Bible Study Relationships

Sometimes it seems we just can't get what we want. Circumstances thwart our best-laid plans. We struggle to live a heartfelt life. Worst of all, says Eldredge, the modern church mistakenly teaches its people to kill desire (calling it sin) and replace it with duty or obligation (calling it sanctification).

It’s All Under Control is an audiobook for every woman who is hanging on tight and trying to get each day right - yet finding that life often feels out of control and chaotic.

Through this 52-week devotional experience, you will be reacquainted with the obstacles and outcomes of familiar couples like Abraham & Sarah... and meet some lesser-known couples like Othniel & Aksah. Each week focuses on one couple of the Bible, from Adam & Eve to Christ & His Bride. You will read their story, learn about their cultural setting and explore how their story can teach you important truths about your own marriage. Each week you will be guided with questions applying biblical truth to your relationship with your spouse.

"Every attempt to help people must first begin with an effort to understand people," says Dr. Larry Crabb. "And the only fully reliable source of information on that topic is the Bible." In this Gold Medallion Award-winning classic, Dr. Crabb affirms the power of the Scriptures to address the intricacies and deep needs of the human heart. Exploring the inseparable link between spiritual and psychological realities, Understanding People offers a vital lens on how we're put together - who we really are and what makes us tick in our relationships.

Strengthen your marriage and reconnect with God with this simple guided system...Are you struggling to prioritize your marriage in a world that demands more than ever from your time and attention? You're not alone. In the busy modern world, it's easier than ever to feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected from God, your spouse, and your family. Most marital problems stem from a lack of communication. It’s never too early or too late to experience more love and fulfillment in your relationship with God, your spouse, and your family.

Did you know that God’s light can shine through every facet of your identity? Radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with best-selling author Priscilla Shirer. You’ll hear reflections on life lessons she’s gathered from her teen years until now. She’ll show you how the light of God’s Word shaped her identity, and she’ll teach you how it can change and shape your life as well.

When many of us hear the word theology, we conjure up visions of stuffy old guys in dark clothing scratching a pen across paper (or maybe a quill across parchment!) and assume that it’s not for us. But at its most basic, theology is just words (logos) about God (theos). Conversations, if you will, about the most important part of our lives—our good, loving, and grace-filled God.

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.

"Wish I had read this earlier in marriage!" -J.G. Smid Apart from the decision to follow Jesus, there is no greater decision a person makes than the choice to marry someone. For some people, marriage is a joyful experience - filled with delight. For others, married life is a daily struggle - filled with disappointments and disagreements. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is filled with good news for your marriage. As we meditate more and more on the nature of Christ's Gospel and its application to our daily lives, we begin to see that He has called us to apply His Gospel to every area of our lives...

Are you waging a private war—against yourself? You're not alone. The goal in war is to win—but what if in this war, the only way to win is to surrender? It's strange, isn't it? We desire God’s peace yet cling to the illusion that we’re in control. We hunger for righteousness but continue to indulge the cravings of our flesh. We long for love while refusing to be open and vulnerable. We can be our own worst enemy. So, how do we relinquish control and surrender to God? The Way of the Shepherd explores the sources of our internal war and the Biblical solutions that bring genuine peace....

Studying the Bible is one of the best ways to deepen your intimacy with God. "Understanding the Book of Exodus" is a comprehensive Bible study guide that offers detailed summaries of each chapter in Exodus. With this guide, you will embark on a transformative journey, tracing the steps of the Israelites towards Canaan. Engaging and Insightful: Detailed Chapter Summaries: Gain a clear and concise understanding of each chapter in Exodus, capturing the essence of the Israelites' journey and God's divine interventions. Thematic Exploration: Explore key themes that resonate deeply with your ...

Have you ever felt you tried every solution on earth to solve a problem, but nothing worked? Have you ever wondered where the difficulties you face are coming from? Joyce Meyer has answers. In Your Battles Belong to the Lord, Meyer explains that while some problems may result from a person's choices or circumstances, others are rooted in the spiritual realm. Once you recognize the devil - who is real and active in the world today - as your true enemy and the source of many of your struggles, you can overcome them and live a life of peace, freedom, faith, and victory.

I Wanted to Get Closer to Jesus…But I Didn't Know How As Christians, we sometimes struggle to have a close relationship with Jesus. We want to be close, but our habits and anxieties seem to keep us far away. And if we did get close, would God really want us? This book will show you that God has made a way for you to be very close with Jesus. He is waiting to know you on a more intimate level, if only you will ask Him. God wants you to be his friend and will help you. Author Dan Lancaster was struck by how eight pictures of Jesus helped believers grow in their faith during his time as an ...

Is God telling you to wait on him for a spouse or is he telling you to be more proactive in dating? What will happen in your life when you meet the person God wants you to marry? How will God lead you to date the right person and protect you from entering into a bad relationship? Should you pursue friendship with that person you like? Should you date him or her? If you want to know God’s will for your life in singleness and dating, this book is for you. In 19 short chapters, Mark Ballenger outlines 100 clear relationship signs you can look for to help you figure out what God wants you to ...

Do you find yourself struggling to understand suffering? Overwhelmed by the anguish and sorrow adversity brings? In this book, you will learn how to stand firm in the face of adversity. This 8-part journey teaches you how, in all things, to stand without fear and without shame in the peace beyond understanding and the perfect love that casts out fear. You will learn: Walk through the valleys and storms of life, standing strong in the knowledge of God’s goodness and love. Buy NOW and start your journey to strength and freedom today! How to stop your circumstances from determining how you ...

Help women and teen girls discover their God-given calling—one lesson at a time. Designed for Bible teachers, pastors’ wives, and women’s ministry leaders, Adorned by Grace: A Teacher’s Guide to Biblical Womanhood from Titus 2 equips you to lead a 13-lesson study through one of Scripture’s most practical blueprints for discipling women across generations. Built around the foundational truths of Titus 2:3–5, this guide provides everything you need for a 40-minute teaching session: Fully scripted Bible exposition for each lesson Clear life application with real-world analogies ...

Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy. In a culture that does its best to deny death, Timothy Keller - theologian and best-selling author - teaches us about facing death with the resources of faith from the Bible. With wisdom and compassion, Keller finds in the Bible an alternative to both despair or denial.

It can be easy to forget to give thanks to your Lord every day. It's not intentional, but family, work, and life obligations can get in your way. Those words will always be true. That is what this book was created for, to help you reaffirm every day what you have always known. With this audiobook, every day, you can renew your commitment and faith in Jesus.

Does your child’s behavior anger and push you to the edge? Do you have trouble raising a godly child in the 21st century where love, time, and resources seem insufficient? Now, you may be torn between enjoying the calling of parenthood and the constant frustration you feel when your little one goes astray. Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs that God gives his chosen ones. The bible is clear that children are a gift and blessing–and if it doesn’t feel like it, you are about to get the help you need.

Open the Door to Lavish Love Have you struggled to love yourself? Do you wonder what people think about you? Does fear keep you from moving forward in relationships? Author Lindsay Morgan Snyder explains how your Inner Critic may be holding you back and how you too can walk in love, joy, and freedom. A recovering self-saboteur, Lindsay endured the enemy's debilitating taunts for decades. Through personal stories and spiritual revelations, Lindsay shares how she evicted her Inner Critic and accessed renewing conversation with the Holy Spirit. She invites you to join a conversation with your ...