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Gifts: The Joy of Serving God

Gifts: The Joy of Serving God

by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling

Gifted--that’s you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant’s heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world--without wipin… Read more…

Parables

Parables

by John Ortberg and Kevin & Sherry Harney

Six-session small group studies to build true community within the church and among the worldParables: Jesus, the wisest man who ever lived, had much to say about God, the human heart, the future, life, anger, love, and everything that mattered. Digging into the treasure trove of the wisdom and truth hidden in his parables will stretch minds, feed souls, pie… Read more…

Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship

Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship

by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling

Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic. Clearly, it is an important issue--and a touchy one! Deep down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities.Giving demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility—it’s an adventure. As you study the connection betw… Read more…

Growth: Training vs. Trying

Growth: Training vs. Trying

by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling

What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That’s exactly what God has in mind for you! You’ll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you… Read more…

1 John: Love Each Other

1 John: Love Each Other

by John Ortberg and Kevin & Sherry Harney

When God pours out his love, our parched lives are revived and our thirsty souls satisfied. What is the secret of receiving more of God's love and of giving it freely to others? The book of I John calls us back to the basics of loving God and one another. Do you long to experience God's mercy and goodness in deeper ways and extend them to others? Wou… Read more…

2 Corinthians: Serving from the Heart

2 Corinthians: Serving from the Heart

by John Ortberg and Kevin & Sherry Harney

Extend the Compassion and Grace of Jesus Jesus came to serve, sacrifice, and die. His humble lifestyle flies in the face of the conventional wisdom of a society that is fixated on getting more and scraping our way to the top. Not only did the Savior model a life of extraordinary service, he called his followers to join him in this mission. In 2 Corinthians w… Read more…

Daniel: Pursuing Integrity

Daniel: Pursuing Integrity

by John Ortberg and Kevin & Sherry Harney

Stand Strong in Life’s Furnaces How do you respond when the bottom drops out? What happens to your character quotient when things don’t go the way you planned? How do you react when the temperature is rising, you are under attack, and God seems far away? Daniel discovered that the furnace experiences of life refine and define us. Spiritual integr… Read more…

Todos somos normales hasta que nos conocen

Todos somos normales hasta que nos conocen

by John Ortberg

¿Normal? ¿Quién es normal?Es seguro que usted no lo es. Tampoco lo es nadie que conozca. Ninguno de nosotros somos normales de acuerdo con la definición de Dios, y mientras más cerca estemos uno del otro, más evidente se hará esto. Sin embargo, para todas nuestras excentricidades, pecados y exabruptos, nos necesitamos los unos a los otros. Comunidad e… Read more…

Grace: An Invitation to a Way of Life

Grace: An Invitation to a Way of Life

by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling

Many Christians have an easier time being saved by grace than they do living in grace every day. But grace is at the center of the life God calls us to--and reflects the heart of the One who calls.These studies in Grace will help you make the connection between grace as a remote biblical concept and grace as a lifestyle--a reality you experience day in, day … Read more…

You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

by John Ortberg

We all have stuff—and stuff is important. Our homes, jobs, hobbies, wardrobe, and toys make this life more enjoyable. But if our entire perspective is colored by our “things” we lose sight of the temporal nature of all that we have. This easy-to-read gift book leads the reader to consider what’s ultimately important and encourages a healthier pers… Read more…

Look Through God-Colored Glasses

Look Through God-Colored Glasses

by John Ortberg

It’s easy to recognize God in a church service or while attending a wedding or a funeral. But it’s easy to forget about Him in the busyness of our daily lives. This gift book encourages the reader to notice God in the everyday happenings around us. Whether it’s a smile from a co-worker, the love of a spouse, the sound of the ocean, or a look at the … Read more…

Groups: The Life-Giving Power of Community

Groups: The Life-Giving Power of Community

by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling

Community is God’s idea. Only in community can we know and be known, love and be loved, celebrate others and be celebrated by them. And only through close, transparent relationships can we be transformed as individuals.Groups invites you to enjoy the rewards--and embrace the risks--of community. Step by step, this study will challenge and encourage you to … Read more…


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