Because "God is light" (1:5), Christ's followers overcome evil doers who seek to servert them. The one who lives in and among them--God's Son--is greater than the spirit of "the antichrist" now in the world (4:3-4). To believe in the name of the Son of God is to know the assurance of eternal life (5:13).

    Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal.

    

    His work on earth is not complete without us.” In this featured excerpt from The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind, Bill Johnson defines every believer’s role in God’s master plan—all of us are essential and unique.

    

    "Incorrect attitudes can become strongholds that invite assaults from hell—our fears become self-fulfilling prophecies." This portion of When Heaven Invades Earth, written by Bill Johnson, contains vital insights into the differences between love and fear—and how each can control your life, for better or worse.

    - E.M. WelcherPraise for Advent: a thread in the night:"Ours is a culture that contracts feeling to a small range of superficial and acceptable affections. So we spend much of our life shrunken, shriveled, less alive than we ought to be. The tragedy of that is we spend much of our lives unprepared for Advent. Unready for inbreaking of so much feeling of so many varieties. Evan Welcher guides us through darkness, through feelings we don’t name at dinner parties or even in counseling sessions. He opens us up to ourselves and in doing so opens us up to the glorious good news of Advent. We feel again. We feel a lot. We feel God’s presence. Be prepared to feel when you read this collection.-Thabiti Anyabwile Pastor, Anacostia River Church (Washington, DC)“Evan captures grief and hope in a beautiful tension as he allows us a glimpse into his story and a grand view of Christ’s.”-Quina Aragon, author & spoken word artist"The great human desire is to find purpose in the midst of suffering. The Christian story declares God breaks into our dark nights and suffers alongside of us - taking on flesh, blood, and tears. Welcher is our guide on his personal journey--chronicling death and grief-- while discovering afresh the hope of the Resurrection and the power of Advent. Read, weep, and, in the process, rediscover hope."-Steve Bezner, pastor at Houston Northwest Church"With the sanctuary lights darkened, Christian worshipers cling to their candles on Christmas Eve. In this moment, the sadness of how broken things are is caught up in the joy of what was and what will be. In Advent, a Thread in the Night, E.M. Welcher invites the reader to walk alongside him in a journey of grief, loss, and hope. Grounded in Scripture, each daily reflection is an opportunity to explore our own griefs as we await the joy of Resurrection."-April Fiet, pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Scottsbluff

     *Don't Miss Cherie Hill's latest release: "empty." (Living Full of Faith When Life Drains You Dry) ************************************************************************************** When the storms of life threaten to overcome us, we find ourselves crying out to the heavens, "Lord, don't You care?" As our soul is capsized with heavy silence and we continue to pray for a miracle, God's answer comes in the form of a question, "Where is your faith?" "Be Still" uncovers the profound life-applicable meaning of the miracle, "Jesus Calms the Storm." Through this powerful message, your spirit will be submerged with hope, peace, and comfort, as you find your way to the back of the boat...resting with Jesus. Just like the Disciples, many times you find yourself so overwhelmed by your storm that you look right past the only One who can save you and who is always beside you-Jesus. As you gain a deeper understanding of this great miracle, you will find that when God allows a storm in your life...it comes with great purpose; if you miss the purpose, you may miss God's will for your life. So, let go of your fear by grabbing hold of your faith...let the storms come, and let the waters rise-God is taking you deeper. "Be Still" reveals that there is victorious calming in all of your storms of life, when you learn how to have faith in the One that controls them. "'Be Still' is a healing balm to the soul. My best advice-get this book, use it, and buy another one for your best friend!" -Jim Thomson, M.A., LCPC, author and speaker. "'Be Still' is not a book that you read once, put on your bookshelf, and then forget about. It's a book that doesn't promise quick fixes, or endless sunshine. Instead, it is a lifeline attached to God's Word, designed to help the reader find peace in the midst of each and every storm that comes their way." -Deborah Porter, writer, editor, and radio talk show host. ****BONUS FEATURE**** Read the 1st Chapter of "Beginning at the End" (Finding God When Your World Falls Apart) by Cherie Hill

    It takes your eyes off of your performance and places them on the one who performed perfectly for us." - Jessica Thompson, co-author of Give Them Grace. This book is for the mom who's not "Pinterest Perfect." It's for the mom who can't live up to her own standards - the mom who wants to know if the gospel has anything to offer her where she's at now, in a messy world of diapers, tantrums, and postpartum hormones. Do you want to get outside of your own head and look to something and Someone greater? The gospel is our lens for motherhood. It's the voice of reason that breaks through the turbulence in our hearts caused by anxiety, self-doubt, and comparing. Let's get balanced. Let's get biblical. Written as a 14-week group Bible-study, The Gospel-Centered Mom is also perfect for individual study. If you're a first-time mom, a mom of teens, a grandma, etc. you've got a tough job. Grab a cup of coffee and let's enjoy this ride together. Sara Wallace is a mother of four boys ages five and under. She was a 3rd grade teacher for four years before starting a family with her husband Dave. In the backwoods of Idaho, Sara home schools the boys, helps her husband with their new church plant, and blogs about the adventure of discovering grace in motherhood at gospelcenteredmom.com.

    The themes we'll explore are the timeless, foundational, core questions that people return to century after century. Delving into these topics will help fill holes in our spiritual foundations so that we have something firm to stand on when life gets shaky. A DVD series, Priorities complements the course. Immensely practical and encouraging, Opening Your Heart is the perfect starting point as you seek to grow closer to God.

    The box set includes: 'Mere Christianity' 'The Screwtape Letters' 'Surprised by Joy' 'The Four Loves' 'The Problem of Pain' 'The Great Divorce' 'Miracles' C. S. Lewis's works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year, appealing to those seeking wisdom and calm in a hectic and ever-changing world. Each volume is written with the lucidity, warmth and wit that has made Lewis revered as a writer the world over. From 'The Problem of Pain' - a wise and compassionate exploration of suffering - to the darkly satirical 'The Screwtape Letters', Lewis is unrivalled in his ability to disentangle the questions of life. His writings offer hope, wisdom and a true understanding of human nature.

    . . ...wondered what Exodus has to do with Ephesians? ...wanted to study your Bible but didn't know where to begin? ...thought of the Bible as nothing more than a set of rules to be followed? If so, this study was written for you! The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is a beautiful, epic, and cohesive story. It is the story of how our eternal God is on a grand mission to redeem and restore his rebellious and wayward children. But it is not a story meant to merely inform us. The story itself is meant to transform us and invite us to participate in this glorious redemption of all things! From Garden to Glory is a ten-week study that will take you through this amazing story. You will marvel at the steadfast love of our God who longs to dwell with his children again as he did in the Garden-and who will stop at nothing until he does. Courtney Doctor currently serves as the Director of Women's Ministry at Kirk of the Hills, PCA church in St. Louis, MO. She received her M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013. Courtney is a wife, mother, mother-in-law, Bible teacher, and retreat and conference speaker.

    These mothers and daughters reveal their heartfelt stories of joy, pride, and grief as they share about the deep bond, the unconditional love, the lifelong connection, as well as the pain, the trials, and the inevitable heartbreak. Through each testimony, you'll be inspired to explore your own mother/daughter journey, and hopefully find that you are also God s daughter and He loves us just the way we are.Special Features: - True stories for mothers and daughters by mothers and daughters - Transparently illustrates the beauty of a mom's love and the shared struggles of daughters everywhere through inspiring stories that are sweet, angry, funny, and sad. - Perfect way to celebrate your mother for Mother's Day and every day of the year. - Beautiful gift book honoring a mother's legacy with four-color interior and a ribbon bookmark

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    Biblical counsel does not direct people to esteem themselves – it directs them to esteem God, and doing this means waging war. A Sunday sermon isn’t enough; neither is a weekly small group. To persevere in this fight, we are to “exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). Hebrews teaches us that perseverance is essential in salvation, and that it is a community project. Satisfy your soul in the ultimate Treasure so you move away from comfort and toward need; fight for the salvation of your brothers and sisters in Christ; hold fast to the faith; encourage one another.

    But perhaps rethinking dreams is not always the worst thing. In those moments, you have a chance to pause and consider what matters most to you in a world that's constantly telling you what you should want or should do.Believe it or not, it is possible to cultivate a life you really like--and one where you can succeed--in the tension of the middle, between where you started and where you hoped to be. Discover:- practical steps to move forward when your plans don't go according to plan - how to clarify which goals are right for you to pursue- what to do when dreams seem to come true for everyone but you- the unexpected gains that can arise from unwanted pain- how to know when it's time to let go of a dream--and what to do with the space left behindAs hard as unexpected interruptions, uncertainty, and in-between seasons may be, they also offer a unique invitation to align your dreams and goals with what matters most. It's time for you to gain greater clarity about what you truly want, why you want it, and how to pursue it.

    

    

    Or if it is, we don’t have the full means to solve them on our own. We must learn to trust that God’s looking out for our best interest and is constantly working on our behalf. This five-part series will help you overcome worry by discovering… How to truly trust Him one day at a time; The power of keeping a positive mindset; God’s four-point plan for living in peace; The wisdom of choosing worship over worry. Let God show you your role, then let Him do the rest. As you’re faithful to do your part, He will be faithful to do His. Only then will you be able to rest and begin enjoying the full life He has planned for you!

    

    

    

    The Greek translators called it Arithmoi, and in Latin it was Numeri, because the translators focused on the two census takings at the beginning and the end of the wanderings. But its basically ''the wilderness wanderings.''Numbers is really a book about arrested progress. In a sense, it never should have happened. It took only 40 hours to get Israel out of Egypt - the Passover. But it took 40 years to get Egypt out of Israel.This study contains 10 hours of verse by verse teachings