God Loves Ugly


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Whenever Christa Black looked in the mirror, she was waging a war with herself. Her hatred of her face and body drove her, as a young woman, into frantic overachievement, addiction, and an eating disorder that landed her in rehab. A preacher's kid, she'd grown up imagining God as a "thou shalt not" tyrant. It was only when she miraculously discovered God's unconditional love for her--physical imperfections, moral failings, and all--that she finally began to accept herself. As she tells her story, Christa shares the tools she uses to combat the self-rejection that harms so many people's lives. In this raw testimony, Christa Black takes women on a step-by-step journey of faith and positive belief to reveal that if God loves ugly, then we can too.




Loveology Bible Study Guide


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In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we’ve been picking up the pieces. Loveology is a theology of love from God’s point of view. The five sessions start with God’s design for marriage and works backward, dealing with sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female. Pastor and writer John Mark Comer shares about what is right in male/female relationships—what God intended in the Garden. And about what is wrong—the fallout in a post-Eden world. The Loveology video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) is for anyone who wants to learn what the Scriptures have to say about sexuality and relationships and for people who want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, grace-and-truth answers. As you walk through this five-week study, you will come to better understand what God fully intended back in the garden. By comprehending the brilliance behind God’s original plan for love and marriage and sex and romance—if we can redefine that fuzzy, amorphous, confusing word “love” and look at it through the lens of Jesus—your marriages and relationships will be radically altered as a result. This study guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection questions, and between session personal applications to enhance your journey through the video study. Sessions include: Love Marriage Sex Romance Singleness Designed for use with Loveology Video Study 9780310688389 (sold separately).




The Love of God Study Guide


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A High-Level Love God demonstrated His great love for you by sending His one and only Son to the earth to die for your sins. Not only did Jesus' sacrifice bring forgiveness of your sins, but He also made a way for the Holy Spirit to live inside you. Because of God’s unfailing love, you can experience freedom and forgiveness in your own life! In this life-changing, five-part series The Love of God, Denise Renner reveals how God pulls back the curtain to express His love for you. She demonstrates: How God’s love is revealed How God’s love is displayed How God’s love is unfailing How God’s love is the great motivator How God’s love forgives and pursues You have the best seat in the house for this powerful revealing of God’s love for you. His love is the answer to everything you need in this life, and it never fails!




Jewelry: How Much Is Too Much?


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Almost everyone would agree that there's some point where enough jewelry is enough. Well, what is that point? In this book, Doug Batchelor challenges you to find out for yourself what God's Word says on this fascinating subject.




The Love Test Study Guide


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You Can Pass the ‘Love Test’ If you struggle walking in love with others in your life...if you are constantly perturbed with someone who rubs you the wrong way...or if you just want to walk in a higher level of love...get this series and devour every part of it! This series, The Love Test, is full of...




Living in God's Best Study Guide


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Whether you are teaching a Sunday school class, leading a small group, discipling an individual, or studying on your own, this study guide is designed for you! Each lesson consists of the Lesson text, Outline, Teacher's Guide, Discipleship Questions, Answer Key, and Scriptures. As a bonus, you can download PDFs of the Outlines, Discipleship Questions, and Scriptures for each lesson in this study guide.




The Greater One on the Inside Study Guide


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Experiencing the Power of the Fruit of the Spirit! Are you anxious or worried? Do you struggle with anger, sadness, or fear? The good news is you have access to the greatest power source available that will help you conquer any negative emotion or circumstance you may encounter! Denise Renner shares from her heart and the Word of God the incredible power that has been made available to you as a believer in Jesus Christ — the Holy Spirit. And His presence in you is made evident through the remarkable expression of the fruit of the Spirit. By learning to release these precious treasures, you will be equipped to overcome the enemy and flourish! In these five lessons, you will discover: There is a Lover inside you — Who is He? Peace is the guard over your heart. Your joy is loaded with power! The great-tasting fruit inside you: gentleness! How to yield to God's high-level love. The Greater One is inside you! And with His magnificent power working in your life, you can defeat every giant standing in your way and live an overcoming life in Christ Jesus.




Loving God with All Your Mind Growth and Study Guide


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More than 190,000 copies of Elizabeth George's Growth and Study Guides have been sold! Her newest one, based on her encouraging book Loving God with All Your Mind (more than 200,000 copies sold), provides insights and thoughtful questions to help women— focus on God and His principles for life turn daily struggles over to God apply God's truths to everyday life recognize and live God's purpose for their lives find peace in all circumstances Drawing on biblical wisdom, Elizabeth helps women sort through their emotions and find inner strength and peace by focusing on what is true and godly. For group or personal study.




When I Lay My Isaac Down Study Guide


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Carol Kent’s son is in prison for murder. In her book When I Lay My Isaac Down (ISBN 9781612914428), she shares eight transformational power principles she and her husband, Gene, learned about forgiveness and faith through their emotional and spiritual agony. In this workbook, you will see how their personal story can bolster your faith, renew your hope, and challenge you to new levels of spiritual renewal. Also available is a 2-DVD set appropriate for small group study.




Emotional Purity (Includes Study Questions)


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Have you ever given your heart to someone who didn't love you back? Do you feel like you've experienced heartache over and over again? If you are emotionally attached to someone, it's easy to cross the line and become emotionally intimate. Then if the relationship doesn't work out, you're left with scars on your heart. The church teaches us the importance of physical purity; but it teaches little about emotional purity. Christian singles often wear their hearts on their sleeves, which can lead to intense, emotionally intimate, male-female "friendships" with no commitment to pursuing marriage. People may have had several of these "friendships" and still consider themselves pure, but in reality they have given away pieces of their hearts that should be reserved for their future spouses. Emotional Purity will show you how to define and set boundaries in your relationships to avoid making the same mistakes. Learn how to guard your heart and keep it emotionally pure. Using fictional and real-life examples along with sound biblical advice, author Heather Arnel Paulsen outlines the pitfalls of undefined relationships and presents guidelines for living an emotionally pure life.