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In this Audio Bible Study, Jennie Allen shows how too many of us walk through life feeling as if we don't measure up and can never be enough. But the truth is, we will never be. And thankfully, we don't have to be. The Gospel of John teaches us that in Jesus, we have nothing to prove. He alone is enough.

No matter how well you know the Bible—a little or a lot—Ignite will help you listen to it with new eyes. Speaking directly to your heart, Ignite presents the richness and beauty of the Scriptures in a way that connects the incredible story of God's love to your everyday experience.

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and over the centuries it has changed people’s lives and led them to God. Yet sometimes it can be a difficult book to understand. The culture in which the Bible was written is so different from our own that at times we struggle to understand what it means or how it is relevant to our modern lives.

Millions of married couples have pledged to "love and to cherish, until death do us part." Most of us understand and get the love part... but what does it mean to cherish your spouse? Why do we say it once at the wedding and then rarely ever mention it again? In this six-session audio Bible study, bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on personal stories and teachings from the Bible to show how cherishing can have a powerful effect on marriage.

We are at a strategic cultural intersection with relationships between women and men eroding. While it is good for women to expose their pain, abuse, and experiences of gender inequity and oppression, what often follows is a never-ending cycle of blame, accusations, denial, avoidance, and, ultimately, devastation for everyone involved. Better Together is a beacon of hope in this challenging storm. Author Danielle Strickland offers practical steps toward a real and workable solution.

Many of us spend our lives chasing happy through relationships, success, and the next adventure. Yet, we only discover a dryness in our souls. Why? Because we’re chasing the wrong kind of happy. We chase temporary happiness instead of the eternal happiness found in Jesus. Sometimes, we wonder if God wants us to be happy. Someone said that God cares more about our holiness than our happiness like the two are disconnected. But what if the pursuit of happiness was adjacent to the pursuit of holiness?

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.

Women comprise at least half the world, and usually more than half the church, but so often Christian teaching to women either fails to move beyond a discussion of roles or assumes a particular economic situation or stage of life. This all but shuts women out from contributing to God's kingdom as they were designed to do.

In this powerful healing journey, Linda Barrick applies the words Jesus spoke during his time of greatest pain to help listeners transform their deepest wounds into their highest purpose. In one second, Linda Barrick's life changed when a drunk driver slammed into her family's van, nearly killing her daughter and leaving Linda, her husband, and their son critically injured. Barrick draws on her remarkable story of loss and hope to lead listeners toward emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration.

STUDY WITH DR. ADRIAN ROGERS AS HE EXPLAINS THE BOOK OF REVELATION IN THE BIBE In Volume 2 of the two-book Revelation Study Guide series, Dr. Adrian Rogers guides the reader verse by verse through chapters 9 – 22 of the book of Revelation in the Bible. Of the 66 books included in the Bible, Revelation is the only one that guarantees a blessing if you will only read it. It is the last book in the Bible and serves as the clasp which binds the Bible together. Genesis describes the start of this world, and Revelation explains the end. If Genesis is the seed-bed of all theology, then ...

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.

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.

Did you know that Jesus made puns? Did you know that Paul never calls himself or the churches he writes to “Christian?” Did you know that we don’t know who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, or if it’s even really a letter? James F. McGrath sheds light on these and many other surprising realities of Scripture in The A to Z of the New Testament. Cutting through common myths and misunderstandings of problematic bible passages, James F. McGrath opens up expert knowledge to laypeople in his friendly introduction to New Testament studies.

Taking you beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. Inside this guide, you'll explore questions for group discussion and personal reflection, and exercises that will help you experience the truths of Jesus' parable in your own life. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely.

Rather than providing a clear sense of purpose for our lives, popular Christian ideas about the future steal it from us by saying our work in the world, apart from ministry, has no eternal value. Is it any wonder why young adults are less interested in church, or why a culture desperate for meaning and hope dismisses our message? In Futureville, Skye Jethani offers us a vision-shifting glimpse of the world of tomorrow described in Scripture. He reveals how a biblical vision of the future can transform every person’s work with a sense of purpose and dignity today.

Today, more than ever, we need a solid word for an unsure world. 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 Romans 10-16 on the topics of service and surrender. Salvation Romans 10:1-13 Faith: What It Is and How to Have It Romans 10:17-21 Is God Through with the Jews? Romans 11:1 The Secret of Effectual Prayer Romans 11:36 Discovering Your Ministry Romans 12:1-2 Christian Citizenship Romans 13:1-7 The Wake-Up Call Romans 13:11-14 The ...

This book is for people who want a clearer understanding of the Bible. With modern language and brief, digestible short explanations of each story, it should be used as a guide to learning about the Old Testament, helping you to decode it and comprehend the Bible better.

This summary of every chapter of the Bible will help listeners understand its overall story. The Bible is a big book, and getting to know it can be a daunting task. Ryan McGraw helps listeners become more familiar with the storyline of the Bible through summarizing the content of every chapter in scripture and by singling out key verses that epitomize each chapter. Seeking to show the argument of each biblical book in its context, the summaries indicate what happens and why in each chapter paving the way for letting the Bible tell its own story in its own words.

Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with others, or knowing where to start in either setting? Best-selling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst knows both the freedom and blessing of establishing and growing a lively prayer life and how difficult it can be when prayer itself feels foreign to our daily lives. The Bible tells us that prayer is essential for an intimate and thriving relationship with God, and it's well worth the time and effort it deserves.

This "Biblical Characters" series volume is a collection of seven books in one. Within these pages, the stories of Peter, Paul, Mary, Jacob, Jesus, Heroes (men), and Sheroes (women) unfold, inviting you to explore their lives through thought-provoking study guides. Delve into the challenges they faced, the decisions they made, and the unwavering faith that guided their paths. Perfect for group Bible studies or personal reflection, this series offers a deep understanding of their journeys, unveiling lessons that resonate through the ages. Embark on an enriching adventure, and uncover the ...