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Our decisions don't just affect our present circumstances; they radiate into our future. Most of the time, it's impossible to know what will come of the decisions we make. But this doesn't have to paralyze you. You can train yourself to ask well-placed, appropriately timed, thought-provoking questions that will result in stronger decisions and fewer disappointments down the road.

In today's society, the pressure to perform is overwhelming. It's a hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, and women are more anxious than ever. Many of us end up constantly feeling behind, lacking, and like we're failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God. In this audio Bible study, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's profound gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love, and instead discover the freedom of true belonging and worth that doesn't depend on them.

Why did Jesus the Christ speak in Parables? He was asked this question, and His answer is comparative to a doctor speaking to his patient in layman's terms, so that the UNLEARNED can easily understand the Law. Thus, parables were small dosages of the Law, taught in a simple story where all who were listening could understand. Let us review these Parables, and reveal the precepts in the law.. Ye shall know the TRUTH, and the truth shall make you free.

Hagar’s story, found in Genesis 16, is a story of cultural victimization. She was betrayed, abandoned, and scorned. Her response? She did what most of us would do when deeply hurt by someone we trust–she ran away. She got defensive. She retreated to a place where she felt safe. She felt justified in her anger and hurt. But deep in her core was a woman who longed to be seen and hoped for redemption.

Deep inside, we know the truth: our life’s mission is to live with purpose. For followers of Christ, living out that mission is possible because of what God has done for us through Jesus. We just need to know the steps to make it happen. In his book Mission Possible, Tim Tebow introduces the tools you need to set your priorities and align your choices with God’s call on your life. Now, in the insightful and practical Mission Possible Bible Study, he provides a clear plan for applying those principles and lessons.

For many of us, the Bible is like an unopened treasure chest. There are amazing riches inside, but we don't know how to access them on a regular basis. Perhaps you face challenges like a non-stop schedule, constant distractions, or just the simple fact that doing something every day is hard! In this practical, to-the-point book, you will find a proven solution for Bible-reading success. Read The Bible This Year gets you past the challenges and helps you develop a consistent, meaningful Bible-reading rhythm.

We’re all pushing for something, for the life we think we want. We strive and strain and orchestrate and negotiate, in hopes of stitching together an existence that satisfies, but in the end, all that forced movement, all that contrived exertion, leaves us writhing in pain, in agony, right inside the reality we ourselves created. In Present Over Perfect, Shauna Niequist invites us to consider the landscape of our life, and what it might look like to leave behind the pressure to be perfect and begin the life-changing practice of simply being present.

In 40 Days Through the Book: Mark, author and pastor Jeff Manion guides small-group members through the Gospel of Mark, revealing what the author words meant to his original readers...and how they apply to us today. Participants will be encouraged as they listen to Jeff's teachings and, through the accompanying study guide, challenged to read the Gospel of Mark on their own during the forty days in the study.

In this audio Bible study, Chris Hodges examines the dilemma facing all Christians today: how can we influence a world that rejects everything we believe while still standing for God's truth? Chris looks at the lives of Daniel and Jesus, showing how we can stand for our biblical beliefs without alienating those we want to reach. The goal is never about winning the argument but about winning hearts, and when we connect before we correct, we can respond to hard questions without compromising God's grace or truth.

Jimmy Carter has been teaching Sunday school ever since he was a young midshipman in Annapolis. In later years he conducted religious services on submarines on which he served, and he even led the occasional class in Washington while he was president. For the last 25 years, President Carter has taught the adult Bible study at his church in Plains, where several hundred visitors join him each Sunday to understand the wisdom of the Bible and apply it to their lives.

Dwight Lyman Moody (1837-1899) was an evangelist, author, and publisher associated with the Holiness Movement. In How to Study the Bible, he discusses the reasons why Bible study is so important for Christians. Recognizing the differences between individuals, he offers a variety of different methods for doing so. There are sections on observation, interpretation and application of the texts and the author also offers the tools for understanding the difficult passages in the scriptures.

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Case for Christmas / The Case for Easter includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching.

In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he shares key teachings from the Gospels and Acts on the people and places that shaped Jesus' life. Max weaves together in-depth teachings with reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through the events that took place at these places in Israel.

Do you know your purpose? WOW! Women Trilogy Author Earma Brown with grace and passion teaches women in her three books 'women of worth', 'women of destiny' and 'women of legacy' how to become WOW! Women. Inside this collection of books, you will discover how to: • Avoid the mistakes forever caused by low self-esteem. • Overcome an enemy called insignificance. • Defeat the dream assassins sent to kill your dreams. • Unlock the potential that many never tap into. • Gain a sense of destiny that will change your life. • Seek God’s presence to receive patience with the process. ...

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family, find a little time for yourself? Lysa TerKeurst found herself in that same situation until she learned the power of “the best yes”, the choice that shapes all of our other choices. Lysa will guide you to: cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love; escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no; and much more!

The Known By Name Bible study series for women will take you and your group through the lives of biblical women to learn more about God and how to answer these essential questions. Naomi’s story, found in the book of Ruth, is a story of lost identity. She lost her husband and her sons, which in her culture left her completely without a home or a means to support herself. Follow Naomi in this audio Bible study as she journeys from comfort and security to despair and bitterness; from hopeless drifting to faithful obedience; and from loss to redemption in one short lifetime.

Today, more than ever, we need a solid word for an unsure world. And perhaps no other book reflects the heart of God and the passion of man as powerfully as the book of Romans. In fact, some call it the Constitution of Christianity. Join Dr. Adrian Rogers as he teaches from the first four chapters of Romans on the topics of sin and salvation. The Book That Changed The World.......... Romans 1:1 Totally abandoned to the gospel................ Romans 1:14-16 The lost World............................................ Romans 1:18-31 The last step on the way down.................. Romans 1:24 ...

In the summer of 1969, Buzz Aldrin had a mission. His goal was to fly 240 million miles from earth and, along with fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, be the first to walk on the moon. But moments before that historic step, Aldrin poured a specially prepared drink into a cup and partook in a sacred celebration that had first occurred two thousand years before. In this five-session study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko journeys back in time and forward in hope, using the 1969 lunar mission as an analogy of the metamorphosis that was unleashed by the man from Galilee.

Starting Point is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. It's a safe place for you to ask questions and to learn about the Bible and Christianity. You may have questions that you’ve always wondered about but never felt you could ask at church, legitimate questions that would make many Christians uncomfortable. Ask them. Nothing is off-limits. We want to have conversations about the stuff that really matters to you, even when it’s difficult to talk about—especially when it’s difficult to talk about.

In this audio bible study, Paul tells us clearly the importance of unity and honor among believers in his letter to the church at Ephesus. Church leader, author, and speaker, Lori Wilhite makes clear Paul’s reprimand and his repose in a way we can relate and apply to our church experience today.