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After losing her fifty-nine-year-old husband to cancer, Dee Brestin wondered if her life was over as well. She ached for God’s comfort but felt utterly alone. Then she discovered a secret that suffering souls through the centuries have learned: She began using psalms and classic hymns to speak the truth to her fretful soul. The truths carried by these timeless songs—many of which Brestin includes in this book—can calm the most fretful spirit. They invite the wounded heart to be quiet before God, to rest like a child in the arms of a loving parent. Each of us must travel down roads of bereavement, betrayal, and broken dreams. The God of All Comfort will help readers find their way into the arms of God. With compassion and spiritual wisdom, Brestin draws on the difficult beauty of her own story as well as her skills as a Bible teacher to offer companionship, comfort, and hope. Data

God Created YOU to be A Woman of Purpose When you look at the Bible stories of women, many of them occur only in the Gospel of luke. In this 12-lesson study, renowned teacher and bestselling author Dee Brestin reveals a primary source for Luke--the women who traveled alongside, and who ministered to Jesus (Luke 8:1-3). Jesus exhorted women and validated their purpose in His Kingdom. You are precious and valuable in God's sight--come discover His purpose for you. In A Woman of Purpose, you will: See how God used Elizabeth to prepare Mary for Jesus' birth. Witness mary of Bethany as she "hung on His every word." Smile and understand as you read the account of Easter morning when the men said the "women's words seem like nonsense." Click here to obtain free Leader's Helps for A Woman of Purpose. This complimentary resource will help you guide your students to discover how Jesus exhorted women and validated their purpose in His Kingdom.

Diets don't work because they don't attack the root problem. That's why 99% of dieters gain the weight back. A Woman of Moderation is inspired by and works hand in hand with the successful program Setting Captives Free. Thousands of individuals have lost and kept the weight off because the root problem has been attacked. We overindulge our bodies when we are sad, bored, or anxious - for food is a temporary fix - but then it bites back. Learn how to distinguish between soul hunger and stomach hunger, and experience the joy, excitement, and peace of becoming A Woman of Moderation.

Learn what it takes to be a A Woman of Love in this eight lesson study. Through the inspiring story of Ruth and Naomi, women will be taught how to love each other, develop true and lasting intimacy and trust, and be loved in return.

When Friendships of Women debuted in 1987, it struck a chord in women worldwide. Now, women can learn how to nurture their friendshipos to new levels of intimacy and trust in their small group studies Together participants can discover how to increase the power and reduce the pain in their closest, most meaningful relationships.

How can we evaluate the claims of Jesus? Was He just a deluded prophet of the first century? A historical character out of step with his times? Or was He really who He claimed to be--the son of God? What were His claims? What response do His claims demand? This study guide is for anyone who has questions about Jesus Christ?

To be rich in friends is true wealth! These studies focus on the treasure of good relationships. Here you will find vivid profiles of friends in the Bible like Jonathan and David, Ruth and Naomi, Barnabas, Abraham, and Jesus-the preeminent Friend and Brother.

Centuries ago, the apostle John wrote to new believers to instruct them in how to live godly lives. Today, John's words still hold truth and power as we struggle and triumph in our desire to "walk in the light" with God and others. 1,2,3 John: How Should a Christian Live? invites us to grow in maturity as God's children while we learn more about what it means to live a radically transformed life.

Solomon compares God's wisdom to silver and hidden treasures. Colossians tells us that "in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." God's constant wisdom is expressed in different ways--in the proverbs of Solomon and the parables of Jesus. This study guide links the truths of the proverbs and the parables and applies them to contemporary living. 16 studies for individuals or groups.

The letters of Peter and Jude challenge you to recognize your identity as a chosen friend of God--and therefore, to live a holy life. Originally addressed to persecuted believers of the first century, these words encourage you to face trials with a living hope, certain of Christ's return, and warn you of the danger of false teaching and spiritual lethargy--advice as timely today as it was for the early Christians. If you are serious about understanding God's purpose for you, you've come to the right place.