DOWNLOAD: Thanksgiving ideas to Be the Message

The American holiday of Thanksgiving is about gratitude, of course, but it also celebrates the sharing of our plenty with others—especially others of different cultures. As we live out the message of Christ in our society, Thanksgiving will give us great opportunities.

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Be The Message Holiday Action Plans

This holiday season, live the gospel every day to those around you. Be the Message.

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DOWNLOAD: Ask It by Andly Stanley | The Leading Question

The Leading Question is a FREE DOWNLOADABLE reflection guide based on the book ASK IT by Andy Stanley.  Designed for pastors, ministry leaders and others in organizational leadership roles to help get to the best question first.

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Plastic Donuts Small Group Resources

Once you see your gifts from God’s perspectives, your giving will never be the same.

Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father

Plastic Donuts removes the awkwardness and uncertainty that often accompany discussions about giving. Now you can think differently-and biblically-about what and how you give.
Your gifts can capture God’s attention and connect you more intimately with His heart. Plastic Donuts brings everyone—leaders and followers, teachers and learners—onto the same page.
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Resources from Steven Furtick

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CRASH THE CHATTERBOX: HEARING GOD’S VOICE ABOVE ALL OTHERS
In Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God’s Voice Above All Others, Pastor Steven Furtick focuses on four key areas in which negative thoughts are most debilitating: insecurity, fear, condemnation, and discouragement. With personal stories, inspiring examples, and practical strategies, Pastor Furtick will show you how to silence the lies and embrace the freeing affirmation of God.

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New Books with Deep Biblical Truth

 

Who Will Set Her Free from the Darkness Inside?

Mary Margaret Delaney hides in the shadows, her arms scarred, her heart wounded by grief and weighed down with regret. Adrift on the streets of Chicago, she is surrounded by strangers and hounded by demons, both real and imagined. Her neighbors in Lincoln Park call her Mad Mary—until a fearless young pastor dares to call Mary his friend.

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Heirloom recipes, family secrets…and a chance for love

The youngest heir to a French-Italian restaurant dynasty, food writer Juliette D’Alisa has spent her life negotiating her skill with words and her restaurant aspirations. When her brother Nico offers her a chance to open a restaurant together, she feels torn—does she really have what it takes? Should she risk leaving her journalism career?

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Travel with Thomas from Jerusalem to England in this exciting conclusion to the Merlin’s Immortals series.

Thomas is finally in the Holy Land and reunited with Sir William, but is forced to travel on his own from the coast through Nazareth, and finally to Jerusalem. The road is a dangerous one—especially to a lone traveler. Bandits masquerade as slaves, traitors appear to be allies, and once again, Thomas doesn’t know whom to trust. He must rely on his own resources to discern friend from foe, and to finally discover the final key [ … ]

Download: Crashing the Leader’s Chatterbox | Reflection Guide

Crashing the Leader’s Chatterbox is a FREE DOWNLOADABLE reflection guide designed for pastors, ministry leaders, and others in leadership roles.  Combat the negative voices that keep you from God’s promises with this free guide.  Best used in tandem with Crash the Chatterbox.

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DOWNLOAD: Seven Ways You Can Pray for Israel

How can Christians be in prayer for the nation of Israel – the nation of God’s chosen people? Download a free guide that gives you seven specific points for prayer, Scriptures, and prayers to aid you as you commune with God on behalf of Israel and the people there. Click here to download. 

Want to know more about the people of Israel? Don’t miss learning about the significant prophetic signs contained in stories of biblical characters, in God’s creation, and in the lives and actions of today’s Israelis and Palestinians. Read about them in the new book The Holy Land Key by Ray Bentley. Click here to read a sample chapter from The Holy Land Key.

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