in the church and how can I heal?
• Why am I always exhausted from working and where can I find real peace and rest?
• How can I flourish in a secular world and live out my faith with conviction and integrity?

With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Sarita Lyons invites Black women to tackle the unique issues they face in the church with prophetic boldness, priestly compassion, a church leader’s wisdom, a counselor’s insight, and a sister’s relatability and love.

Resource: WHEN FAITH DISAPPOINTS Reflection Questions

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in her debut book, Lisa Fields shows us how emotional pain—often more than theological concerns—is at the root of our doubt. She invites us to bring our deepest soul questions to this journey as she explores:

• Seven pain points that might be keeping us from faith: a lack of personhood, peace, provision, pleasure, purpose, protection, and power
• Honest talk about how Christianity doesn’t seem to meet our very valid needs
• Why wrestling with God doesn’t negate our faith but instead deepens it
• What it looks like to allow God to bring healing to our pain so we can see Him and others more clearly

Through vulnerable storytelling and thoughtful use of Scripture, Fields tends to our hurting hearts and offers hope and resolve. She helps us move forward as we cling to [ … ]

Book Trailer: THE POWER OF YOUR DREAMS by Stephanie Ike Okafor

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The average person spends twenty-six years of life sleeping. That time was created not only to enjoy the physical benefits of rest but to engage in the presence of God and access His guidance for our days. Through fascinating real-life stories, Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor reveals how dreams have equipped her and many others throughout history, and she shows how you, too, can receive revelation from God through your dreams.

Book Trailer: THE NARROW PATH by Rich Villodas

The Narrow Path reintroduces the counterintuitive wonder of Jesus’s timeless wisdom for this age, one fraught with anxiety, polarizing politics, and online vitriol. The path of Jesus is most certainly narrow, but it is the only one filled with the ever-expanding life of God…and it is available now for all who want it!

Book Trailer: BORN ROYAL by Oneka McClellan

In a message that’s both vibrant and conversational, Pastor Oneka McClellan reminds us that God has uniquely positioned and gifted women to be a source of life, wisdom, and strength. Through insightful biblical truths and real stories of women showing up in powerful ways, McClellan equips you to

• completely trust your God-given identity
• lead with courage and wisdom in any room
• fight for the flourishing of others
• celebrate the greatness in every woman
• see with eyes of hope that God can redeem any story

To every woman who’s ever felt held back, pushed down, or disqualified from stepping fully into her purpose, McClellan’s Born Royal offers hope, encouragement, and [ … ]

Kids Ministry Curriculum: Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

Complement your ministry needs with this free resource to help you disciple children of God everywhere about the glory of God!

Inspired by the picture book Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, this curriculum can be used as a standalone series, to supplement Sunday School lessons, or as a VBS program.

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Book Trailer: THE PARTY CRASHER by Joshua Ryan Butler

The political divide is wider than ever. Each side demands ultimate allegiance that’s incompatible with the Christian faith. The fervency with which so many advocate their political ideals is best described in religious terms. Fortunately, Jesus is the ultimate Party Crasher. And he is disrupting politics-as-usual to invite us to embrace a bold vision capable of redeeming our partisan divide.

Book Trailer: PRACTICING THE WAY by John Mark Comer

Practicing the Way is a fresh invitation to apprenticeship and a guide for a more embodied faith. Through rhythms like Sabbath, Prayer, Solitude, and other everyday practices from the life of Jesus, we can begin to reshape our unformed selves and experience the fullness of a life with God.

The future is ancient.

It’s practicing the Way.

Advent Activities from Holy Night and Little Star

Celebrate this Christmas season with Advent activities inspired by the picture book, Holy Night and Little Star, as well as a 5-day kids devotional on Bible.com and The Bible App.

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View the 5-day devotion on Bible.com

Book Trailer: Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen

Your emotions are not something to suppress or ignore. They are meant to be felt, examined, and shared. Join New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen in discovering what that looks like in this revolutionary celebration of God’s gift of feelings.