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God's Good Plans for You in 2021 | Megan Fate Marshman

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when...

God Loves to Give People a Fresh Start | Louie Giglio

They say everybody loves a comeback story. And what’s not to love? A smaller, weaker, less capable underdog goes up against the bigger, stronger, more talented opponent. It seems as if the writing is on the wall and there is no way the underdog can...

Dream Big with Bob Goff

Once upon a time, as kids or young adults, we had big dreams. Now life has become a maze of responsibilities, obligations, expectations, and assumptions about who we are and what we must do. We know there must be more to life than we are...

Do You Need Rescue? | Rebekah Lyons

Through study and experience, I’ve come to understand four rhythms that help me replace stress and anxiety with life-giving peace and purpose. They help me nurture and sustain lasting emotional health. These rhythms aren’t complicated—Rest,...

Galatians: Accepted and Free | Jada Edwards

Sometimes the Bible can seem overwhelming. Where do you go for words of comfort when you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated in life? What book of the Bible do you turn to for wisdom about the situation you find yourself in? The Beautiful...

Recovering a Theology of Gender, Sexuality, and the Human Body

Learn more about For the Body & get 30% off by clicking here! As Christians, we sometimes feel discouraged and hopeless about the culture around us. Dozens of books have been written about the decline of the church. We may feel like we are just...

Bethlehem | Kathy Lee Gifford

In the first session of The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi , you’ll discover the significance of some of the details of the story of Jesus’ birth you may have overlooked. Why was Jesus born in a cave? What is the meaning of the manger in which he...

Are Christians the Bearers of Bad News? Philip Yancey

As a Christian, I have deep concern about how we represent our faith to others. We are called to proclaim the good news of forgiveness and hope, yet I keep coming across evidence that many people do not hear our message as good news. Surveys show...

An Unveiling of the Unknown | Margaret Feinberg

Mention the book of Revelation, and you’ll receive a spectrum of responses. Some will be intrigued, others fascinated, some perplexed, others hesitant, some nervous, others afraid. Toss around a mention of the number 666 or the beast, and some will...

Engage with the New Testament in 2021

Your heart is roughly 18” from your brain. So why is it so hard to not just read the Bible but to really absorb it? Deep down and where it counts. Why do we have trouble getting it in a way that transforms our life? There are probably a lot of...

Everything Changed When God Became Incarnate | The Story

The Story of Jesus explores the birth, life, and ministry of Jesus. Who was this Jesus? A new prophet? A scholar destined to be a great rabbi? Perhaps a political leader with the charisma to finally send the oppressive Roman armies, who controlled...

What Are You Studying in 2021?

This is a limited-time offer so order now for your Bible study, small group, Sunday School class, teaching series, or individual study! Save 50% on select studies perfect to start the New Year , plus free shipping on orders $30+. Take Back Your...

Women of the Bible Free Zoom Study

We are offering three Women of the Bible videos and resources! Join Ann Spangler and Jean Syswerda, authors of many bestselling Bible studies, along with seven of their friends, as they discuss women from the Bible who lived thousands of years ago...

Good Questions Lead to Better Decisions | Andy Stanley

My dad had a terrible habit. I thought it was terrible, anyway. He wouldn’t tell me what to do. Specifically, he wouldn’t tell me what to do when I didn’t know what to do and wanted him to tell me what he thought I should do. True, most kids don’t...

9 Points of Christian Unity for our Divided Times

Questions of social justice are not only explosive in today’s culture, they have become highly combustible within many churches around America. Just this morning I spoke with a dear friend whose church on the East Coast is splitting down the middle...

Make Better Decisions in 2021 | Andy Stanley

Every decision we make impacts our stories and the stories of those closest to us. There’s no getting around the fact that well-placed, appropriately timed, thought-provoking questions result in better decisions and fewer regrets. What if you had a...

Free Resources

Using How (not) to Save the World with your church or small group?

Using How (not) to Save the World with your church or small group?

Here are some tools to help: 

The Small Group Tool Kit includes two mobile-friendly invitation cards, reflection cards to enhance your small  group experience, and a worship song playlist curated by Hosanna Wong that can beplayed during small group meetings or personal Bible study time. 

The Church Tool Kit includes a downloadable poster, bulletininsert, invitation card, and Power Point slide.

Is your church talking about anxiety, depression and mental health issues? You should be.

Is your church talking about anxiety, depression and mental health issues? You should be.

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, gives a
searingly honest portrait of anxiety and depression and shows readers how to fight back and live free. He also has put together three free tools pastors can use to help their congregation have a productive conversation around mental health, including a discussion guide, sermon notes and key Scripture verses.