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From skepticism to sunrise, your journey to early mornings can transform your days. What was once a struggle is now my 'Great Morning'—a time for Gratitude, Reflection, Exaltation, Ask, and Trust. In the quiet dawn, I found a sanctuary where gratitude and supplication blend, where my soul finds its rhythm in conversation with God. Find in the dawn a promise of spiritual awakening and the extraordinary in the ordinary act of rising early. Join Tara Beth in discovering the serenity of a GREAT Morning.The practice of waking early to seek God's presence is woven into the fabric of God's Word, tracing its roots through the stories of prophets, kings, and ordinary individuals who found solace, guidance, and strength in the morning light. It is a practice that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries, uniting generations of believers in a shared pursuit of spiritual awakening.In this six-session video Bible study, she delves into the scriptures, uncovers the significance of the morning watch—the time when the world transitions from darkness to light—and Tara explores the transformative power of aligning our first waking thoughts with God. From the Gospels to the Psalms, from the wisdom literature to the historical narratives, the Bible resounds with the call to seek God early, to set the tone of our day with prayer, and to surrender the unfolding hours to His presence.To those who scoff at the idea of being morning people, she extends an invitation: embrace the challenge, not as a forced routine but as an opportunity for communion. The dawn holds a promise—a promise of self-discovery, of spiritual awakening, and of encountering the extraordinary in the ordinary act of rising early for morning prayer.

There is a place for you in God's grand narrative.If you step back and look at the full story of God, you begin to see how he gathers seemingly loose and broken threads and masterfully weaves them into a beautiful tapestry. You'll see a story of covenants (or promises) made by a faithful God to his people. And you’ll see that these promises build toward fulfillment in Jesus Christ and invite us to weave our lives into God's larger narrative.In this six-week video Bible study (video access included), pastor Tara Beth Leach illustrates these covenants as sacred threads. She paints a vivid picture of God's redemptive weaving and will help you see your own life as one of those threads—part of a plan that has always existed and is still unfolding today. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately). Sessions and video run times:The Covenant with Noah (23:38)The Covenant with Abraham (22:44)The Covenant with Moses (19:32)The Covenant with David (23:27)The Fulfillment of the Covenants in Jesus (17:05)Threaded Together (21:34) Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Have you found your place in God's story?This six-week Bible study by author and pastor Tara Beth Leach explores the sacred threads found in the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenants, helping you see God's redemptive hand in your life. No matter where you are in the story, there's a place for you in His plans for restoration and renewal.Sessions and video run times:The Covenant with Noah (23:30)The Covenant with Abraham (23:00)The Covenant with Moses (19:30)The Covenant with David (23:30)The Fulfillment of the Covenants in Jesus (17:00)Threaded Together (21:30)Designed for use with Threaded Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, sold separately.

Many people struggle to make time for God in their busy schedules or just aren't morning people--this book addresses those issues by helping Christians establish (and stick with) a spiritual morning routine.The practice of waking early to seek God's presence is woven into the fabric of God's word. From the Gospels to the Psalms, from the wisdom literature to the historical narratives, the Bible resounds with the call to seek God early, to set the tone of our day with prayer, and to surrender the unfolding hours to his presence.In The GREAT Morning Revolution, Tara Beth Leach shares how she adopted the ritual of rising early and discovered the transformative power of mornings with God--and she invites you to do the same. With practical guidance, spiritual encouragement, and a structured-yet-flexible approach, she shows you how to find sacred serenity in the early hours that will reshape your perspective and deepen your relationship with God.The GREAT acronym provides guidance for your morning routine and can be adapted to meet your lifestyle and personal needs:Gratitude: Start each day with a grateful heart and recognize blessings that are often overlooked.Reflection: Examine your thoughts, actions, and motivations before a holy and gracious God.Exalt: Praise and honor God's goodness in your life.Ask: Present your requests to God and open yourself up to the guidance that comes from seeking God.Trust: Surrender to God's will, leading to peace and reassurance throughout the day.The book also provides tools for building the discipline needed for habit formation and lasting change.For those who desire a deeper relationship with God but have trouble setting aside time for Him, The GREAT Morning Revolution holds a promise of renewal.

Outreach Resource of the Year Something is not right. The witness of the church in North America is eroding. Many Christians are alarmed by the decline in church attendance and seek a culprit. Too often, we point the finger away from the church, make culture the enemy, and build walls between us and others. But our antagonism and enemy-making are toxins that further eat away at our witness. Is there a better way? Tara Beth Leach could easily be one of those millennials giving up on the church. Instead, she is a pastor who loves the church and is paradoxically hopeful for its future. In an era where the church has lost much of its credibility, Leach casts a radiant vision for Christians to rediscover a robust, attractive witness. We need to name the toxic soil we've grown in, repent for past wrongs, and lean into a better way to become the church that Jesus proclaimed we would be. Leach casts down idolatrous false images of God to recover a winsome picture of a kingdom of abundance and goodness. We can be sustained by practices that will tune our hearts to God's and form us into the radiant communities God intends for us and those around us.

We are in a season of church meltdown.The apostle John--the beloved disciple and the author of the Gospel by the same name--wrote letters to churches caught in a turbulent season of leadership failures, divisions over interpretation and practice, church splits, and even a powerful leader stirring up dissent. Sound familiar? It seems as though the church is melting under an angry heat wave of national politics, racism, injustice, and abuse.Is there any hope?Tara Beth Leach invites us to listen for John's guidance to the church. The same message John sent to Christians in his day is also a message for us today Darkness seems to surround us, leaving so many without hope. But Jesus, the Light of the world, invites his followers to share that light with others and become the kind of community that brings love, hope, and healing to every darkened space.Join us for these next six weeks and learn to live in the light A New Bible Study Experience From IVP These Bible studies offer you a fresh opportunity to engage with Scripture. Each study includes: weekly group sessions--for a group of any sizeaccess to weekly teaching videosfive days of individual study and reflection each weekThe refreshing, accessible, and insightful content from trusted Bible teachers will encourage you in your faith