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The Complete Women's Ministries Kit: Everything You Need to Run a Successful Program By Janelle R. Parker Build a successful ministry with this dynamic program! Encouraging women to connect with one another, Parker shares creative ideas for Bible studies, retreats, fellowships, fundraisers, support groups, seminars, and more. Her insights and suggested activities will help you strengthen your church by forging lasting bonds between women. |
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25 Tough Questions About Women and The Church: Biblical answers to help Christians overcome gender prejudice By J. Lee Grady Want to stir up a spiritual hornet's nest? Just ask a few questions about the role of women in the church today? This topic has become a controversial and sometimes bitter battleground that keeps women from fulfilling God's plan for their lives! Lee Grady, editor of Charisma magazine, has tackled 25 really tough questions that men and women have asked about women in the ministry. Some readers will jump for joy, and others may burn this book in total disgust! It is time that all Christians heard the truth. |
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A Woman's Guide to Personal Discipline: A Biblical Study of Self-Control and Perseverance By Rhonda H. Kelley Let's face it---practicing self-control and perseverance isn't always easy. Help is on the way! In 12 interactive lessons, Kelley's topical workbook challenges you to search the Scriptures and honestly examine your own heart as you strive to be shaped into Christ's image through his Holy Spirit. Perfect for individuals and small groups. 112 pages, softcover from New Hope. |
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Beyond the Lie: To Freedom from Your Past By Alice Smith In Beyond the Lie, author Alice Smith shares her own personal story of healing from childhood sexual abuse and helps other women find freedom from the emotional and spiritual blocks that keep them in bondage. Offering hope, healing, and practical help to those struggling with abuse issues, she paints a powerful picture of what it looks like to move from victim to victor in Christ. |
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Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life--Workbook By Beth Moore Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life, leads you through an 11 week, daily study of the Scriptures to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, this in-depth study draws parallels between the captive Israelites and today's believers. Beth points out the obstacles that hinder our relationship with God and shows how to remove them. As you identify spiritual strongholds in your life, you will progress on the journey toward greater freedom in Christ. You do not need the book BREAKING FREE by Beth Moore to do this study. |
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Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul By John & Stasi Eldredge Every little girl has dreams of being rescued by her hero, of being swept away into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are taught to be tough, efficient, and independent. Many Christian women are tired, struggling under the weight of the pressure to be a "good servant," a nurturing caregiver, passionate lover, or capable home manager. What Wild at Heart did for men, this book can do for women. |
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Cultivating a Life of Character: A Woman After God's Own Heart Series, Judges & Ruth By Harvest House Publishers In the midst of the dark days of the Judges, God faithfully raised up men and women of character to lead his people. Journey through the books of Judges and Ruth and marvel at the godly character of women such as Deborah, Jephthah's daughter, Samson's mother Naomi, and Ruth--God's women of excellence. Through this study, women seeking God's own heart will be encouraged to: see extraordinary potential in ordinary lives; to cultivate the quality of character; and honor God's faithfulness with our own. |
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The Deborah Company: Becoming a Woman Who Makes a Difference By Jane Hamon Do you want to become a woman who makes a difference? The Deborah Company derives its name from Deborah, the judge and prophetess in the O.T. who influenced her world using divine wisdom, boldness, and courage. Sprinkled with humor, the author uses her own experiences and those of modern and historical women to encourage her readers to overcome challenges they face in many gender-biased church cultures. |
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Extraordinary Faith Study Guide God's Perfect Gift for Every Woman's Heart By Sheila Walsh For all women who love the Women of Faith Study Guide Series, and for all the women who just need more ...Faith! Women of Faith and Nelson Reference present the Women of Faith Annual Workbook Series. This is the second book in the series. With a larger format and more intense study material, this series offers more to women in their personal or group study. Throughout the course of this study, women are invited to participate in a six-week exploration of biblical faith. Written in the now familiar, friendly style of the best-selling Women of Faith study guides, Faith includes engaging stories, enlightening paraphrases that make the Word of God accessible to women in every walk of life. More Sheila Walsh Materials |
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Fight Like a Girl: The Power of Being a Woman By Lisa Bevere Since when has being feminine been taboo? Recent trends in image definition have harmed how women perceive themselves and their roles in society. In Fight Like A Girl, Lisa Bevere helps women restore their confidence, improve their relationships, and grow their faith by embracing the differences between the sexes instead of trying to eradicate them. She explains what it looks like to fight like a girl and how to set a new standard for future generations of women. More John and Lisa Bevere Resources |
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Fingerprints of God: Recognizing God's Touch in Your Life By Jennifer Rothschild You know how meaningful a touch can be--soothing, encouraging, warm. But can the invisible God warm you with His unseen hand? Can His touch affirm you and guide you? Can His embrace comfort you and restore your sense of value? In her poignant, winsome way, Jennifer Rothschild reveals that God's touch is not skin on skin, but it's just as real. No human touch can be so intimate, so true. And your very life is covered with His fingerprints. |
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For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men By Shaunti Feldhahn Can't figure out why men behave the way they do? Feldhahn's groundbreaking research reveals what the men in your life---boyfriends, brothers, husbands, sons, and fathers---are really thinking and feeling. Learn how to provide the loving support they want and need---but are reluctant to ask for. 176 pages, hardcover from Multnomah. |
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A Garden of Friends: How Friendships Enhance Every Seasons of Life By Penny Pierce Rose A Garden of Friends takes women on a stroll through the garden of friends God has planted in their lives. Using the analogy of a garden, Penny Pierce Rose helps readers see, appreciate and cultivate the beauty of friendship. Self-examination based on biblical principles will also inspire readers to take practical steps so that their garden of friends can blossom. |
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Girl Talk: Mother-Daughter Conversations on Biblical Womanhood By Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Mahaney Whitacre Blending wisdom from the Word with their own life-together experiences, the authors discuss God's expectations for the complex mother-daughter relationship. Learn how to speak the language of biblical womanhood, improve communication, resolve conflict---and, above all else, share the gospel with each other. Designed to be read together. Includes study questions. 160 pages, softcover from Crossway Books. |
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Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy With God in the Busyness of Life By Joanna Weaver Ever feel that no matter how hard you try, it's never enough? Maybe it's time to follow Mary's example: leave the dishes in the sink and sit at Jesus' feet! Through practical strategies and devotional illustrations, Weaver explains how "living room intimacy" with Christ is the key to successful "kitchen service" in the world. Updated with a new 12 week companion Bible study, Joanna Weaver's popular book shows women how to blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him. |
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Humor Me, I'm Your Mother! By Barbara Johnson In a collection of stories, quips, and quotes that only Barbara Johnson could conceive, readers will laugh at the zany, unforgettable surprises of being a mother. In Humor Me, I'm Your Mother!, she continues her tradition of serious hilarity with a humorous look at the joys of motherhood that help moms forget the stress and frustration of unmade beds and a fast-food lifestyle. Get ready to giggle, chuckle, and laugh out loud! More Barbara Johnson Materials |
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In Her Steps: Women of Courage and Valor By Denise Marie Siino This is a collection of stories of ancient and modern women who can only be called heroes. These forty vignettes will inspire the reader as Denise Marie Siino delves into each woman's life to uncover the depths of her valor-chosen because of her dedication to serving the heart-concerns of God and the needs of people-many times in the face of adversity or opposition but always with great courage and determination. Including in this collection are Elizabeth Hanford Dole, Kay Arthur, Dayna Curry Masterson and Heather Mercer, Edith Schaeffer, Elisabeth Elliot and more. |
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Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets them Free By Nancy Leigh DeMoss In Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes areas of deception she believes are common to many Christian women and are at the root of their struggles. Some of the lies include lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage, family, and emotions. 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. |
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Prayers & Promises for Women By Toni Sortor / Barbour Publishing They're scattered throughout Scripture---God's promises of peace, comfort, joy, provision, companionship. . . . Conveniently gathered here, these verses form the basis for 200 contemporary prayers you can use as devotionals, personal prayer-starters, or public readings. Categories include anger, beauty, children, fear, grief, self-worth, marriage, wartime, and more. 224 pages, softcover from Barbour. |
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Prayers of My Heart: A Personal Prayer Journal By Debbie Williams Tired of hit-or-miss devotions and haphazard intercession that's driven by emergencies? Plan your prayer with purpose! Offering a year's worth of month- and week-at-a-glance charts, ample pages for journaling, and instructions, this thoughtful resource from Debbie Williams helps busy people like you maintain focus and nurture the rich communion with God you long for. 200 pages durable hardcover. |
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Putting On a Gentle & Quiet Spirit (1 Peter) Women After God's Own Heart Series By Elizabeth George How does it feel to be hurt by another person or treated unfairly? What about when we suffer for doing what is right? These experiences often cause feelings of frustration, bitterness, and even anger. But God calls His women to respond in a different way--a way that those around us don't expect. He desires for us to put on a gentle and quiet spirit, one that puts our heavenly Father on display to a watching world...and brings greater glory to Him. Contents include: Forward; Before You Begin; (This book covers 1 Peter). Counting on God's Grace and Peace; Looking Forward to the End; Gazing into the Mystery of Redemption; Responding Responsibly; Living in the Presence of God; Loving One Another; Growing Up In Him; Building God's House; Counting Your Blessings; Winning Through Winsomeness; respecting the Authority of Others; Suffering for Doing Good; Looking to the Savior; Living a Lovely Life; Trusting the Lord; Putting Christ First; Making 'the 180 Degree Turn'; Growing through Suffering; Joining "The Order of the Towel"; Achieving Victory; Fanning the Flame of Faith; Living in Peace; Putting on a Gentle and Quiet Spirit; How to Study the Bible; Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group; Notes; Bibliography |
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Shadow Women: Homeless Women's Survival Stories By Marjorie Bard Since 1975, Dr. Marjorie Bard has listened to the homeless--especially homeless women. They have told her their stories despite threats of retaliation and begged her to bring their problems and the social injustice that underlies these problems to the attention of all who would listen, and those who deny any problem exists. Out of these encounters, as well as Dr. Bard's own experience of homelessness, emerges Shadow Women. |
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Susanna Wesley: Servant of God By Sandy Dengler The story of Susanna Wesley, mother of Charles and John Wesley, founders of the Methodist Church. A bright, beautiful woman whose life was turbulent but whose faith never wavered. |
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Thin Enough: My Spiritual Journey Through the Living Death of an Eating Disorder By Sheryle Cruse As a young girl desperate to feel loved and worthy, Sheryle Cruse decided she could win the love she lacked if she could only be perfect. Finding comfort in food, she began a hopeless struggle with her weight. After a series of failed diets beginning at age seven, she finally was able to lose weight during high school. She seemed to be realizing her dreams. The thrill of control she felt, though, led her on a self-destructive course of anorexia and then bulimia. Six-hour exercise regimens beginning at midnight and a 600-calorie-per-day diet become a "necessary" way of life for her. When she broke down and allowed herself the comfort of food, her eating binges required her to begin the self-punishment cycle all over again. When Sheryle had sunk to the depths of despair, Jesus spoke to her through a simple Bible story. She experienced God's patient, healing love and finally discovered the truth. She could never be perfect, but she could be a beloved daughter--deeply loved and valued by God who created her and accepts her just as she is. The teen and college years are a crucial time for girls, when positive or negative views about their bodies often become manifest. Written to eating disorder sufferers who are between the ages of 12 and 25, this book provides hope that, through faith and trust in God, they can rise above the living death of eating disorders and become God's daughters, full of life with a promising future. Each chapter includes a prayer for the sufferer, asking God's help. |
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Traveling Together: Thoughts on Women, Friendship, and the Journey of Faith By Karla Worley In this book, author Karla Worley draws from the rich well of friendships between women and the concept of walking together found in Ephesians 4:1-12. She explores accountability in friendships, ministering through particular struggles, and pointing each other toward Spirit-filled living, always with a focus on helping friends walk worthy of the life to which they are called. Worley also challenges women to keep each other involved in worship and service while modeling servanthood. |
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When Women Worship: Creating an Atmosphere of Intmacy with God By Amie Dockery & Mary Alessi Women were created for intimacy with God. But so many things get in the way! Past abuse. Regret. Shame. Feelings of unworthiness. How can worship hold any real meaning? Using the model of Mary of Bethany, who anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume, the authors help readers discover how the act of worship itself is transformation. Worship can be a place of truth and transparency! Through stories of gifted women who have overcome tremendous pain and obstacles to become worship leaders today, they show the deepness and wideness of God's love for women who worshiped despite oppressive circumstances, and found strength and confidence to continue to focus on God. Readers will find courage to overcome the past and the desire to worship God extravagantly and wholeheartedly. 144 pages, trade paper. |
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