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Ephesians Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99Add to cartWho am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes God as a merciful and forgiving Father who unites us in Christ and empowers us to live by the Spirit. We’re adopted children and fellow citizens with the saints because of God’s loving pursuit on our behalf.
In this 7-session study, Bible teachers, authors, and friends Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa Kruger walk through the book of Ephesians, examining the invaluable truths Paul’s letter holds for us today. Along the way, they’ll help us understand the riches of our inheritance as daughters of our heavenly Father, as well as what it means to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
Video Sessions:
Session 1: Introduction (11:14)-Authors Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa Kruger welcome you to the Ephesians Bible study, provide an overview for this book of the Bible, and explain what you can expect from their conversation-based videos.
Session 2: Ephesians 1: Praise & Prayer (41:50)-In this video, the authors discuss Ephesians 1 together. Their conversation includes Paul’s detailed list of spiritual blessings for those who are in Christ, as well as Paul’s personal prayer for the Ephesian Christians.
Session 3: Ephesians 2: Alive & Unified (33:17)-Belonging to Christ transforms every aspect of our lives. This is one of the key takeaways from this video session as the authors unpack Paul’s words in Ephesians 2. They also discuss how God’s grace means we aren’t left dead in our sins, but we’re given new life and invited into relationship with God and His people.
Session 4: Ephesians 3: Mystery & Power (34:41)-In this video session, the authors spend time discussing the beautiful mystery Paul describes in Ephesians 3-the expansive reach of God’s love-and they consider how Paul’s example of prayer for others can inspire our own prayers.
Session 5: Ephesians 4: Unity & Maturity (33:53)-Paul’s letter takes a noticeable shift in Ephesians 4. He moves from teaching about who God is to teaching about how to live for Him. Among the topics discussed in this video are the unity and diversity of the body of Christ and distinguishing characteristics of the life of a child of God.
Session 6: Ephesians 5: Light & Love (35:12)-In
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Fruitful : Cultivating A Spiritual Harvest That Won’t Leave You Empty
$14.99Add to cartA Devotional for Harvesting God-Given Spiritual Fruits
As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God’s word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit.
Through the trusted voices of several female bestselling authors, editors, and Bible teachers, this 40-day devotional explores each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Every daily reading includes a related verse to ponder, a theologically rich reflection, additional Bible passages to read, and a prayer. This short format provides readers with an easy-to-use devotional resource, filled with substantial biblical counsel for harvesting God-given spiritual fruit.
*Unpacks Each Fruit of the Spirit: Pulling content from Galatians 5 and other Scripture passages, this book is deeply biblical and theologically rich
*Great for Individuals and Groups: Devotions are perfect for personal reading or as a tool to encourage a group of friends
*Devotional: Each of the 40 readings includes reflections, responses, and prayers
*Recipes: Recipes from the contributors’ kitchens for fruit dishes to make at home
*Contributions by Trusted Voices: Melissa Kruger, Abbey Wedgeworth, Lydia Brownback, Courtney Doctor, Megan Hill, Winfree Brisley, Lindsey Carlson, Blair Linne, Trillia Newbell, and Sharonda Cooper
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Parenting With Hope Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBuild a Flourishing Family Culture
With this study guide companion to Parenting with Hope, author and experienced mom Melissa Kruger provides wisdom for navigating the teen years and creating a home environment that encourages teens to grow and mature in their faith–long after they leave.
Using a combination of thought-provoking questions, opportunities for reflection, and practical guidance, Melissa will help you…*prayerfully study and live out God’s Word
*apply scriptural insight as you consider each aspect of your teens’ lives: home, church, school, and their social and extracurricular activities
*identify biblical principles and values that will equip and enrich you in your parenting journey
Parenting is not easy, and parenting teenagers comes with a unique set of challenges. This insightful resource will help you think biblically, engage gracefully, and live wisely so that this can be a spiritually formative season of life–for you and your teenage children.
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Parenting With Hope
$22.99Add to cartRaise Your Teens on a Rock-Solid Foundation
As children mature, it’s important for parents to prepare for the unique changes and challenges of adolescence. With so many cultural pressures and influences vying for teens’ attention, parents need a secure foundation for creating an environment where faith can flourish.
Parenting with Hope invites you to anchor your hopes and expectations in Christ–the true source of wisdom, strength, contentment, and fruitful parenting. Integrating sound biblical teaching, insights from developmental experts, and her own experiences as a teacher and mother, Melissa Kruger will wisely guide you through today’s most common concerns. Emphasizing principles over prescriptions, Melissa will help you to understand how you can build up and bless your teens in God-honoring ways.
When you recognize God as the ultimate parent, you’ll begin to truly understand that he is presently at work in the hearts of both parents and teens. This encouraging and practical guide will equip you with the wisdom to cultivate a Christ-centered household, passing on a legacy of faithfulness to your teenage children.
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Lucy And The Saturday Surprise
$14.99Add to cartThis TGC Kids Book Introduces Children to the Dangers of Envy and the Joy of Contentment
One Saturday morning, Lucy and her brother, Lewis, each get to choose one piece of candy from the store. But Lucy’s delight quickly disappears when she unwraps her chocolate and discovers it melted! Envying her brother’s long-lasting lollipop, Lucy spirals into a pattern of discontent: see, covet, take, and hide. Her envious actions make her feel miserable, but her dad helps her find the path to freedom and grace.
Everyone struggles with wanting what others have. Lucy and the Saturday Surprise helps children understand the dangers of letting desire fester into envy. Through colorful illustrations and engaging characters, Lucy’s story shows kids how to fight against envy and reminds us all that Jesus offers freedom from both the penalty and power of sin. A TGC Kids book.
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His Grace Is Enough
$10.99Add to cartWith simple words, engaging illustrations and robust board-book format, this charming rhyming book is ideal for toddlers.
This board book provides a shorter version of Melissa Kruger’s His Grace Is Enough, helping young children to explore the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace: that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes.
It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with young children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up.
Isobel Lundie’s vibrant illustrations provide plenty to look at and engage with on every page.
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$21.99Add to cartWe all love to dream about what we might do later in life: jobs we might have, places we might go to, people we might meet. And parents and caregivers love to encourage and support their kids.
But for Christian parents, their greatest aspiration is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.
This keepsake edition of the beautiful rhyming book by Melissa Kruger and Isobel Lundie provides the perfect reminder for graduating students that whatever they do and wherever they go, Jesus is more important than anything else.
It’s also ideal for a child to take with them all the way up through school, with each successive teacher adding their own comments and encouragements.
Includes 16 illustrated pages for writing messages and pasting in photos, plus a pocket for keepsakes in the back. The robust slipcase means you will keep these memories safe for the long term.
As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, use this book to express to them your biggest dream, and help them remember it .
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know Coloring Book
$5.99Add to cartWhether kids want to be a pilot, an artist, a builder or a chef, they can enjoy dreaming of the future with this 22-page coloring book based on Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know by Melissa Kruger.
* Includes the words from the original storybook, helping children explore the wonderful truth that the most important thing in life is to follow Jesus
* Based on the original illustrations by Isobel Lundie
* Fun for every child, with both detailed pictures and larger areas to color
* Makes an excellent companion gift to the storybook
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$9.99Add to cartWherever You Go, I Want You to Know_ by Melissa B. Kruger, and illustrator, Isobel Lundie, is a charming, rhyming board book that teaches little ones that no matter where they dream of going , or what they aspire to do, their greatest dream and accomplishment should be to love and follow Jesus. This beautifully illustrated rhyming book for toddlers, will also remind parents that telling their children about Jesus is more important than anything else. Board book, ages 1 to 3 years old.
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His Grace Is Enough
$14.99Add to cartThis illustrated, rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace–that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes.
It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up.
Children will learn that God’s grace is enough to cleanse and change us every day, as the book itself says…
My child, here’s the truth:
From God, you can’t hide
He sees what you’ve done
He knows what’s insideBut please don’t despair
There’s good news, I say!
Whatever you do
God’s grace makes a wayYes, his grace is enough
It’s so big and so free
His grace is enough
Both for you and for meThis beautiful hardback book makes a great gift for children and even beyond.
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5 Things To Pray For Your Spouse
$7.99Add to cartA happy and healthy marriage is one of God’s sweetest gifts to us. And one of the best ways to nurture that is through the power of prayer.
This guide will help you to pray bold, Scripture-based prayers for your husband or wife that will strengthen and enrich your marriage. It covers 21 prayer themes, with each one including five prayer prompts from a particular passage of Scripture. You’ll be equipped to pray deep and effective prayers for your spouse’s character and spiritual walk, for your life together as a couple and through challenging seasons.
You can use this book to help you to pray on your own or as a couple, and it makes a great wedding, anniversary or Valentines Day gift.
As Nancy Guthrie says in her foreword:
There is a great deal we can do for our spouses. But there is so much that only God can do, so much that only he can develop, and so much that only he can provide. So we pray. And as we pray instead of worry, pray instead of complain, pray instead of strategize, we find that God is not only doing a work in our spouse; he’s doing a work in us too. -
Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$14.99Add to cartTells children that whatever they do and wherever they go, your greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus.
Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up: jobs they might have, places they might go, people they might meet. And parents and carers love to encourage and support them. But for Christian parents and carers, their greatest hope for their children, their dream of all dreams, is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.
As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, express to them your biggest dream with this beautiful illustrated rhyming children’s book.
As well as teaching children about the only thing that really matters in life, this book also reminds parents that telling their kids about Jesus is more important than anything else.
Makes a wonderful gift for a wide range of children-from 3 year olds to 8 year olds and even beyond-for birthdays, Christmas or graduation.
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5 Things To Pray For Your Kids
$7.99Add to cartPraying That God Will…
Save My Child
Fill My Child With Spiritual Fruit
Watch Over My Child
Praying That My Child Will…
Have Confidence In Jesus
Experience God’s Greatness
Delight In God’s Word
Live In Harmony With Others
Be Wise
Prayerfully Seek God
Be Content In All Things
Love Others
Stand Firm
Praying That I Will…
Share The Goodness Of God
Create A Home Of Patience And Kindness
Trust The Lord With My Child
Praying For My Child When They Are…
Suffering From Disappointment, Loss, Or Hurt
Making Friends
Experiencing Change, Uncertainty, Or Fear
Lonely
Making A Difficult Decision
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Our culture says that the most important things for children are education, good health, treats, entertainment, and material things. Yet as Christians, we know that children’s spiritual health is the most important thing. So we need to pray for them, but where do we start?This little guide is both deep and do-able. Melissa Kruger takes us back to the Bible to show us what God’s will for children is, so we can pray in line with it. She selects 21 key areas of spiritual growth and character development. For each one, there are five short prayer prompts drawn straight from the Bible.
When we pray in line with God’s priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16)-and that’s a truly thrilling prospect.
This book can be used in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a particular need arises. Either way, its worth stepping out of the busyness of daily life for five minutes to pray meaningfully for your child, grandchild, godchild, or kids in your church-from tots to teens, and every age in between.