Does God hear us? Does God speak? How can we connect with God when all seems to be lost? What is our role in listening? Through exploring both biblical characters and teaching, the ten studies in this
In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve--not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead o
What do you want?" "Do you see this woman?" "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" Jesus asks many questions of his followers in order to invite them deeper into the mysteries o
We all love a good story. But the parables of Jesus are even better than that. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard and toppling our easy assumptions. When the familiar takes an unexpected twist
Lydia shows us how to influence the people around us.Elizabeth's life challenges us to care for others.Women like Herodias and Sapphira warn us against turning away from God toward bitterness and dish
Do angels really have wings? Do they protect people from harm?Can people become angels after death?Misconceptions about angels abound--in books, in movies and on talk shows.In eight intriguing studies
Life among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating!The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. You may find yourself drawn into arguments over such thi
Who are your role models?The world desperately needs role models today--people who are fully human yet who exceed human expectations and point others toward God. David is such a role model. His strugg
It was a dark time for Israel. And Jeremiah was their last chance to turn things around.The ministry to which God called Jeremiah was difficult and painful: proclaim God's demanding love. Yet with thi
We spend much of our life waiting. For healing for ourselves or a friend. For a wayward daughter to return to God. For a new job. For marriage and children and grandchildren. Sometimes the waiting can
This eight-session LifeGuide Bible study explores not only the question "What must I do to be saved?" but also will help groups understand the meaning of the good news: that is, the incredibly broad s
We live only a small fraction of the lives God has for us. Our lives get smaller and smaller, circling around the minute-by-minute disappointments and demands of the present moment while God whispers
This nine-session LifeGuide Bible study covers some of the surprising and interesting questions Old Testament characters heard from God, such as when he asked "Where are you?" of Adam and Eve. As we c
You can be the match that ignites a great Bible discussion!You only need a few basic skills. This guidebook by Jack Kuhatschek and Cindy Bunch (both veteran discussion leaders and experienced Bible st
Many of us may have thought more about Paul's foundational theology than about how Paul learned more about Jesus and what it meant to obey him in the everyday tests of his faith. This ten-session stud
"How have you been?" a friend asks. "Busy," we say. Much of our busyness is necessary to our survival or to the wellbeing of others and ourselves. In the whirlwind of our lives, however, it may seem i
