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God Has Overcome the World

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 13

Tip 13: Confessing Your FaultsEveryone sins or does things wrong. The group should be a safe place to talk about areas that need improvement. Talking about sin brings it out ...

The 7 Fundamentals of Effective Discipline for Children

Today’s parents believe that for any behavior problem, there is a right method or technique that will solve it. Indeed, it’s important that you select your approach to a behavior ...

Get Some Sleep

So don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own — Matthew 6:34Easy to say. Not always easy to do, ...

Let Your Light Shine - Bible Study of the Week

Have you ever considering volunteering? The words, “Here I am, Send me!” from Isaiah 6:8 are the volunteers’ motto. Is this true for you? The book of Nehemiah just might ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 12

Tip 12: Group Check-In #2Just like a car needs a tune-up, your group needs a mid-course check-up.Biblical references: • 1 Corinthians 11:28—Examine yourself before coming to the communion table • ...

God's Strength in the Face of Temptation

All praise to You, Lord, for Your victory over sin and death . . . and for keeping us strong while we wait for Jesus’ triumphant return.It’s always a good ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 11

Tip 11: PrayerUse creativity and different techniques when you pray as a group in order to expand people’s understanding of what prayer can be and to deepen the connection with ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 10

Tip 10: Helping Others Take “Growth Risks”Definition: A growth risk is any action or statement, new or out of your comfort zone, that has a possibility of a negative outcome. ...

God's Grace is All We Need

God’s grace is not a gentle shower washing away the problem. It is a raging, roaring river whose current knocks you off your feet and carries you into the presence ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 9

Tip 9: Responding to Someone Who Is HurtingDefinition: Responding to someone who is hurting means allowing them to express and process their pain in the context of the group. Emotional ...

Three Bible Studies on Marriage

Looking for some great Bible studies on marriage to consider as a couple, or for your small group? Trying to get together with couples during the summer is often difficult ...

Connect with People: Heart Before the Head

I used to tell my staff, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” They would groan because they heard me say it so ...

5 Reasons Why We Chose Homeschooling

Choosing to homeschool your children is not a decision to take lightly. Homeschooling is hard work and requires parents who are ready and willing to take on the full burden ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 8

Tip 8: Helping and Supporting Each OtherDefinition: Helping and supporting each other is another level of the “being attentive” skill. It means providing practical help and support, including wisdom or ...

Did God Create Everything Out of Nothing?

Editor’s Note: It has been said that the Bible is so shallow that a beginner can grasp its truths, and at the same time so deep that the wisest of ...

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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.