A. B. C.
where the heart is. “wherever I’m with you.” where the weeds grow faster than the grass, a tent is always pitched in the den, the faucet. will. not. stop. dripping. There’s always a leftover sock, you never have the right battery, the couch is upholstered with dog hair, someone drew you a picture on the dining room wall, shoes stick to the kitchen floor, the smoke alarm goes off every night at 3 a.m., cereal is ground into the brand new carpet, and the sink runneth over.
d.
all of the above.
{ Sorry, trick question. }
home is where life happens
It’s where a husband and a wife say, “I do” each day—“I do” to every crisis, to every mundane chore, and to all the moments of joy in between. It’s where children should feel safe and loved, discover that actions have consequences, and learn about a Heavenly Father who loves them more than they can ever imagine. Challenging? Sometimes. Hectic? Oh yeah. Worth it? Always. A Christian home is life’s greatest blessing. And even though the world’s definition of marriage and family changes almost daily, we believe God can use these Biblebased resources to guide your church members in building marriages, families, and homes that honor Him. Life is happening. Help them live it.
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From the authors of The New York Times #1 bestseller, The Love Dare
The Love Dare for Parents Bible Study Stephen and Alex Kendrick Busy moms and dads will find inspiration to learn and practice principles of love as they relate to their children—ages preschool to college—with this plan of action that helps them more fully cherish and enjoy all of their children during each season of their lives. Key issues related to loving and training up strong, godly children are addressed: Sacred Trust, Serious Responsibility, Special Masterpiece, Shared Path, Secure Boundaries, and Steadfast Commitment. (6 sessions)
Study Guide 005602392 $7.99
Since The Love Dare was first published in 2008, the number-one request received by the Kendrick brothers has been for a similar journey for parents to take with their children.
The Love Dare Bible Study Michael Catt, Alex Kendrick, and Stephen Kendrick
Also from The Love Dare family
Based on the movie FIREPROOF, this Bible study takes couples on a 40-day journey that helps husbands and wives protect their marriages. Small-group sessions are based on one or more movie clips and provide opportunities for participants to discuss real life in real marriage, explore and apply God’s Word, and start a risky but redemptive journey. (8 sessions)
Member Book 005186345 $6.95 Leader Kit 005179026 $49.95
FROM THE CREATORS OF FIREPROOF THE MOVIE, FACING THE GIANTS & FLYWHEEL
MICHAEL CATT ALEX KENDRICK STEPHEN KENDRICK
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Experiencing God at Home A Bible Study for Parents Michael Catt, Alex Kendrick, and Stephen Kendrick
Helps parents and churches work together to disciple their children after the biblical model. This study can be used at church by mature parents and leaders to bring parents together and allow them to encourage and support each other as they experience God at home. Involves a new generation with Experiencing God principles. (8 sessions, optional 9th session)
Member Book 005558726 $11.95
Experiencing God at Home
Kids Experiencing God at Home
Hardback 005539206 $18.99
Activity Book 005557461 $6.99 Leader Guide 005558320 $19.99
7 Steps to Knowing, Doing and Experiencing the Will of God for Teens Paperback 005539207 $12.99
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marriage
“Let the wife make the husband
glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.” — Martin Luther
The Art of Marriage Getting to the Heart of God’s Design Whether you’re just about to begin your marriage, or have been perfecting ®
your “art” for decades, this study will help you, with God’s grace, to create a masterpiece of a relationship. It’s not intended simply as a viewer’s guide;
getting to the heart of God’s design
it’s more about giving you a place to process life and capture thoughts while you learn more about marriage. You’ll want to continue to reference it long after the study is over. Leader Kit includes one host guide, two Member Books with small-group discussion questions, mini-projects for completion during group meetings, date-night suggestions, articles on improving marriage, and one DVD with six 25–30-minute video sessions. (6 sessions)
Member Book 005501955 $9.99 Leader Kit 005501954 $49.99
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resources A Biblical Marriage in a Broken World Building a Relationship that Will Go the Distance Danny Akin
In a secular culture that wants to unravel the threads of Christian values and family life, married couples can flourish. All it takes is doing a few things right. Husbands and wives of all ages will find help for fulfilling their role in building a healthy marriage, and married and single parents will find profound advice about raising their kids. This insightful, entertaining, and practical resource is ideal for marriage/family workshops, retreats, weekday studies, and individual counseling. Leader Kit includes video-driven Bible study, leader guide, Member Book, promotional material DVD, and CD. (6 sessions)
Member Book 005535022 $8.95 Leader Kit 005535021 $179.95
SM A L L - G ROU P S T U DY BA SE D O N T H E B E S T- SE L L I NG B O OK
The 5 Love Languages The Secret to Love That Lasts Gary Chapman
You shower her with compliments, when what she needs at the moment is help washing the dishes. She thinks she’s giving you the greatest gift ever, when what you’d really like is a date night. How does your spouse interpret love? Time-tested language lessons help you both identify your love language and discover ways to enrich your marriage by practicing the other languages. Member Book includes video session support, the five love languages personal profile, and leader helps. Leader Kit includes author’s messages on two DVDs, Member Book, CD-ROM with viewer guide PDFs, leader helps, the love language assessment tool, and the original book. (2 or 5-7 sessions)
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Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences Bill and Pam Farrel
Do you know the two words you should purge from your relationship? The six statements of Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences
forgiveness? How to use passwords to avoid arguments or hurt feelings? What’s romantic to men? To women? Let this Bible study show you how to appreciate the wonderful differences between husbands and wives. Leader Kit includes two DVDs, Member Book, and original book. (7 sessions)
Member Book 005035493 $12.95 Leader Kit 005035127 $149.95
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parenting
“Children are a
heritage from the Lord.” — Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
Raising Boys & Girls The Art of Understanding Their Differences Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan
Who said kids don’t come with a manual? Now moms and dads can unlock the differences between raising sons and daughters and find joy in parenting. Experienced children’s counselors introduce you to what’s really going on in the world of your kids—from preschoolers to teens— and offer specific tools to help you better communicate and connect with them. Leader Kit includes Member Book and two DVDs with videos for each session. (6 sessions)
Member Book 005371583 $9.95 Leader Kit 005324579 $79.95
The Family God Uses Becoming a Home of Influence Tom and Kim Blackaby
The world is trying to influence your children. So why not turn that around? Learn how to teach children their role in God’s kingdom and keep your family God–centered. Even more, you can use this study as a practical field manual for praying, growing, and serving together. Discover as a family where God is at work and join Him there! (7 sessions)
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resources 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son The Bible Study Vicki Courtney
This award-winning youth culture expert helps you pinpoint and prepare the discussions you need to have with your boys during their formative years. You’ll learn to teach your son: not to define manhood by today’s cultural standards, that what he doesn’t learn to conquer may become his master, that everybody’s not doing it, to dare to become a godly man, and more. Leader Kit includes Member Book and DVDs for six sessions (25-30 minutes). (6 sessions)
Member Book 005342724 $11.95 Leader Kit 005342723 $149.95
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your daughter THE BIBLE STUDY
5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter The Bible Study Vicki Courtney
Your daughter’s growing up. The world has a lot to say to her, and she’s starting to listen. Even if she doesn’t quite know it, she needs you more than ever. So it’s time for you to press in and tell her some things she might not know (or might have forgotten) about who she is in God’s eyes. Just five conversations, but they could be the basis for a whole new way of relating to your daughter. Leader Kit includes Member Book and DVDs for six sessions (25-30 minutes). (6 sessions)
Vicki Courtney Member Book 005191375 $11.95 Leader Kit 005125844 $149.95
The Parent Adventure Preparing Your Kid for a Life with God Rodney and Selma Wilson
Discover practical ways to create a home where children can learn about God through day-today life. Topics include how to build a home that looks for and celebrates the blessings of God, and how to let your child experience their own adventure with God. Leader Kit includes Member Book, two DVDs with author videos, and original book. (7 sessions)
Member Book 005181385 $9.95 Leader Kit 005126524 $69.95
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men’s
“A man ought to live so that everybody knows
he is a christian... and most of all, his family ought to know.” — Dwight L. Moody
Intimacy Understanding a Woman’s Heart Kenny Luck
Take a crash course on what it takes to make your relationship with your wife work. Topics include trust, acceptance, connection, headship, encouragement, friendship, thoughtfulness, and compassion. A discussion-based, DVD-driven study, it’s ideal for your men’s group or even men engaged to be married. (8 sessions)
Workbook 005469697 $8.95 Leader Kit 005469696 $19.95
LEADING A FAMILY
Family Leading a Family Kenny Luck
Being a good father and husband isn’t easy. In fact, for many men, it’s easier to build a solid career than solid relationships in the home. Most men know intuitively that there is a better way to do family life, but they just can’t seem to execute the personal change required to make it
FAMILY workbook
Being God’s man series GET HEALTHY
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kenny luck
happen. This discussion-based, DVD-driven study teaches you how to accept your calling and experience God’s blessing as the spiritual leader to your wife and children. (6 sessions)
Workbook 005469699 $8.95 Leader Kit 005469698 $19.95
resources Manhood Restored How the Gospel Makes Men Whole Eric Mason
Manhood will always be in crisis until Jesus returns. But in Christ, men can be restored to the undefiled image of God. We need more than quick, pragmatic conclusions to change the shape of how men are developed. We need a big God to point us in the direction of the gospel as the vision for renewal. This Bible study explores the current state of masculinity, Jesus as the prototype man, and how the gospel can recreate us into what God intended us to be. Leader Kit includes Study Guide, DVD with a promotional video and six 10- to 15-minute teaching sessions, leader helps, and the original book. (6 sessions)
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The Real Win Pursuing God’s Plan for Authentic Success Colt McCoy and Matt Carter
Taking a cue from hunting and fishing shows, two men—Colt McCoy, the record-setting Texas Longhorns quarterback now in the NFL, and Matt Carter, pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church—explore the essence and purpose of biblical manhood with the men and family who shaped them. Lessons focus on the individual characteristics of being a man, including: leadership, faithfulness/trust, idolatry, work, pursuing your wife, and leaving a legacy. Leader Kit includes 8- to 12-minute videos of Colt and Matt and other family members on hunting and fishing trips. This is a great resource for men who don’t usually attend Bible studies. (6 sessions)
Member Book 005558786 $11.95 Leader Kit 005558785 $69.95
All Pro Dad Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids Mark Merrill
Powerful storytelling, small-group principles and practices, and media combine to help men in the area where our culture most needs them: fatherhood. All fathers want to be all pro dads—they want to be their child’s hero—but sometimes they just don’t know how. As in football, a father must start with the basics of what he needs to know—makeup, master, mission, message, motive, method, model—before he executes. These seven
See page 12 for info on the All Pro Dad® Simulcast.
fundamentals will help every father expand his capacity to love and, in turn, lead in his most important job—being a dad. (8 sessions)
Member Book 005520635 $8.95 Leader Kit 005520634 $79.95
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