A MINISTRY FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN
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RESOURCEGuidelines Resource Lending Library Policies and Procedures Please read the following Bible study resource lending library policies and procedures, as you are expected to adhere to these guidelines. Checking out a resource from our library confirms that you have read and will comply with these procedures. 1. Unless you have permission from the SBCV office, only keep the resource long enough to finish the study. For example, keep an 11-week study no more than four (4) months. Keep a 7-week study no more than three (3) months. This includes time for facilitator review, promotion and sign up, and a “cushion” should the group miss convening for whatever reason(s). 2. Do not give the resource to anyone, including members who may have missed sessions. We maintain a waiting list and try to meet the needs of others as quickly as possible. If you or someone needs to review a missed DVD, try doing so at www. lifeway.com/women. 3. If you lose or damage the resource, the cost will be billed to you as follows: • If a single DVD or VHS tape is lost or damaged, we are usually able to purchase individual replacements instead of purchasing an entire kit; however, if a single DVD or VHS is not available, you will be responsible for replacing the kit in its entirety. The cost of the replacement will be billed to you. (Note: VHS replacement may be limited due to DVDs replacing VHS-tape studies.) • If the entire kit is lost or damaged, you will be expected to replace it or you will be billed the entire replacement fee. 4. Check the resource before you return it to us. Make sure the kit is there in its entirety and that the videos are correct and in order. 5. We ship resources via UPS for insurance purposes. Please return the resource via UPS and keep the UPS tracking number on your copy of the UPS invoice or in another safe place. If the resource is lost during shipping, you can supply this to us if/ when we contact you. 6. Return the resource on time, as there may be another church waiting for it. We will email or call you if the resource is late.
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RESOURCEList These resources are available for loan to SBC of Virginia churches. You may reserve any of the items within by clicking on the reserve link at the bottom of the item’s description.
A Women After God’s Own Heart
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed
by Elizabeth George (10 sessions)
by Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer (6 sessions)
DVD kit with ten 30-minute lessons, 3-minute promo spot, and 15-minute preview CD kit of ten 30-minute lessons, promo spot and preview 120-page A Woman After God’s Own Heart workbook and bookmark Leader guide for planning and leading the study Promotion kit with 4-color posters, plus cameraready art and promotional copy ready to download Beautiful full-color album.
A Women’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David is based on the teaching sessions of the Deeper Still conference, featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. These three women explored their lives and the life of David in this six-session women’s Bible study. Taped at the 2007 Deeper Still women’s event, the messages presented by these beloved authors are divided into three segments, two lessons from each author. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (sessions one and two by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (sessions three and four by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (sessions five and six by Kay Arthur). You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them.
by Beth Moore (10 sessions)
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Explore the fascinating account of the building of the Old Testament tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God’s eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus Christ, and its variety of meanings for your walk with God today. Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God’s persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Through the tabernacle, God initiated a deeper relationship with His chosen people by bringing reconciliation and revealing His glory. And certainly, no Old Testament event so richly prefigures the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ. In this 10-week in-depth Bible study, you will be challenged to prepare your heart, like the holy of holies, to become a home for His love and glory—a dwelling place for the Most High God.
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Believing God by Beth Moore (10 sessions) Based on Isaiah 43:10, Beth explores what it means not only “to believe in God” but “to believe Him.” The bride of Jesus Christ in our generation is nearly paralyzed by unbelief. God is calling His bride to a fresh and lavish anointing of faith. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/believing+god
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Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John by Beth Moore (10 sessions) A note from Beth Moore: “Every disciple and early follower of Christ left a legacy for future believers. John’s legacy was love. Perhaps like no other disciple, John understood that relationship is the point. Every command of Christ and call to obedience is to enhance relationship and place the recipient in a posture the Giver can bless. This study is about finding our way to the heart of Jesus and reclining so closely that our pulse begins to throb in tandem, loving what He loves and hating what He hates.” Explore with Beth the life of the Apostle John who must have thought that he had seen everything. Having been with Jesus all the years of His ministry, John witnessed more miracles than he could count, saw more displays of power than he could comprehend, and experienced more love than he could fathom. John was there when Jesus turned the water to wine, offered Living Water to the woman at the well, yielded to His Father’s will in the garden of Gethsemane, and gave His life on a Roman cross. And one unforgettable morning, young John outran Peter to his Savior’s empty tomb. Yet God had more in store for the “Son of Thunder.” As the other disciples were martyred one by one, John remained to write his sublime Gospel proclaiming Jesus’ identity as the eternal Word of God. In his three letters, John left a legacy of divine love to ignite the passion of future believers. And while exiled on Patmos, John recorded His risen Lord’s glorious revelation of victory and hope. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/beloved+disciple Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/beloved_disciple
Bible Studies by Demand for Women (Vol. 1) by bestselling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Angela Thomas, Jennifer Rothschild, and Anne Graham Lotz. (6 individual, stand-alone Bible studies) Bible Studies by Demand for Women (Vol. 1) are DVDbased, stand-alone Bible studies for women that feature a variety of best-selling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore,
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Priscilla Shirer, Angela Thomas, Jennifer Rothschild, and Anne Graham Lotz. When leaders are in a bind and must find a teacher on short notice, this resource serves as a great fill-in study instead of canceling your class. Volume 1 Sessions: • Living Beyond Yourself, by Beth Moore • Walking by Faith, by Jennifer Rothschild • The Vision of His Glory, by Anne Graham Lotz • Living Your Life as a Beautiful Offering, by Angela Thomas • Breaking Free, by Beth Moore • He Speaks, by Priscilla Shirer For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/bible+studies+by+demand Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/bible_studies_by_demand_for_women_vol_1
Bible Studies by Demand for Women (Vol. 2) by bestselling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore, Mary Kassian, Tianne Moon, Jennifer Rothschild, and Lisa Whelchel. (6 individual, stand-alone Bible studies) Bible Studies by Demand for Women (Vol. 2) are DVDbased, stand-alone studies that feature a variety of best-selling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore, Mary Kassian, Tianne Moon, Jennifer Rothschild, and Lisa Whelchel. When leaders are in a bind and must find a teacher on short notice, this resource serves as a great fill-in study Instead of canceling your class, select one of these six titles that best fits the needs and interests of your women’s Bible study. Volume 2 Sessions: • Believing God, by Beth Moore • Fingerprints of God, by Jennifer Rothschild • Conversation Peace, by Mary Kassian • Enjoy: A Thirst-Quenching Look at Philippians, by Tianne Moon • Jesus the One and Only, by Beth Moore • Creative Correction, by Lisa Whelchel For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/bible+studies+by+demand Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/bible_studies_by_demand_for_women_vol_2
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Bible Studies by Demand for Women (Vol. 3) by bestselling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Vicki Courtney, Jennifer Rothschild, and Kay Arthur. (6 individual, stand-alone Bible studies) These DVD-based, stand-alone studies feature a variety of best-selling Bible teachers such as Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Vicki Courtney, Jennifer Rothschild, and Kay Arthur. Volume 3 Sessions: • Esther, by Beth Moore • A Woman’s Heart, by Beth Moore • One in a Million, by Priscilla Shirer • Me, Myself & Lies, by Jennifer Rothschild • Covenant, by Kay Arthur • Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, by Vicki Courtney For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/bible+studies+by+demand Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/bible_studies_by_demand_for_women_vol_3
Brave by Angela Thomas (7 sessions) Brave: Honest Questions Women Ask Leader Kit by Angela Thomas is based on her trade book, “Do You Know Who I Am?” and Other Brave Questions Women Ask. This Bible study for women looks at the heart of what women are thinking and feeling. Angela speaks to participants about deep feelings that all women have at one time or another. She looks boldly at some of the fears and struggles of being a woman, and she helps us see how we can be brave in the face of those challenges. It takes a brave woman to ask these questions and dig into these topics alongside other believers. We’ve all got insecurities, flaws, and struggles that we’re afraid to address. But if we can be brave enough to raise the questions, God will answer us. You’ve got questions. God’s got answers. Be brave. Ask. • Why can’t I get it together? • Am I as invisible as I feel? • What am I so afraid of? Unlike many current Bible studies in the marketplace, this study does not necessarily build on the next from week to week. Therefore, the leader may choose the topic that most
relates to the group at that particular time. This approach lends itself to a great fill-in Bible study in women’s Sunday School classes and small group gatherings. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/brave Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/brave
Breaking Free by Beth Moore (10 sessions) Beth leads study participants through the Scriptures to discover the transforming power of freedom in Jesus Christ. Themes for this study come from Isaiah, a book about the captivity of God’s children, the faithfulness of God, and the road to freedom. This in-depth women’s Bible study draws parallels between the captive Israelites of the Old Testament and New Testament believers in Jesus as the promised Messiah. Beth looks at the Book of Isaiah through the lives of the kings who ruled during the prophet’s ministry. These kings exemplify many of the obstacles to freedom with which we must deal. Using Scripture to help identify spiritual strongholds in your life, no matter how big or small, Beth explains that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage. Join Beth Moore on a Bible journey unlike any other. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. Breaking Free is Beth’s life message that she wants to share with you. Taped live at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, this study includes testimonies of how women like you have found freedom and have been delivered from personal captivity. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/breaking+free Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/breaking_free
Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) Can We Talk by Priscilla Shirer helps a leader facilitate this women’s Bible study experience that delivers familiar spiritual disciplines through a fresh, new method of teaching. The member book includes an introduction, followed by six weeks of study, five days a week. As women respond to a variety of biblical passages, prompted by thought-provoking questions,
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they’ll develop a Christ-focused view on important issues and experience a closer walk with their Creator. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/can+we+talk Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/CanWeTalk-ConversationsWithGod
Chase: Chasing After the Heart of God by Jennie Allen (9 sessions) Chase is a women’s Bible study. Although God is invisible, He is the only thing we can chase that won’t leave us feeling empty. God has carved out a space in each of us that only He can fill. So whether you are running from God or running yourself ragged trying to please Him, David’s journey will challenge your view of God. Chase explores the events that defined David’s life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Through David’s example, we’ll discover what God really wants from us. The lessons in this study are simple, yet deep and very interactive, offering Bible study, stories, and projects to dig into Scripture and deeply engage the minds and hearts of participants. For more information: lifeway.com/keyword/chase
Children of the Day: 1&2 Thessalonians by Beth Moore (8 sessions) Join Beth Moore and walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This study sheds light on the relationships shared by those who comprise the church. As you and Beth lead, your group will gain assurance their circumstances and conditions are not coincidental. God’s timing is impeccable! Whether they’re facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, they will receive encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. “You are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.” 1 Thess. 5:5 For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/childrn+of+the+day Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/children_of_the_day_1_2_thessalonians
Conversation Peace: The Power of Transformed Speech by Mary Kassian (7 sessions) Mary masterfully presents seven biblical principles to help women revolutionize their speech habits and positively avoid sharing gossip, throwing negative barbs, or snapping sarcastic replies throughout everyday life. Discover how you can improve your relationships by allowing God’s Word to transform your heart. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/conversation+peace Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/Conversation-Transformed
Covenant: God’s Enduring Promises by Kay Arthur (8 sessions) Covenant: God’s Enduring Promises explores God’s initiatives with humanity by studying His covenants throughout history. Kay shows that the idea of covenant—God’s enduring promise—is key to understanding our relationship to God. Kay will guide you in exploring the benefits and responsibilities of covenant as well as the character of the Covenant Initiator. Learn about the remarkable ways the old covenant points to the promises of the new covenant. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Covenant%3A+God%3Fs+Enduring+Promises Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/covenant_gods_enduring_promises
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel (6 sessions) Creative Correction addresses a wide range of discipline issues and provides practical, biblical, (and at times, humorous) approaches! Lisa uses hundreds of examples from her own experiences, and those of parents across the nation, in dealing with everyday discipline issues such as lying, laziness, tattling, selfishness, and disobedience. This group study is chockfull of refreshing, innovative ideas to help parents win the discipline battle by offering effective tools that can produce long-term results. Lisa’s own parenting experiences, combined with insight and ideas from other parents, help teach moral values such as responsibility, self-control, and kindness. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/creative+correction Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/creative_correction
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Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore (12 sessions) Join Beth in a faith-building study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society. The prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. Today, believers in Jesus Christ face many of the same trials. This Old Testament Bible study falls in two parts and can be used as one 12-session study or two separate 6-session studies. The first portion, from Daniel chapters 1-6, deals with Daniel’s life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations Christians encounter today. Daniel models how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world. The second portion, chapters 7-12, explores thrilling prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Jesus Christ. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/daniel Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/daniel_lives_of_integrity_words_of_prophecy
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Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God’s voice from the voice of strangers. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/discerning+the+voice+of+god Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/discerning_the_voice_of_god
Do You Think I’m Beautiful by Angela Thomas (7 sessions)
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Based on the popular trade book with the same title it seeks to bridge the gap between the life a woman longs for and the life she actually has. The video-based study combines practical Bible teaching and real-world advice. Through her warm and intimate style of teaching, Thomas touches readers with personal stories that will resonate in their own lives and draw them closer to their loving Father.
David: Seeking a Heart Like His
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Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore (Espanol Version)
by Beth Moore (11 sessions) God will never give up on you. Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true in this updated edition of the best selling A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. In this examination of the “man after God’s own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you! First released in 1996, this updated Bible study features all new video sessions and updated member book content to speak to today’s women. While other Bible studies about King David exist in the market place, no other women’s author teaches the Bible “the Beth Moore way.” Regardless of the topic, you will not want to miss this updated study about
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Enjoy: A Look at Philippians by Tianne Moon (7 sessions) For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/enjoy Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/enjoy_a_look_at_philippians
Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore (9 sessions) Join Beth in a very personal examination of the Old Testament story of Esther as she peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story is to our lives today. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed
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overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther’s day, it’s tough today. This portion of God’s Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/esther Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/esther_its_tough_being_a_woman
Ever After: Life Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos by Vicki Courtney (6 sessions) Most women grow up on a steady diet of fairy tales and chick flicks that drive our dreams and leave us with a sugarcoated version of reality. The truth is, marriage and motherhood are hard. And no matter how much we give or how hard we try, we may never feel like it’s enough. The Ever After Bible study addresses the difficulties and blessings of marriage and motherhood. Poignant, funny, and even cathartic, Vicki shares mistakes made, lessons learned, and memories to keep. Most of all, she reflects the hope that Christ meets us wherever we are in the journey and that He alone is the answer to the happily ever after for which we long. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/ever+after Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/EverAfter-LessonsLearned
Every Life is Beautiful: October Baby Bible Study by Allen Nilic, Erwin Andrew and Erwin Jon (4 sessions) Dig deep into the power of secrets, forgiveness, who you are in Jesus Christ, and restoration through movie scenes, homework, and group discussion questions. This uplifting film paired with this heart-hitting Bible study may change the way you look at the world, your loved ones, and life. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/every+life+is+beautiful Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/esther_its_tough_being_a_woman
Every Life is Beautiful: October Baby Bible Study—Student Edition (4 sessions) This study takes participants through a journey of overarching themes from the movie OCTOBER BABY. Through movie scenes, Bible study, and group discussion questions, students will dig deep into the power of secrets, forgiveness, who they are in Jesus Christ, and restoration. This uplifting film paired with this heart-hitting study will change the way teens look at the world, their families, and life. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/every+life+is+beautiful Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/EveryLifeBeautiful
Faithful, Abundant, True: Three Lives Going Deeper Still by Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) Join Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer in a women’s Bible study recorded live at the Orlando Deeper Still conference. • Kay Arthur teaches from basically, the entire book of Hebrews! Hebrews is both an example of God’s faithfulness and a challenge to believers to be faithful in difficult times. • Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21 on God’s abundance. A fundamental basis for every believer is the absolute reality that God can do whatever He chooses to do. God’s ability empowers our faithfulness. • Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment. In these difficult days it is absolutely essential that we learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what is false. While these three women each speak on the distinctive topic the Holy Spirit had lead them to teach, the messages result in a marvelous blend. Kay challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Priscilla points to the essential of trust in God’s ability, and Beth teaches on how to discern truth from error in these difficult days. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/faithful+abundant+true Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/FAT-DeeperStill
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The Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury (6 sessions) This kit contains everything you need to explore the lives of Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James, and Mary. Through Scripture and storytelling, Karen Kingsbury uniquely brings Jesus' family alive. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to grow up in Jesus' home? In His community? What were His siblings and family members like? What traditions did the family observe? Everyone has a story including the family of Jesus. Families are important. There are parents, siblings, and extended family members who influence us, support us, and help us in good and bad times. For many, family is the setting where we first learn about God. Our families influence us in positive and negative ways, and the family of Jesus was no different. If Jesus was not influenced by them, they were definitely impacted by Him. The family of Jesus played an important role in God's story. Each person had his or her own story, but that story ultimately pointed others to Jesus. This Bible study takes a look at the lives of Joseph, the protective step-father; Zechariah, the knowing uncle; John the Baptist, the chosen cousin; Elizabeth, the faithful aunt; James, the doubting brother; and Mary, the loving mother. Through Scripture and storytelling this study digs deeper into the lives, the customs, the emotions, and the challenges of being a part of the family of Jesus during His crucial time on earth as God's Son. Each person has a strength and a struggle, all of which is culturally relevant to our lives today. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/FamilyOfJesus
Fingerprints of God by Jennifer Rothschild (7 sessions) This interactive Bible study for women exposes the wonder of God’s touch upon our lives. Participants will discover that when they experience God’s touch, they will recognize six things: honor, intimacy, shelter, guidance, redemption, and refinement. And just like clay in the skilled hands of a potter, God’s touch molds us and shapes us from glory to glory. Encouraging, practical, engaging, and challenging, this study communicates Jennifer’s personal experience in receiving and giving the touch of God. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/fingerprints+of+god Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/fingerprints_of_god
Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney (5 sessions) 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. It’s time for you to press in, to 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. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/ConversationsWithDaughter Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/5conversationsWithDaughter
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (5-7 sessions) Through fun-filled presentations before a live audience, Gary Chapman helps you identify your personal love language. He also helps you understand the love language of your spouse. Then he provides practical suggestions for enriching your marriage by practicing the other love languages. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/five+love+languages Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/the_five_love_languages
The Five Love Languages for Children (VHS) by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell Kids desperately need to know how much you love them, but if you don’t know The Five Love Languages of Children, you might as well be speaking gibberish. According to authors Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, every child (like every adult) expresses and receives love best through one of five communication styles: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. With the help of The Five Love Languages of Children, parents can discover their child’s primary language and learn what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in their child’s emotions and behavior. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/five+love+languages+for+children Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/five_love_languages_for_children_vhs
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For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men by Shaunti Feldhahn (7 sessions) Shaunti challenges women to put their men center stage and to shine a spotlight on their innermost thoughts and feelings. Participants in this study will turn the searchlight of Scripture onto their hearts as they embark on this enlightening journey. Full of eye-opening revelations you need to not only understand the man in your life, but to support and love him in the way he needs to be loved. Beneath a man’s rugged exterior is an even more rugged, unmapped terrain. What bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn’s research reveals about the inner lives of men will open women’s eyes to what the men in their life—boyfriends, brothers, husbands, and sons— are really thinking and feeling. Men want to be understood, but they’re afraid to “freak out” the women they love by confessing what is happening inside their heads. For Women Only will guide women in how to provide the loving support that modern men want and need. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/for+women+only Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/InnerLivesofMen
Gideon: Your Weakness God’s Strength by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness—even through their weakness. And because God’s people include you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us—our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel’s hero, filled with God’s presence and His passion for deliverance. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape
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your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength. For more information: lifeway.com/keyword/gideon
God’s Story by Anne Graham Lotz (5 sessions) The Book of Genesis is something of a closed door for many people. Although the stories of creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, and the tower of Babel are fairly familiar, there seems to be a great lack of understanding about what meaning these stories have for our lives today. Anne will guide you through not only the main events of God’s story that are obvious to even the most casual person but also into places inhabited by God Himself. And in finding God, in coming to know Him as He describes Himself in His own words, you will find more than a Deity who created the universe. As you come face to face with the Creator of the universe, you will find the meaning of life for which you have been searching. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/gods+story+your+story+kit Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/FindingMeaning-KnowingGod
Hebrews: The Nearness of Jesus by Lisa Harper (7 sessions) The Book of Hebrews is a rich, dense section of Scripture that can intimidate the most scholarly biblical student. But Lisa Harper makes digging into Hebrews fun and doable, as only she can, without losing an ounce of depth. Hebrews was a sermon for a specific people and culture in the midst of martyrdom and persecution, but is also so relevant for us today, reminding us to continue walking toward Jesus regardless of our culture or our circumstances. Join Lisa as she journeys through this bridge between the Old and New Testaments to get to the heart of the matter: Jesus is our accessible King. He is not a faraway God, but an up-close Redeemer who draws near to us. Hebrews helps women make the connection between God the Father and God the Son and reminds us that Jesus is supreme, but He is also compassionate, empathetic, and loving to no end. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/hebrews Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/hebrews_the_nearness_of_jesus
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He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear from God by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) A common question of many Christians is, “How can I know when God is speaking to me?” Priscilla uses the account of God speaking to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3 to show how God speaks to Christians and how we can discern His voice and position ourselves to respond. In this exciting adventure, participants will discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s response, and how He speaks to believers today; they will be encouraged to listen and respond to God’s voice; and by listening to God’s voice and obeying Him, women will experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/he+speaks+to+me Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/he_speaks_to_me_preparing_to_hear_from_god
Here & Now…There & Then: A Lecture Series on Revelation by Beth Moore (11 sessions) Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore is a lecture series on the Book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal. Each of the 11 sessions is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Here+%26+Now…+There+%26+Then Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/HereNow-ThereThen-Revelation
His Girl: A Bible Study for Teens by Vicki Courtney (8 sessions) His Girl: A Bible Study for Teens - DVD pack is based on Vicki Courtney’s book, Your Girl: Raising a Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World. This study equips teen girls for the marvelous and mind-boggling journey through adolescence and beyond. It challenges and encourages them to be godly women in today’s anything-but-godly world by tackling issues such as: • Conformity • True self-worth • Sexual purity • Modesty
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Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of Faith by Jen Hatmaker (5 sessions) The American Dream and Christianity aren’t the same thing! God is in the business of interrupting what we think our lives are about. Jen Hatmaker argues that we have missed the point, confusing Christianity with the American Dream and manipulating Scripture to say what we want it to say. Interrupted is about freedom from consumer-driven Christianity and getting back to the true faith, real life, real justice, real religion. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/interrupted Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/Interrupted-RelearningFaith
James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore (7 sessions) James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, singlemindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer. Beth is introducing a five-tiered study approach that she has never done before. • Level 1: Watch the video sessions only. • Level 2: Watch the video sessions and do the homework each week. • Level 3: Watch the video sessions, do the homework each week, and, as you study, write out the entire Book of James. • Level 4: Watch the video sessions, do the homework each week, write out the Book of James, and complete the “What could I do to go deeper?” section each week. This section was written in collaboration with Beth’s daughter Melissa. • Level 5: Watch the video sessions, do the homework
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each week, write out the Book of James, complete the “What could I do to go deeper?” section each week, and memorize the entire Book of James. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/james+mercy+triumphs Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/james_mercy_triumphs
Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore (10 sessions) Come along with Beth Moore on a life-changing journey which will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Get to know Jesus intimately—as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry. This in-depth Bible study includes weekly personal assignments and 11 video sessions taped on location in Jerusalem and throughout Israel. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Jesus+the+One+and+Only
Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore (10 sessions) Join Beth in a study of the fruit of the Holy Spirit as presented in the Book of Galatians. Beth walks participants through each trait listed in the fruit and encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life. Through this study, participants will look at the supernatural aspects of the fruit and that you cannot grow, learn, or produce the fruit on your own. Beth challenges you to develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/living+beyond+yourself Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/living_beyond_yourself
Living Your Life as a Beautiful Offering by Angela Thomas (7 sessions)
What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! In this Bible study, Priscilla redefines interruption and shows that interruption is actually God’s invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city.
Angela encourages women to rekindle their hearts by returning their lives to God. How can an imperfect life with blemishes and scars reflect back to God a true gratefulness for His love? Jesus knows you are not perfect, but He also knows that you are made perfect in Him, if only you will come and surrender to Him daily. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us His compassionate instruction for everyday living and then wraps His teaching with the promise of His blessing. “Jesus wants us to learn to live in a way that reflects the kingdom of God to the world, to live as a woman with a kingdom heart,” writes Angela. “I truly want to be that woman. And Jesus says that when you are, it’s beautiful and blessed.”
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Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions)
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Lies Women Believe by Nancy Lee DeMoss (10 sessions) In Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes areas of deception common to many Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She deals honestly with women’s delusions and illusions and then gently leads them to the truth of God’s Word that leads to true freedom. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/lies+women+believe Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/lies_women_believe
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Lord, Teach Me to Pray by Kay Arthur (5 sessions) Learn what the Lord’s Prayer teaches us about effective prayer and how to put into practice its timeless principles. Kay will equip you to be used in God’s Kingdom. Her authority comes from God’s Word; her compassion stems from a life touched by deep tragedy as well as great triumph. Getting to know her heart for God will be one of the joys of this study.
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What you learn will be yours to practice for a lifetime, just as Jesus intended when He taught His disciples how to pray.
Malachi: A Love that Never Lets Go
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Lisa Harper’s first video Bible study with LifeWay focuses on God’s mercy. On our worst day, God doesn’t walk away from us. And His love for us is not determined by our performance. No matter how many times we mess up, God loves (and never leaves) broken people. “I the LORD do not change” Malachi 3:6
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Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George (6 sessions) Elizabeth teaches that loving God involves acting on that love. In six 25-minute sessions, she focuses on six key Scripture passages, helping viewers understand how to handle their emotions by focusing on what is true about God and about life; grasp His purpose for life and move toward it; trust Him in all things; and find inner peace in every circumstance. Each concept is reinforced in the companion workbook, which will help women integrate the teaching on the DVD into their minds and hearts. As their thinking changes, their lives will too! For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/loving+god+with+all+your+mind Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/loving_god_with_all_your_mind
Loving Well: Retreat in a Box by Beth Moore (4 sessions) Loving Well Retreat in a Box by Beth Moore features four heart-to-heart messages designed to help women embrace the biblical mandate to love and to develop skills for loving others. Great for a weekend retreat or anytime you need a four-session women’s Bible study. These DVD-based messages include bonus footage featuring fun, laugh-out-loud retreat ideas for skits and games from Beth and Living Proof Live worship leader Travis Cottrell. Taped at a Living Proof Live event, Beth discusses how some people are a joy to love, some are difficult to love, and how we all deal with some people who are humanly impossible to love. In all of those relationships, one truth endures: we will never be able to love others well until we have been loved well. And only God can ultimately give us the complete love we so desperately need. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/loving+well Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/loving_well_retreat_in_a_box
by Lisa Harper (8 sessions)
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Me, Myself & Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover by Jennifer Rothschild (7 sessions) This video-driven Bible study encourages women to clean out the junk in their minds and replace hidden negative thoughts with positive truths from God’s Word. Words are powerful. Especially the words women speak to themselves. All too often, what they say to themselves when they lie in bed at night or look in the mirror in the morning is not even close to the words God wants them to speak to their souls. According to Rothschild, what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Me%2C+Myself+%26+Lies Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/me_myself_lies_a_thought_closet_makeover
Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti by Bill and Pam Farrel (7 sessions) Bill and Pam Farrel explain why a man is like a waffle (each element of his life is in a separate box), why a woman is like a plate of spaghetti (everything in her life touches everything else), and how the differences can work for you. Men and women know they are different, but what can they do about the differences? Engaging and witty, this seven-week small group curriculum teaches: • Six statements of forgiveness • How to use “passwords” to avoid impending arguments or hurt feelings
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Mom to Mom: Heart Talk by Linda Anderson (12 sessions)
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Mom to Mom: Heart Talk on What Really Matters - leader pack by Linda Anderson is the first title in the Mom to Mom Ministry curriculum, a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationship with their husbands and children. Through small group interaction led by “Titus 2” leaders, growth occurs not only in our parenting skills but also in our wholeness as women intellectually, relationally, and spiritually. Mom to Mom is for any mother who may feel isolated, intimidated by information overload, or insignificant in her role as a parent. Topics include: • How to Be a Mother and a Person Too • Fences and Flexibility: Setting Limits with Love • What Messages Are Our Kids Getting? • Wonder Woman or Woman of Worth • A Christian Home: What Is It and How Do You Get It?
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Mom to Mom: Growing Together
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Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Jennifer Rothschild (7 sessions) Does God care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Although you may know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. God’s ways don’t always make sense, but He is trustworthy. Come close to Him. Trust Him more than your feelings. God will reveal Himself and fill in your missing pieces.
by Linda Anderson (16 sessions) Mom to Mom Growing Together: Growing a Child = Growing a Mom - leader pack by Linda Anderson is the second title in the Mom to Mom Ministry curriculum, a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationship with their husbands and children. Through small group interaction led by “Titus 2” leaders, growth occurs not only in our parenting skills but also in our wholeness as women intellectually, relationally, and spiritually. Mom to Mom is for any mother who may feel isolated, intimidated by information overload, or insignificant in her role as a parent. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Mom+to+Mom Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/mom_to_mom_growing_together
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Mom to Mom: Inside Out Parenting: A Mom’s Mission by Linda Anderson (16 sessions) Mom to Mom Inside Out Parenting: A Mom’s Mission - leader pack by Linda Anderson is the first title in the Mom to Mom Ministry curriculum, a biblically based curriculum designed to take a close look at what God’s Word has to say about our mission as moms and what that looks like for 21st-century moms. As we explore God’s Word together, we will gain godly mom-confidence in a confused world, learn to create contagious Christian community amidst a chaotic culture, and grow in our ability to build Christ-like character in our kids. Mom to Mom Ministry is designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationship with their husbands and children. Through small group interaction led by “Titus 2” leaders, growth occurs not only in our parenting skills but also in our wholeness as women intellectually, relationally, and spiritually. Mom to Mom is for any mother who may feel isolated,
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intimidated by information overload, or insignificant in her role as a parent. Topics include: • The Perils of Perfectionism: What Voices Shape Us? • Two Mary’s, One Martha, and Me • When You and He Disagree: Modeling and Nurturing a Healthy Marriage • Mean Girls, Bullies, and Bad Guys • Raising Daniels: Integrity, Honesty, and Self-Discipline For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Mom+to+Mom Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/MomtoMom-Parenting
Nehemiah by Kelly Minter (7 sessions) Nehemiah’s heart was so broken for those in need that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to help them. This study challenges women to let God break their hearts for a hurting, lost world and move them in compassion to lead people to Jesus. For more information: lifeway.com/Nehemiah-A-Heart-That-Can-Break/c/N-1z10ero
Return to the Garden: Embracing God’s Design for Sexuality by Kay Arthur (6 sessions) This interactive Bible study is an honest, redemptive call to recognize and return to God’s standards for purity. Kay’s straightforward lessons from Scripture focus on love, sex in marriage, purity, modesty, and examples of how men and women should relate to each other. These timely messages are for women, whether married or single, mother or daughter. Daily we’re confronted with messages that say, subtly and not so subtly, “Sex sizzles”; “Sex outside of marriage is okay”; and “Everybody’s doing it.” How’s a woman to live? Kay writes from the perspective of one who has experienced God’s grace and voices heartfelt concern for a sex-saturated society that has forgotten how to blush. From the beginning of time, our sexuality and distinctiveness as women has been front and center with God. We are designer goods, designed by God, no less! And when it comes to our sexuality, He has much to say to us. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Embracing+God’s+Design+for+Sexuality Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/Return-Garden
One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer (7 sessions) Priscilla encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. One in a Million is an opportunity for you to experience your deliverance from strongholds, to conquer your wilderness living, and to claim your God-given inheritance. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/one+in+a+million Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/one_in_a_million
Pursuing More of Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz (6 sessions) This video-driven women’s study is based on the passages from John’s Gospel that contain Jesus’ teaching to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion.
Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy by Kelly Minter (6 sessions) Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy is a women’s Bible study of Ruth’s journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. The second in the Living Room Series, this study delves into the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you’ve ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you’ll find a loyal sister in Ruth. This study includes stories, recipes, a leader guide, interactive website extras, and free bonus videos. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/ruth+by+kelly+minter Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/ruth_loss_love_legacy
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Sacred Roads: Exploring the Historic Paths of Discipleship by Heather Zempel (5 sessions) This young adult Bible study looks at valuable practices from many different traditions and how we can incorporate them into our contemporary faith formation. Throughout history, people have gravitated toward different methods of discipleship. For a while, discipleship was entirely relational— early church small groups. When Christianity became the legal religion of the Roman Empire, discipleship became experiential—cathedrals, Stations of the Cross, iconography, and taking mass. With the Reformation came intellectualism— people started studying the Bible for themselves and emphasized the conversion of the mind. Later it became personal—the onset of the personal quiet time. Finally, discipleship became incarnational—occurring while serving or through missions. Sacred Roads takes a look at a few faces of discipleship, including relational discipleship, experiential discipleship, intellectual discipleship, personal discipleship, and incarnational discipleship—finding the worthwhile attributes of each and providing practical ways to implement each expression into our modern pursuit of Christ. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/sacred+roads Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/SacredRoads-Discipleship
Sacred Secrets: A Living Proof Live Experience by Beth Moore (6 sessions) The world is obsessed with telling secrets for the sake of sensationalism. But not all hidden things are poisonous and dark. Sacred Secrets is the new 6-session study from Beth Moore that explores secrets: some forgiven, some covered, and some just between you and God. Join Beth to find out what happens when we let God teach us “wisdom in the secret heart” (Psalm 51:6, ESV). For more information: http://tinyurl.com/Lifeway-SacredSecrets
Scouting the Devine by Margaret Feinberg (6 sessions) Scouting the Divine: Searching for God in Wine, Wool, & Wild Honey is a young adult Bible study that explores how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful Christian truths that apply to life today! Participants will find the Bible coming alive as they learn about Scripture through the eyes of a shepherdess in Oregon, a farmer in Nebraska, a beekeeper in Colorado, and a vintner in California. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Scouting+the+Devine Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/scouting_the_devine
Seed Packet #1 by Priscilla Shirer (6 sessions) Pack #1 Sessions: Forgotten: Unnoticed, unappreciated, ignored, undervalued, over-looked, invisible. At one time or another, we have had these feelings. At one time or another we have made other people have these same feelings because of our actions. What does God say about the forgotten in His Word? Priscilla reminds us that God notices our worth and cares for us at all times and in all seasons. (Run time: 9 minutes) Enough: Wanting more and wanting better are things that come naturally to us. Anxiety, worry, and concern often accompany those feelings. We have everything we need right here for us today. God is a good Father, and He has taken care of you up to now and will continue to. His gifts are good, and they are always good enough. God is enough to take on the task ahead and enough to finish the job. (Run time: 7 minutes) Control: Living life under the authority of God is difficult at times. Taking the lead in our own life story is a tendency of many of us. We all want to do the leading and have the control in our own life. Giving that up is difficult, but it is what God requires of us—and when we do so, we really can see that it has a beautiful result. (Run time: 12 minutes) Homework studies: Scripture with the 5 P’s • Position yourself to hear from God • Pore over the passage and paraphrase the major points • Pull out the spiritual principles • Pose the question • Plan obedience and pin down a date For more information: lifeway.com/Product/seed-pack-1-p005189423
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Seed Packet #2 by Priscilla Shirer (6 sessions) Pack #2 Sessions: Armor: Many days we live our lives like the Enemy doesn’t exist, until something bad happens we can forget that the Enemy has his sights on us. He doesn’t want you to pursue the will of God in your life, so he will do whatever he can to distract you and stop you. Priscilla speaks about our own spiritual armor and discusses how we can stand firm against the schemes of the Devil. (Run time: 12 minutes) Five: The routine of sin in our lives happens more than we would like to admit. At first, we may happen upon it by accident, but quickly we fall in to the routine of sinning. This session finds Priscilla speaking of the bad habits we all seem to find ourselves in the middle of. Whether it is our fault or not, we often keep going back to the same unhealthy cycles over and over again. Paul speaks of the same thing when he says in Romans that, “for that which I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do but am doing the very thing I hate. For the good that I wish, I do not do but I practice the very evil that I do not wish.” (Run time: 8 minutes) Glory: Do you let God into the details of your life? Why is it easier to see God working in big decisions and broad brushstrokes throughout time rather than intimately involved in the mundane details of our day? God is very aware of the details of your life. He wants to be involved in every little portion of your day. We often get overwhelmed with the big picture of our life and everything that we need to get accomplished. This session helps change our perspective to take our eyes off the year ahead and the worries that come with that, but instead to remember that our life is made up of today and God will take care of the rest. (Run time: 9 minutes) Homework studies: Scripture with the 5 P’s • Position yourself to hear from God • Pore over the passage and paraphrase the major points • Pull out the spiritual principles • Pose the question • Plan obedience and pin down a date For more information: lifeway.com/Product/seed-pack-2-P005442097
Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival by Nancy Lee DeMoss (12 sessions) Experience the joy that comes with personal revival! Did you know that revival means a complete transformation of your heart that impacts your home, church, and the world? In Seeking Him, Nancy Leigh DeMoss shows you the way toward freedom and the genuine holiness that comes from humility, repentance, and forgiveness. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/Lifeway-SeekingHim Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/SeekingHim-PersonalRevival
Simple Surrender Bible Study for Girls by Hayley Dimarco (7 sessions) This Bible study will examine how six women in the Old Testament surrendered their lives into the larger picture of God’s sovereignty. Some became heroes found in the Book of Hebrews’ Hall of Faith (Heb. 11). Others were minor characters whose lives ended in obscurity. Girls will discover the sweet joy that comes with a life fully surrendered to God, willing to play a role in God’s plan, large or small. Girls will be challenged to defy our culture’s pursuit of prominence and power as they seek God’s fame and glory, not their own. In the end, they’ll discover that such surrender results in ripple effects that they may never see this side of eternity. For more information: lifeway.com/Simple-Surrender/c/N-1z10akc Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/simple_surrender_bible_study_for_girls
Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore (7 sessions) Traveling pilgrims sang these Psalms both on the way to the great festivals of the LORD and as key elements of the worship at those festivals. Just as a song or poem can express feelings of fear, doubt, hope, and joy, these 15 Psalms model how we can voice our own petitions and praises to our God, who is always available and ready to hear us. Explore the major feasts of Israel and journey with Beth through this seven-session study. Themes of unity, joy, gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings,
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facing ridicule, and more are explored in detail. Modern-day believers in Jesus Christ can learn much from these treasured Psalms in their journey toward greater intimacy with God. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/stepping+up Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/SteppingUp-Psalms
Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms Spanish Edition by Beth Moore (7 sessions) For more information: lifeway.com/Product/peregrinando-p005125347 Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/SteppingUp-Spanish
Stronger: Finding Hope in the Fragile Places by Angela Thomas (7 sessions)
confidential, caring community. Many women hide the secret of abortion deep in their hearts, and they are suffering severe consequences. They carry a great burden of shame and failure, afraid to reveal their hidden pain, and by doing so, are forced to endure the long-lasting effects in isolation. Surrendering the Secret will allow women to release this burden and find freedom through “redemptive community” while experiencing hope and joy, as shame and failure are replaced with beauty. Author Pat Layton, founder and president of A Woman’s Place Ministries, has more than 20 years of experience in guiding women to healing. Pat outlines a process that has proven effective over and over again. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/Surrendering+the+Secret Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/surrendering_the_secret
The Law of Love: Deuteronomy
Through biblical teaching and practical daily application, Stronger will help you realize you do not have to live in weakness. God is stronger than every struggle you will ever face. Because of Jesus Christ, your life has been hidden in Him, made alive in Him, filled in Him, brought near to God in Him, and blessed with every spiritual blessing in Him.
by Beth Moore (6 sessions)
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Stuck: The Places We Get Stuck and the God Who Sets Us Free by Jennie Allen (8 sessions) We are often so stuck in invisible struggles going on in our hearts and minds that we barely have space for God. These deep struggles—these stuck places—are familiar to every one of us—brokenness, anger, discontentment, fear, and sadness. Stuck takes on these struggles within us so that we can encounter God. Because until we recognize that we are stuck and in need of God, we will miss what He has for us. For more information: http://www.lifeway.com/Keyword/stuck
Surrendering the Secret by Pat Layton (8 sessions) This powerful study helps hurting women find the path to healing through honest, interactive Bible study; meaningful group experiences; unique journaling exercises; and a
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The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Discover God’s pursuit of a relationship with man and marvel as His plan to bless all people unfolds. Full of twists and turns, ruin and redemption, revelation and mystery, this Bible study keeps participants captivated by the God who stars in it! Explore concepts such as blessing, covenant, and promise, and the bearing each has on a New Testament believer’s life today. Group members will also study the Hebrew names of God introduced on the early pages of Scripture. Throughout 10 weeks of exciting, engaging intrigue, participants will plunge into the heart of Genesis, to God’s remarkable pursuit of relationship and to the unfolding of His earthly plan: that through one nation—and ultimately, one Man—all people on earth will be blessed. Many of the most profound and enduring concepts in the whole counsel of God’s Word are initiated in this marvelous book of beginnings. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/The+Patriarchs Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/ThePatriarchs
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The Power of a Praying Woman
This Is My Story
by Stormie Omartian (7 sessions)
by Lisa Whelchel (6 sessions)
Do women in your church find it easier to pray for their families and friends than for themselves? Hear this best-selling author’s insights about how personal petitions help women become the women their Creator intended them to be.
This Is My Story: Creating a Scrapbook Legacy of Faith— leader kit combines Bible study with journaling about the significant experiences that have shaped a woman’s life. This study is more than personal introspection—it can become a beautiful keepsake that captures important stories to share with the next generation. Pass down a spiritual legacy to children and grandchildren—and eternally impact your church! Member book and the elements pack are also available separately.
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The 7 Experiment: Stage Your Own Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker (9 sessions) Do you feel trapped in the machine of excess? Jen Hatmaker was. Her friends were. And some might say that our culture is. Jen once considered herself unmotivated by the lure of prosperity, but upon being called “rich” by a child who was living in poverty, evidence to the contrary mounted, and a social experiment turned spiritual journey was born. This study will lead you through this same experiment (at whatever level you choose) in seven key areas: food, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, and stress. What’s the payoff for living such a deeply reduced life? It’s the discovery of a greatly increased God—a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends a social experiment to become a radically better existence. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/7+experimet
The Inheritance by Beth Moore (9 sessions) This study takes an in-depth look at Inheritance throughout God’s Word. Each session is approximately one hour in length and is based on the key verse: Psalm 16:5-6 “The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” The kit contains one listening guide and one Heiress notepad. (Please note this series does not have homework and is not closed captioned.) For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/the+inheritance+by+beth+moore Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/the_inheritance
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To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul by Beth Moore (11 sessions) Join Beth on a journey into the life and heart of Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, who served faithfully and loved heartily. You will discover him to be a man who formed many close friendships with both men and women. More than any other person, Paul provides us an example of sold-out servanthood. He understood what it means to die daily, crucified with Jesus Christ. As a result, Paul shows us how to live as a bond servant to Christ. As you study the Book of Acts and Paul’s letters, you will come to know the characters personally. Most of all you will feel the challenge to follow Paul’s example just as he followed the example of Christ. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/to+live+is+christ Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/to_live_is_christ_the_life_and_ministry_of_paul
Vertically Inclined: Climbing Higher with God by Mary Kassian (7 sessions) Vertically Inclined: Climbing Higher with God will help the women in your church gain a different perspective on life— they’ll experience the thrill of following Christ to new places! Most believers experience a life with a few highs and lows, ups and downs, and maybe an occasional mountaintop
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experience. But this exciting study is especially designed to show Christian women how, by tethering themselves more securely to Him, they can climb to greater spiritual heights. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/vertically+inclined Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/vertically_inclined_climbing_higher_with_god
Vision of His Glory by Anne Graham Lotz (6 sessions) This video-based study of selected passages of the Book of Revelation begins with a workshop that presents Anne’s approach to learning an effective way to read, study, and apply Scripture. Six seminars present rich, biblical lessons that are both practical and encouraging for believers facing pain, suffering, and doubt. Participants will find hope through the revelation of Jesus Christ and be able to impart that vision of His glory to others. Leader guide is included in the member book. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/the+vision+of+his+glory Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/vision_of_his_glory
Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark by Jennifer Rothschild (7 sessions) Jennifer lost her eyesight as a teen but gained something much more valuable—spiritual insight. With wit and wisdom, Jennifer relates some of the challenges in her life from learning to apply makeup to changing a diaper. Yet she speaks not as one who has overcome great hurdles, but as one who, like all of us, faces them every day. Created especially for women, this interactive Bible study promises to be an eye-opening experience. Designed for seven weekly sessions (including an introductory meeting) and features interactive material for daily personal study. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/walking+by+faith Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/walking_by_faith_lessons_learned_in_the_dark
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When Godly People Do Ungodly Things: Arming Yourself in the Age of Seduction by Beth Moore (7 sessions) In this biblical guide to authentic repentance and restoration, Beth examines why devoted followers of Jesus Christ can fall into the traps of Satan. Christians are still subject to Satan’s attacks. He is determined to disrupt the lives of believers, destroy their ministry, and steal their joy. Sadly, those who have “fallen” may not recognize the Devil’s schemes until they have already been caught in a snare of defeat. This study is written in three parts. The first part is a warning to believers, while the second part shows women how to prepare for attacks by the Enemy. The third part is directed to those who have been snared by seduction and compassionately points the way back to God. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/when+godly+people+do+ungodly+things Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/UngodlyThings
When Wallflowers Dance by Angela Thomas (7 sessions) Two-in-one—Weekend retreat or 7-week study Women of all ages, married and single, will be encouraged to move away from the walls and closer to the heart of God. Angela encourages women to grow up in their faith and fully engage in life, as God intended when He created them. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/when+wallflowers+dance
Why Do You Believe That? by Mary Jo Sharp (7 sessions) How confident do you feel in talking about matters of faith? Do you wish you could express your beliefs with more effectiveness? Join Mary Jo in a practical 7-session study and gain understanding and skill to share Jesus effectively with others, and you’ll better understand your own faith. Answer your doubts, build your confidence, and start changing lives. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/why+do+you+believe+that
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Women to Women Mentoring: How to Start, Grow, and Maintain a Mentoring Ministry by Janet Thompson Woman to Woman Mentoring: How to Start, Grow, and Maintain a Mentoring Ministry provides resources to help you start a mentoring ministry or strengthen the ministry you already have. The need for mentoring in the lives of women is stronger today than ever before. Our society has become so mobile that most people no longer live near family. A younger woman may be looking for a mother figure. An older woman may have an empty nest and be looking to “adopt” a daughter to mentor. A new Christian may be looking for the influence and godly counsel of a woman who has been growing in her faith for some time. New mothers need help knowing how to balance all the plates they are called to spin. The needs are endless. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/woman+to+woman+mentoring Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/Women-MentoringMinistry
Wonder Full World: Where Women Explore God’s Love and Wonder by Group Publishing (7 sessions) A Wonder Full World retreat: Where women explore God’s love and wonder and experience new friendships, indepth Bible study, and unforgettable worship. The Wonder Full World retreat is super easy for you and your leadership team to do on your own since no speaker is needed, and your retreat kit provides everything you need. All sessions are grounded in God’s Word and are deeply relational. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/wonder+full+world Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: http://tinyurl.com/Wonder-Full-World-Women
Wonder Struck: Awaken to the Nearness of God
invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life God intended. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/margaret+feinberg
Woven: Retreat for Teen Girls (5 sessions) This kit contains everything you need to carry out a retreat with a group of teen girls. It includes guidance for a fivesession Bible study that provides a variety of learning activities, including quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, checklists, and other activities geared at tapping into girls’ unique learning styles and hits a topic with which all girls wrestle—social groups. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/woven+a+retreat+for+teen+girls+kit Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/woven_retreat_for_teen_girls
Your Girl: Bible Study for Mothers of Teens by Vicki Courtney (6 sessions) Your Girl: Bible Study for Mothers of Teens – This DVD pack by Vicki Courtney provides the tools to help mothers raise godly daughters in an anything-but-godly world. It addresses six of the fiercest battles of the teen years: conformity, self-esteem, sexual purity, boys, modesty, and girl politics. It challenges and empowers mothers to impart a passion for God in their daughters as they grow to become godly women. Intended for use in a small group Bible study setting, the DVDs contain teaching segments featuring Vicki speaking to the hearts of mothers as she provides practical insights, helpful instruction, and inspirational challenges. In addition to individual study, this resource provides talking points for moms to engage their daughters in discussions about the topics each week, along with leader helps for a small group study. For more information: lifeway.com/Keyword/your+girl Reserve it from the SBC of Virginia: sbcv.org/articles/detail/your_girl_bible_study_for_mothers_of_teens
by Margaret Feinberg (7 sessions) Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions of faith? Sometimes we do and say the right things, but our hearts are far from God. We lose our sense of holy awe. In Wonderstruck, Margaret Feinberg
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