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“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” —Galatians 2:20a The shadow of the cross tells a powerful story—a story of sacrifice, suffering, redemption, and grace. It is a story that reveals deep love, demands uncompromising surrender, and opens the door into heaven itself. It is the story of a garden, a cross, an empty tomb, and a Savior who gave His all in order to make you His own. The shadow of the cross has the power to rewrite your own story. His blood can erase the doubts, mend the broken places, cleanse the stains, and make you new. The death of Jesus is the key to walking in new life with God. His resurrection holds the power to transform you and fill today with abundance and blessing. Choose to walk in the shadow of the cross. Hear His words. See the nails. Weep His tears. Experience His love. You will never be the same.

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.

ASK - Crowned: Adorned with Kingdom Blessings Ask, Seek, Knock Series The third title released in the ASK series of study books for women. Christ set before mankind a crown of splendor for us to wear when he presented us with the beatitudes. Spelled out in Matthew 5, the beatitudes are blessings for all Christians. Though sometimes the principles of the beatitudes seem abstract, we have a model of them in the person of Abigail. She lived them out. We can witness them in action and under pressure through the biblical record of the events that occurred in the ravine in Carmel one historic day. Jesus wore love like a crown, and to wear the crown of Christ is to behave like Abigail. In the account of 1 Samuel 25, she bowed low before her king. When we do, we place ourselves in the proper position before our Lord and King... to be crowned. In this addition to the ASK Series, Debbra Stephens shows us how to add the jewels of the beatitudes to our lives so that we, too, may be crowned in divine glory. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Wearing Your Crown Chapter 2: A Word to the Wise Chapter 3: What Crowns Are Made Of Chapter 4: The Jewel of Mercy Chapter 5: Longing for Righteousness Chapter 6: The Making of Peace Chapter 7: Royally Minded Chapter 8: A Royal Diadem About the Author Debbra Stephens is a working mother-of-two in Marietta, Georgia. She is a dedicated student of the Word and loves to share her insights through teaching and writing. She actively serves on the Women's Ministry Team at Burnt Hickory Church of Christ and blogs at debbrastephens.com.

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.

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?

Losing It! God's Plan for the Crazies (Study Guide) Don't we all have people and situations that make us pull our hair out? Whether it is our children, spouse, thoughts or self-image, these things are covered by God's Word. Join us through this 8-lesson series that takes a look at several of life's circumstances and choose for yourself what is the best way to handle the CRAZIES! This helpful study guide is the companion to the Losing It! DVD. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Selfie Chapter 2: My Husband Is Driving Me Nuts! Chapter 3: My Family Is Driving Me Nuts! Chapter 4: My Communication Is Driving Me Nuts! Chapter 5: My Kids Are Making Me Crazy! Chapter 6: The Church. Yes, Them, Too! Chapter 7: You Are What You Think (Part 1) Chapter 8: You Are What You Think (Part 2) Goal Sheet About the Authors Kelli Hughett is a Colorado native who loves homeschooling her kids, working with the church, spending time with her family, and enjoying all Colorado has to offer. She holds a degree in Women's Ministry from Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. In addition to teaching for Oil in My Lamp Ministries, Kelli is also a published fiction author. Jennifer Willenbrecht was born and raised in Alabama and currently makes her home in Northern Colorado. She enjoys cooking good ole' Southern recipes for her husband and three daughters. When not preparing for a Bible study, Jennifer designs websites and book covers.

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.

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.

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.

The Shadow of the Cross (Revised) Women Opening the Word Series Series by Casandra Martin. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:20a. The shadow of the cross tells a powerful story, a story of sacrifice, suffering, redemption, and grace. It is a story that reveals deep love, demands uncompromising surrender, and opens the door into heaven itself. It is the story of a garden, a cross, an empty tomb, and a Savior who gave His all in order to make you His own. The shadow of the cross has the power to rewrite your own story. His blood can erase the doubts, mend the broken places, cleanse the stains, and make you new. The death of Jesus is the key to walking in new life with God. His resurrection holds the power to transform you and fill today with abundance and blessing. Choose to walk in the shadow of the cross. Hear His words. See the nails. Weep His tears. Experience His love. You will never be the same.

How do you feel about old time religion? Celine Sparks resurrects memorable traditions of the past and examines possible keepsakes by the light of truth. What do we want to bring back—the fried chicken, or the hospitality? Do we really want creek baptizing—or the urgency of baptism? Even family traditions do not escape query: whatever happened to being taken out for a whippin’? Celine observes, Whatever happened to fried chicken? I'm not sure, but the piece I miss most is the backbone. In some areas, we've compromised until all we have left is the wishbone. We wish somehow we could restore the fervor without repeating the failures. Why not ignite your ladies' class by dishing out discussion sure to drive diligent students straight to the Scriptures? Whatever happened to that?