Devotional Bible Study

While Christians love to focus on a gentle, tender Jesus, Harlow offers an unforgettable reintroduction to the true character of Jesus and invites us to get to know the savior who was gracious but also blunt, sometimes sarcastic, and wildly passionate about bringing people to the heart of God.

The Adventure: A Seabirds-Themed Daily-Devotional is a 35-day study on the goodness of God rooted in the Bible inspired by the beloved characters of the Seabirds Trilogy. Ages 12+ When you board a ship, a plane, a train, or enter a car, odds are you know where you are going. “My ticket says I am going to London.” “I’m flying to visit my sister in Dallas.” “I’m driving to ballet lessons.” However, when you get your ticket to life, rarely is the journey so straightforward. Life is not linear. Rather, it’s a series of ups and downs and one left turn after another. We take ...

Don't Box God In: A 10-Day Pocket Devotional to Trust His Surprising Ways God's answers often look nothing like our expectations—and that's where His miracles begin. Don't Box God In: A 10-Day Pocket Devotional to Trust His Surprising Ways gently guides you to release your grip on how you think life should go and trust how God is already working behind the scenes. Inspired by Ephesians 3:20, this faith-filled journey helps you find peace, strength, and confidence—even when God's answers feel delayed, different, or completely unexpected. Perfect for a quiet time, this pocket companion ...

Abortion is one of the most hotly debated issues facing Western society today. Good-hearted people have firmly held convictions on both sides of the argument, often closing their minds and hearts to the truths spoken by those who disagree with them. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Pro-Love walks you through a series of meditations to try to discern a third way of viewing the issue, with God at the center.

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about holiness, and how the Bible defines it. For holiness is far more than merely being "separated," as most of Fundamentalism teaches. Indeed, holiness is also about union and gas several other distinctives. In addition, the book explores the ramifications of our holiness that Christ provides for us: acceptance with God, unity with the Blessed in heaven, privilege...

Renowned spoken word artist David Bowden tackles one of the most difficult questions of all---Where is God when we can’t find him?---and reveals what God’s absence and his presence tell us about God’s glory and his grace.

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the Love of God freely given to His children through Jesus Christ and the power of Christ's Love in their lives. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

This unique Bible Study looks at selected Psalms. Numerous readings from the Scriptures are given to apply each Psalm to your spiritual life. All Psalms and Bible Readings are printed out in full for you. Discussions for each Psalm include comments, insights, and reflections. Let these Psalms guide you to a better understanding of our gracious God. They will speak to your deepest needs and strengthen your faith in Christ. The New Testament quotes the Psalms to show how Jesus is the promised Messiah. Christ is the Savior that God promised to the Old Testament saints. The Psalms point us to ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about prayer, and how the Christian can joyfully and hopefully engage in prayer, with confidence because of the work of Christ onour behalf. 30 Days of Prayer includes selections of the Psalms and other Bible passages that have blessed the prayers of believers for centuries. It is recommended that as readers use this book, they pray through the passage that is ...

In Hearing God through Biblical Meditation, Dr. Mark Virkler helps you rediscover the simplicity of hearing from heaven and reminds you that the ultimate source of divine revelation, supernatural peace, and spiritual direction is sitting on your shelf - the Bible. Learn the secret that brings scripture to life and positions you to hear God's voice with clarity and consistency like never before.

God and Stuff is a compilation of everything I wish I would have known about the Christian life prior to venturing into youth ministry. This in-depth study of the New Testament explores a believer's spiritual inheritance in Christ. As children of God, we have become heirs of countless promises and blessing from our heavenly Father. This book explores, who we are, what we have, and what we can do as joint heirs with Christ. If you are a young person who desires a closer relationship with God, or are a new believer who needs a jump start in your Christian walk, this book is for you!

Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study. Book Four: Fruit of Joy. Cultivating Joy in our Hearts. I have been told that I have the fruit of joy welling up inside me. Unfortunately, I do not see it and found this to be my most challenging fruit to write about—so far…Simply because I do not see joy evident in my heart and mind. I want to see it manifested in my life. When I think of joy, I think of freedom, happiness, laughter and a carefree spirit. I do not see this in my own walk. However, I want to! So, join me on the journey to finding joy… But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...

Embark on a transformative journey through the foundational text of the Bible with "Understanding the Book of Genesis." This comprehensive Bible study guide offers a concise yet profound summary of each chapter in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, presenting an accessible and enlightening approach to its timeless teachings. Structured and Insightful: Navigate the entire book of Genesis with ease, guided by clear and thoughtful chapter summaries. This guide serves as both an introduction to Genesis and a roadmap for studying the Bible with insights inspired by the Spirit of God. Daily ...

Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study. Book Two: Fruit of Meekness. Manifesting Meekness in our Lives.

Finally, all twelve months of the Women's Daily Devotional are together in one volume! Being a woman of God is a calling, and now more than ever, our quiet time with God is a necessity we cannot neglect. The Women's Daily Devotional series explores a new fruit of the spirit every month and provides Bible verses, personal stories from the author, reflection, questions, and prayer suggestions for every single day of the year. In this anthology, you'll spend about ten minutes each day checking in with the Lord and strengthening your relationship with Him. Titles include: January is Faith ...

This book follows the story of highly motivated and entrepreneurial twin brothers David and Jason Benham, from their formative years and ventures into professional baseball to their rise as owners of a multimillion-dollar business empire and securing an HGTV reality series.

"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he (Jesus) went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." I believe that it is vitally important that we as Christians begin each day focusing on the things of God - before the things of the world begin to try to fill our thoughts. I'm convinced that we should begin our days spending time with the Father through prayer and the study of His word. It is my hope that this daily devotional will be an encouragement to you as you begin each day centering your mind upon the things of God. May you be strengthened and ...

What does the Bible say about women? Plenty. The Bible has story after story about fascinating women. They’re more nuanced than men, have profound insights people often overlook, and can teach wisdom that everyone needs to hear. Ideal for personal reflection or group Bible study, Women of the Bible is an excellent listen with stimulating stories that are interesting, informative, and entertaining. As a bonus, each woman’s story ends with thought-provoking questions for private introspection or group discussion.

Life is fragile. But hope in Christ lasts forever. The Bible calls human life a vapor. A mist. A wisp of fog. A flower that springs up in the morning and fades away by mid-afternoon. We like to think we have years to pursue our goals, raise our families, and make a difference in the world. But we just don’t know. The fact is, our stay on earth is really very brief. And when a loved one unexpectedly steps out of this life into eternity, it shakes us to the core. We ask ourselves: Is heaven real?

This book is filled with brief moments of inspiration from the daily Gospel readings for the 2023 Liturgical Calendar.These inspirations come from reflection on the daily Gospel reading using the prayer of Lectio Divina. Lectio is an ancient prayer technique that originated with the church fathers and was further explored and adopted by the Benedictines and many others. Lectio is a way of allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate and teach by way of personalizing Scripture. It consists of progressively reading and praying with a Scripture passage. Each time the Scripture is read there is an ...