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A Light in the Darkness Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. God raised up the great prophets Elijah and Elisha to stand in contrast to their dark generation. As you walk with Elijah and Elisha, you too will hear God's call to shine as a light in the darkness. Each lesson is broken into four parts. Each week as you sit down to do your lesson, begin with Day 1. The next day work on Day 2, and so forth. This way you will be able to complete each week's lesson comfortably. Spreading your work on each week's lesson over the four days will allow you to be in God's Word on a regular basis as well as help you glean God's blessings and life lessons for your heart today.

ABCs of a Godly Heart: Women Opening the Word. God wants you to know Him. The Psalms are a window that looks deeply into His heart, a place where He reveals His purpose for your life. Journey through the Psalms, songs of praise, adoration, deliverance, and redemption, and learn how to reflect the glory of God through a more intimate and fulfilling walk with Him.

God expects us to be His in every situation. Celine Sparks, humorist for Christian Woman magazine, hits us where we live with warnings and exhortations based on her own mother’s pithy sayings. Sample chapters: "More Money than Sense" (Materialism), "Don’t Go Hunting without Your Gun" (Consistent Bible Study), and "Pray for Gettin' Somewhere and Sittin' Down" (Peace amid Chaos).

BECOMING MYSELF, BECOMING HIS: LIVING THE LIFE GOD DESIGNED FOR YOU-By Kay Watson. Now with God's help, I shall become myself.'' Spiritual growth is a pursuit. It does not happen naturally or without effort. Just like the athlete who trains for a competition, we too must train our hearts and minds to be like Jesus. Our spiritual muscles, like our physical ones, become weak and ineffective when they are not stretched and exercised regularly. Often, Christians may find they are caught up in the ''generality'' of living a religious lifestyle, but to truly become the Lord's, we must give him time to work with us. Our days may be so filled with activity and service that we seldom take the time to ask ourselves who it is that God created us to be. If you long for the discipline, order, and focus that Christ speaks of in the Word, then you are longing to discover who God created you to be. See yourself through God's eyes in Becoming Myself, Becoming His Author Kay Watson lives in Pensacola, Florida, with Scott, her husband of twenty-eight years, and two sons. She has taught in the church for over twenty-five years, written curriculum for women and children, and has served as the Women's Ministry Coordinator for the Gateway Church of Christ.

Beyond the Masquerade by Nancy Eichman deals with being genuine in an artificial world. Be challenged to live your life without artificiality, without additives, without impurities. Perfect for individual or group study.

Being afraid of some things is healthy. It's good to be afraid of a snarling dog or walking too close to the edge of a high cliff. But sometimes we allow our fears to overtake us. We allow threats, whether real or imagined, to grow to gigantic proportions. Those giants can paralyze us and keep us from living the life that God has planned for us. So how should we deal with our fears? Some people try to handle their problems alone. Many more rely on the latest self-help fad. But there is only one method that has stood the test of time åÀ turning to advice from the one who made us, Jehovah God. God helped David face Goliath, Moses face Pharaoh, and Jesus face the cross. The same God has promised to help you face and conquer your fears.

Echoing His Heartbeat: the Life of David (Revised) Women Opening the Word Series. By Cassandra Martin. Travel a new path with an old friend as you journey into the heart of God in the company of Israel’s beloved King David. This newly revised and expanded version of a WOW classic takes you on an in-depth walk through God’s Word, with the help of new questions, activities, artwork, and study aids. Perfect for Bible classes, small groups, or personal study, exploring the joy and sorrow, triumphs and struggles of David’s life will draw you closer to God as you strive to echo the heartbeat of the King of Kings.

This is a six lesson study (which is about as many lessons as I ever complete of even the best studies), to be completed either as an individual or as a group. This is written by a busy woman of God, for busy women of God. That means that its structure and format is one that you can easily integrate into your wonderfully full life. The Everything You Need Bible study will take you through scriptures to learn how the promise of 2 Peter 1:3, "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness," applies to you in your very real, every day life. We will learn together how this promise applies to the everyday busyness that comes with being a woman of God, including managing relationships, balancing all our many tasks, dealing with stress, and finding a sense of peace that comes with knowing you are right where God has you. Table of Contents Dedication Introduction Group Introduction Lesson One: Having Everything Step One: A Diagnosis Step Two: The Supply Step Three: His Everything Step Four: The Demand Group Discussion Guide Lesson Two: Finding Everything Step One: Everything for Real Step Two: Your Everything Step Three: Power Up Step Four: Preparing for Work Group Discussion Guide Lesson Three: Working for Everything Step One: Defining Good Work Step Two: What It’s Not Step Three: The Right Question Step Four: The Right Scale Group Discussion Guide Lesson Four: Managing Everything Step One: The Stress Connection Step Two: Your Stress Step Three: Resource Management 101 Step Four: Resource Management 201 Step Five: Resource Management 301 Group Discussion Guide Lesson Five: Misusing Everything Step One: The Guilt Trip Step Two: Apples and Oranges Step Three: The Fear Factor Step Four: Pride Before Imbalance Group Discussion Guide Lesson Six: Living with Everything Step One: Everything at Home Step Two: Everything in Time Step Three: Everything in Relationship Step Four: Everything in Crisis Step Five: Everything in Body Group Discussion Guide Acknowledgements Endnotes About the Author Raised in a ministry/missionary family, Courtney Kendall Steed carries on the family legacy as a Bible class teacher and frequent speaker at ladies' retreats. She is a 2001 graduate of Harding University with a degree in nursing. She works part-time as she and her husband raise three sons near Nashville, Tennessee.

Women live in a jungle -- not of vines and trees but of relationships. Some of these relationships are beautiful and helpful. Others can be almost perilous, forcing one to search for sound footing. Poisonous words of gossip and jealousy can bite hard, making one forget the kindness and generosity that should naturally be found in a Christian. A way is needed to transform the treacherous relationships and establish healthy bonds with the women in one's circle -- friends, family members, coworkers and sisters in Christ. This 13 chapter book by Nancy Eichman is designed to help readers find a place of safety through a biblical look at how to overcome the petty jealousies, competition and gossip that keep women from Getting Along. Perfect for individual or class study.

God, Pass By Me: A Study of the Names of God. Women Opening the Word Series by Casandra Martin. An in-depth study of the Scripture designed for women seeking a disciplined daily Bible study emphasizing life application. Explores the power of God’s nature as we walk hand-in-hand with our Lord and learn to call Him by name.

A 13 chapter study for ladies that looks into God's Makeover Plan of taking us "before" and turning us into an "after" that is eternal. In a world where beauty is queen and everyone wants a quick fix, God's Makeover Plan discussed the important and eternal benefits of a spiritual makeover. Nancy Eichman uses biblical principles to teach that although Christian women should not ignore their appearances, they should recognize where real self-esteem and beauty come from, their Maker.

Immeasurably More Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,..." Ephesians 3:20a. Most of us settle for "good enough" lives. As long as there is a little more happiness than sorrow, pleasure than pain, blessing than burden, satisfaction than sacrifice, we consider ourselves ahead of the game. But God never meant for us to live "good enough" lives. He longs for you to live so abundantly, so fully, so deeply in Him that your life overflows with His Immeasurably More. Every day you get to pick your path, It’ll Do Lane or God’s Immeasurably More. The Book of Ephesians is your road map. It challenges you to set your sights higher, walk more confidently, pray more fervently, and kneel more humbly before a God whose greatest delight is to give you more of Himself than you could ever ask or imagine. Part of a series designed to give women a disciplined, daily Bible study.

Are you balanced or imbalanced? One out of four Americans is imbalanced. Think of your three closest friends. If they're okay, you're in trouble! The world has many solutions to our out-of-sync lives - pocket planners, closet organizers, books about time management, to-do lists - but ultimately none of them will work. We need to look beyond our overcrowded schedules and misplaced priorities to find the real solution - a life focused on Jesus. That's what KEEPING YOUR BALANCE, Nancy Eichman's 13-week Bible study, is all about. By understanding how our Lord lived a well rounded life - mentally, physically, spiritually and socially - we can find our equilibrium.

Living Stones Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. "You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house..." 1 Peter 2:5 God wants to work an amazing transformation in your life. Transformed to look like Jesus, God longs to fill our hearts with Living Stone faith. Faith that is solid, strong, and surrendered. The world offers us a less-messy, less-costly version of faith, Pet Rock faith. Living Stone faith or Pet Rock faith? That is the challenge and call of Peter’s message. Do we want living faith or easy faith? Do we want transformation or a top-coat? Do we want a faith that can move mountains or makes a pretty picture? Do we want a faith that looks like Jesus or looks at Jesus from a distance?

Our Father In Heaven Teach Us To Pray Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. This 13-week in-depth study is an invitation to sit at Jesus' feet and learn how to pray. Using the Lord's Prayer as a model and guide, enter the practical classroom of prayer and learn the lessons that God longs to teach you about coming into His presence and experiencing the privilege and power of prayer.

Focusing on several passages from Paul's letter to the Philippians, Christian Woman magazine editor Janie Craun outlines seven ingredients for having a satisfying life. The end result is spiritual nourishment for ourselves and those around us. In addition, the book contains several wonderful bread recipes that you will want to try.

For nearly 20 years, Seasoning Your Words has been helping women learn to get the best from the words they speak. This newly updated edition will continue to inform and challenge a new generation of readers! How tasteful are your words? "For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food" (Job 34:3). Words can be sweet or bitter; they can build up or they can tear down. God says, "Let you conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6). Nancy Eichman has searched the Scripture for God's wisdom on words. She has found that the Bible is filled with examples and advice about the kind of speech God desires. If you ever have trouble, controlling your tongue, saying something you shouldn't, or failing to say something you should, then this practical and easy-to-understand study is for you. Only the seasoning of God's wisdom can produce speech that is tasteful to all.

Set Free Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 Our hearts struggle against ancient chains. We know that we are meant to soar, fly free, and experience deep joy, but the reality of our lives often feels claustrophobic and stale. Walking through the Exodus reveals the captors that try to grab at our souls, and opens a pathway straight into the heart of God. He is passionate about you. He will fight battles, slay enemies, shake prison cells, and break chains in order to make us completely His own. Open your Bible, and experience the free indeed life He has in mind for you. Read through history, and discover that its words reveal your story. Commit yourself to living fully in the presence of God, and shake off the chains that hold you to this world. Fix your eyes on the cross, and learn what it truly means to be set free.

Long ago the apostle Paul wrote a thank you letter to the Philippian church. They had shown their love for Paul in a tangible way, helping to meet his physical needs. This visible expression of love stood out like "stars shining brightly in a dark universe." In this most encouraging letter, Paul also provides some very practical instruction on how all of our needs can be fulfilled in Christ. When we adopt the mind of Christ, true joy and peace will shine out of our lives.

Life is full of interruptions. How we handle those interruptions is a measure of our spiritual maturity. Struggle Seek Grow is a study of how 12 women in Scripture sought spiritual maturity. Are you struggling? Seek out the help of Hannah, Naomi, Hagar, Esther and others by way of God's Word and bloom into the spiritually mature woman God planed for you to be. 13 chapters.

Chocolate is more than a tingle for your taste buds. Sweet similarities between chocolate and biblical principles deliver zingers you won’t soon forget. What keeps you from being sweet? Are you transforming? Just as you appreciate chocolate, so you share your Christian influence; you follow the Creator's directions; and you savor sweetness. These lessons burst with scripture in a memorable way! Sweet Truths is more than a spoonful of sugar. Tasty remedies for any woman's stressed life. Dig in! Class study or self-improvement. Chapter questions and activities.

That You May Believe (Gospel of John) Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. Throughout the gospel of John, the drama and courtroom suspense intensifies as the apostle builds a case for the identity of the Savior. Listen to witnesses, hear testimony, examine the evidence and decide for yourself, is Jesus the Christ?

You were created for a love story. God designed your heart to be romanced. He made you to experience the full force of His love and desire for you. He longs to write His love story across the pages of your soul. The story of Ruth teaches us how to live in God’s love story. It is a tale of losing our way, coming home, and experiencing the romance God intends for us to live. In Ruth’s story, we find a mirror for our own hearts. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz help us come face-to-face with the seduction the world uses to lure us away from God’s love, and learn the Romance Principles that help us step into God’s love story. Ruth’s story is our story. It is meant to sweep us off our feet and into His arms. It is a journey that ends with happily ever after…when you choose to live in The Love Story.

Forgiveness is a two-way street. Sometimes you need to do the forgiving, and sometimes you need to be forgiven. Whichever side of the street you're on, the road to forgiveness can be a difficult journey. Preparation must be done, obstacles avoided, and delays overcome. You can get lost, get stuck, or just give up. But there is good news! The road to forgiveness been mapped out for you in the best guide available, the Bible. Through its pages, you can learn about God's ultimate plan in which Jesus made it possible for you to be forgiven through His grace. You can also learn how to extend forgiveness to others and to yourself.