{"title":"Study Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you prefer to study in a group setting?  If so, these group study guides will suit your study needs.  These resources are filled with thoughtful questions that will prompt discussion and enthusiasm among your study group.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"faith-on-trial","title":"Faith on Trial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Faith on Trial” is the theme of James’s letter to 1st century Jewish believers. Within its five short chapters, James puts their faith (and ours) to the test. He wants to know if our convictions and beliefs are genuine or a cheap imitation. The writer’s purpose is not so much to teach doctrine as to show us how the Word should become real in our lives and how we should conduct ourselves in an increasingly antagonistic society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis group study guide blends extracts from the Emmaus study course on James with observation, interpretation, and application discussion on the Bible text. Each chapter concludes with practical questions that will reveal how we measure up to the standard of genuine faith in Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 80\u003cbr\u003e Size: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003e ISBN #: 978-1-59387-044-7\u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1137121663\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IVYWDKQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 – Meeting James And His 1st Century Readers James 1:1\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – Growing Through Trials James 1:2–12\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – Resisting Temptation James 1:13–27\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – Purging Partiality James 2:1–13\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – Living Out Living Faith James 2:14–26\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – Training The Tongue James 3:1–12\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – Wising Up To Wisdom James 3:13–18\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – Curing Conflicts James 4:1–10\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – Eliminating Arrogance James 4:11–17\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – Enduring Oppression James 5:1–12\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 – Praying, Confessing, And Caring James 5:13–20\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 – Reviewing James Together\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmaus Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4978821252,"sku":"SG-FOT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Faith-on-Trial--frontcover.jpg?v=1441744504"},{"product_id":"gods-comfort-for-the-believers-heart","title":"God's Comfort for the Believer's Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eGod alone is the source of true comfort.\u003cbr\u003eThis 10 week study of 2 Corinthians takes an intuitive approach to the theme of God’s comfort for believers. Each lesson’s goal is to draw from a section of the letter a principle to guide the Christian’s daily life. After reading a Scripture passage, you will answer questions that have been written for both personal study and group discussion. The application questions will prompt you to think about biblical truth and its relevance to your own life.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay \"the God of all comfort\" use these studies in 2 Corinthians to comfort and encourage you through His Spirit, His Word, and His people. And may He make you, in turn, a comforter of others (2 Cor. 1:3-4).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnits: 0\u003cbr\u003ePages: 80\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN #: 978-1-59387-090-4\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1137143559\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IW1CZGA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Use This Study Guide\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 – Comfort in All Our Affliction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – Comforting a Repentant Offender\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – The Comfort of the New Covenant\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – The Comfort of the Light\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – The Comfort of an Eternal Perspective\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – The Comfort of Reconciliation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – Comforting Spiritual Leaders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – Comforting Others Through Giving\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – The Comfort of God’s Sufficient Grace\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – Comfort in Passing the Test \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Brown lives with her husband Ron near Sugar Land, Texas where they fellowship and serve the Lord at First Colony Bible Chapel. She has been active for a number of years in teaching women’s Bible study classes there and at Ladies’ Retreats at Sandy Creek Bible Camp. The Browns have two married children. Carol is also the author of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/living-for-god-in-an-ungodly-culture\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving for God in an Ungodly Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seeing-the-invisible-god-study-in-gospel-of-john\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeing the Invisible God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Carol Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4978970820,"sku":"SG-GCBH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/God_s-Comfort-for-the-Believer_s-Heart--frontcover.jpg?v=1441744575"},{"product_id":"living-for-god-in-an-ungodly-culture","title":"Living for God in an Ungodly Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Corinthian church was in trouble. The morally corrupt society in which those 1st century Christians were living had taken its toll on their values and thinking. We Christians of the 21st century can identify with them: the surrounding culture infiltrates our minds and weakens our commitment and testimony for Christ. Praise God that the apostle Paul’s Spirit-inspired solutions recorded in Scripture span the centuries!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis study of 1 Corinthians takes a thematic and practical approach to the book, recognizing that God’s Word is ever-relevant and up-to-date as a guide to the Christian’s daily life. Each of the thirteen lessons suggests a practical action or attitude through which we may better live for God in the ungodly culture of our day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.5\"x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN #: 978-1-59387-061-4\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1136355652\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01ISH9EY4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How to use this Study Guide\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eLiving for God in an Ungodly Culture\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 – By Being Thankful for All Other Believers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – By Being Wise through the Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – By Being Grieved Over Sin\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – By Being Separate from the World\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – By Being Honorable, Whether Married or Single\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – By Being Humble Toward Other Believers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – By Being Orderly in Church Practice\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – By Being One Body\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – By Loving in All that We Do\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – By Being a Builder of Other Believers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 – By Being Confident of the Resurrection\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 – By Being Victorious as We await Christ's Coming\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 – By Being Generous to those in Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carol Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4979024772,"sku":"SG-LGUC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Living-for-God-in-an-Ungodly-Culture--frontcover.jpg?v=1441744668"},{"product_id":"run-the-race","title":"Run the Race","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs following Christ worth it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was the issue the author of the book of Hebrews addressed when he wrote to 1st century Jewish Christians who were suffering for their allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ. In his efforts to encourage them to stay the course he told them it is by faith that we endure to the end. He describes this faith in chapter 11 by giving examples of how a number of Old Testament saints lived it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese testimonies to enduring faith are the focus of Run the Race. As you study you will be encouraged to live your own life with endurance in the things of God, and by doing so you will please the Lord Jesus now and be ready for His return.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 80\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN #: 978-1-59387-063-8\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1137133386\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IYHO54W\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 – Enduring the Race by Faith\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Worship\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Fellowship\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Obedience\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Trust\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Hope\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Faithfulness\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Following\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Commitment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – Enduring in Faith with respect to Trials\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 – Enduring in Faith unto Death\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 – Enduring in Faith out of Love\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 – Reviewing the Heroes of the Faith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marilyn Burson, former missionary to France and smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, has been teaching Bible studies for 20 years. She has written a variety of other practical study guides published by ECS Ministries including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmausworldwide.org\/products\/to-god-be-the-glory?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=68dea9833\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo God Be the Glory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Marilyn lives with her husband in Florida where she continues to serve in their church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Marilyn Burson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4979074884,"sku":"SG-RTR","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Run-the-Race--frontcover.jpg?v=1441744735"},{"product_id":"seeing-the-invisible-god-study-in-gospel-of-john","title":"Seeing the Invisible God (Study in Gospel of John)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Philip: “Lord, show us the Father.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Jesus: “He who has seen Me has seen the Father.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur God wants us to know Him. He sent His Son to us as “the Word,” the ultimate revelation of God to human beings. With the availability of John’s gospel, we don’t have much excuse for not knowing Him, for John records how God’s Son, in His walk on earth as the man Jesus Christ, explained and demonstrated to us the invisible God.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this unique 10-lesson study of some of Christ’s “I am” statements, we “see” the One He came to reveal and are challenged to live in light of that knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 114\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN#: 978-1-59387-268-7\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/seeing-the-invisible-god\/id1088974389?ls=1\u0026amp;mt=11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01CDJ77MO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Gospel of John\u003cbr\u003eAbout John, the Writer\u003cbr\u003eAbout This Study Guide\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 – The Word—John 1:1-18\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – The Messiah—John 4:1-42\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – The Bread of Life—John 6:26-71\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – The Eternal One—John 8:12-59\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – The Light of the World—John 9:1-41\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – The Good Shepherd—John 10:1-30\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – The Resurrection and the Life—John 11:1-46\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – The Way, the Truth, and the Life—John 14:1-31\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – The Vine—John 15:1-16\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – The One in Control—John 18:1-11\u003cbr\u003eLeader’s Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Brown lives with her husband Ron near Sugar Land, Texas where they fellowship and serve the Lord at First Colony Bible Chapel. She has been active for a number of years in teaching women’s Bible study classes there and at Ladies’ Retreats at Sandy Creek Bible Camp. The Browns have two married children. Carol is also the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmausworldwide.org\/products\/living-for-god-in-an-ungodly-culture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving for God in an Ungodly Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmausworldwide.org\/products\/gods-comfort-for-the-believers-heart\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod's Comfort for the Believer's Heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Carol Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4979128708,"sku":"SG-STIG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Seeing-the-Invisible-God--frontcover.jpg?v=1441744780"},{"product_id":"to-god-be-the-glory","title":"To God Be the Glory","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes my life glorify God?\u003cbr\u003eIn his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul focuses on God’s desire to display His glory in both the church as a whole and its individual members. First, he describes the marvelous salvation that God has provided for those who trust in Christ and His subsequent establishment of the church. He then details how we, His redeemed people, should live in light of all God has done for us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 12-week study of Ephesians addresses issues like church unity, elements that constitute a godly lifestyle, relationships in the family, relationships between believers, and the reality of spiritual warfare—all spheres in which we can display God’s glory before a skeptical world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN #: 978-1-59387-092-8\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1136371802\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IRXI1CU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 – To the Praise of God’s Glory—Ephesians 1:1-6\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – The Glory of God’s Grace—Ephesians 1:7-14\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 – The Surpassing Greatness of God’s Power—Ephesians 1:15-23\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – The Riches of God’s Grace—Ephesians 2:1-10\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 – The Establishment of God’s Peace—Ephesians 2:11-22\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – The Revelation of God’s Mystery—Ephesians 3:1-13\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – The Granting of God’s Strength—Ephesians 3:14-21\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – Walk in Unity—Ephesians 4:1-16\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – Walk in th e New Life—Ephesians 4:17–5:2\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – Walk in Wisdom—Ephesians 5:3-21\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 – Walk in Submission—Ephesians 5:22–6:9\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 – Walk in Strength—Ephesians 6:10-24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marilyn Burson, former missionary to France and smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, has been teaching Bible studies for 20 years. She has written a variety of other practical study guides published by ECS Ministries including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmausworldwide.org\/products\/run-the-race?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9512ae04d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRun the Race\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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We admire the trait, but sometimes it seems too sweet. Can I really be good? What does it mean to be good? And to what purpose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe apostle Paul filled his letter to his young co-worker, Titus, with practical teaching and convincing motivation on being good. Join Christine Schneider at her kitchen table in this inspiring study, especially for women. Discover how Paul’s instructions to believers on a Mediterranean island in the 1st century relate to you and me today. In addition, you will examine the excellent woman in Proverbs 31 for down-to-earth applications that will bring the teachings of the book of Titus into your home and church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, we can and must be good—and for the same reason 1st-century believing women were to be: to honor God and His Word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003e Size: 5.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003e ISBN #: 978-1-59387-005-8\u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDownload the eBook instantly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IYIDW5Y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 1 – Faith that Molds Character\u003cbr\u003eSession 2 – Ambassador Of Hope\u003cbr\u003eSession 3 – Authority To Lead\u003cbr\u003eSession 4 – The Dangers of Not Knowing the Truth\u003cbr\u003eSession 5 – The School of Good Character\u003cbr\u003eSession 6 – The Syllabus for \"Teaching What is Good,\" Part 1\u003cbr\u003eSession 7 – The Syllabus for \"Teaching What is Good,\" Part 2\u003cbr\u003eSession 8 – Amazing Grace\u003cbr\u003eSession 9 – \"There, But for the Grace of God, Go I\"\u003cbr\u003eSession 10 – Good Deeds Meet Needs\u003cbr\u003eSession 11 – Motivated By Hope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christine Schneider and her husband, Floyd, spent 15 years as missionaries in Austria, where they planted three churches. They planted a fourth one in Dubuque, Iowa. Christine has enjoyed watching women grow in their faith, as she teaches them to nourish their souls with God’s Word and then to pass on to others what they have learned. She is made her own study notes available in the Kitchen Table Studies series. Christine has also written two historical novels and previously taught a class on “Ministry of Women” at Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa. She has also written \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lessons-in-trust\"\u003eLessons in Trust\u003c\/a\u003e published by ECS Ministries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Christine Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4979206212,"sku":"SG-GFGS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Goodness-for-Gods-Sake--frontcover2.jpg?v=1457125876"},{"product_id":"lessons-in-trust","title":"Lessons in Trust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLessons in Trust\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e removes the veil of mystique from the lives of Eve, Sarah, and Mary to demonstrate how their lives relate to ours. Now. In the 21st century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith no examples to imitate, these women followed God through the uncharted wilderness of their experiences, to emerge as patterns for us. Their stories include some of the same struggles we deal with every day: temptations, grief, weariness, confusion, and fear. Their lives were defined by the degree to which they trusted God. And they learned—sometimes too late—that God’s way really does work best. In spite of their weaknesses and sins, they showed glorious moments of trust. God blessed them by including them in the Messiah’s family tree. If we learn to trust God more fully, what blessings might He have in store for each of us?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eSize: 6\" x 9\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN #: 978-1-59387-002-7\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the eBook instantly! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/id1137174089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/ibook_logo_new_small.png?16621938245337996909\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IW5SSU8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/files\/kindle_compact.png?16621938245337996909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons from Eve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession 1 – The Intrinsic Worth of a Woman\u003cbr\u003eSession 2 – God's Perfect Plan for Woman\u003cbr\u003eSession 3 – The Plan is Marred By Sin\u003cbr\u003eSession 4 – Putting The Pieces Back Together\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons from Sarah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession 5 – Who Am I Following?\u003cbr\u003eSession 6 – Putting My Whole Weight Down\u003cbr\u003eSession 7 – Attitude is Everything\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons from Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession 8 – Trust: A Personal Characteristic\u003cbr\u003eSession 9 – Trust Needs the Past to Go Into the Future\u003cbr\u003eSession 10 – Trust Finishes Well\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChristine Schneider and her husband, Floyd, spent 15 years as missionaries in Austria, where they planted three churches. They planted a fourth one in Dubuque, Iowa. Christine has enjoyed watching women grow in their faith, as she teaches them to nourish their souls with God’s Word and then to pass on to others what they have learned. She is made her own study notes available in the Kitchen Table Studies series. Christine has also written two historical novels and previously taught a class on “Ministry of Women” at Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa.\u003c\/span\u003e She has also written \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goodness-for-gods-sake\"\u003eGoodness for God's Sake\u003c\/a\u003e published by ECS Ministries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's What People Are Saying!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We have just finished this Bible study, Lessons in Trust, in a small women's group at Cornerstone Community Church in Des Moines, IA. We all gained so much wisdom from the Scripture and from her fine insights. The Lord has used it to bless many many lives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e– \u003cem\u003eKaren Clarkson, Iowa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Christine Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4979244804,"sku":"SG-LIT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/2413\/products\/Lessons-in-Trust--frontcover2.jpg?v=1457125862"},{"product_id":"ready-to-give-an-answer-leaders-guide","title":"Ready to Give an Answer – Leader's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ready-to-give-an-answer\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/ready-to-give-an-answer\"\u003eTo see accompanying course click here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe usually think of evidence as information presented in a court of law to convince a judge or jury that a case is true and believable. 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God has been revealing himself more and more through your study courses. I am truly grateful for you course of study and am looking forward to the next lesson.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003eJoe\u003cem\u003e, Texas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I must confess, before completing \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Give an Answer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, I did have lingering doubts regarding the existence of God, but no more. This course is the most convincing literature I ever had the opportunity to examine or research. I’m so convinced to the point where I can now say emphatically that I’ve been transformed all the way from being a skeptic-agnostic into a genuine true believer. 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