Melissa Spoelstra is a popular women’s conference speaker (including the Aspire Women’s Events), Bible teacher, and author who is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about helping others to seek Christ and know Him more intimately.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Theology and enjoys teaching God’s Word to diverse groups and churches within the body of Christ. She is a contributor to Girlfriends in God online devotional as well as Proverbs 31 ministries First Five app. She is the author of eight Bible studies (Acts, The Names of God, Romans, Elijah, Numbers, First Corinthians, Joseph, and Jeremiah) and four books (Total Family Makeover, Total Christmas Makeover, 30 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Stamina, and Dare to Hope). Melissa makes her home in Waxahachie, Texas, with her pastor husband and four kids.

Bible Studies & Books

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Acts

The Names of God

Romans

Elijah

Numbers

First Corinthians

Joseph

Jeremiah

9781501879654

Dare to Hope

9781501874352

30 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Stamina

9781501820656

Total Family Makeover

9781501848704

Total Christmas Makeover

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Want to see Melissa speak live? Interested in having her speak at your church or event?

Visit the speaking page on her website for a full list of upcoming dates, as well as contact information to book her for your event.

A sampling of forthcoming speaking appearances include*:

September 23, 2017 – Women’s Spiritual Retreat – Delaware Christian Church, Delaware, Ohio

September 27-29, 2017 – Church of the Resurrection UMC,  Leawood, Kansas

September 29, 2017 – ASPIRE EVENT – Tempe, Arizona

September 30, 2017 ASPIRE EVENT – Tucson, Arizona

October 8, 2017 – ASPIRE EVENT – Grace Polaris,  Westerville, Ohio

October 14, 2017 –  Women’s Retreat, Hamilton, Missouri

November 2, 2017 –  Mom2Mom Event – Hilliard, Ohio

November 4, 2017 – Amazing Grace Christian Church, Grove City, OH, Women’s Retreat

November 10, 2017 – ASPIRE EVENT – RiverGlen Christian Church,  Waukesha, WI

November 18, 2017 – ASPIRE EVENT – Eastern Hills Baptist Church,   Albuquerque, NM 

December 8, 2017 – Marysville Grace Brethren Christmas Dessert Speaker, Marysville, OH

Feb. 22-23, 2018 – Breakaway 2018 Retreat,  Lake Lanier, GA.

March 15-18, 2018 – ASPIRE Cruise

April 13-14, 2018 – Waxahachie Bible Church Retreat, Waxahachie, TX

April 20-21, 2018 –  Living Hope Women’s Retreat,  Marysville, OH,

April 30 -May 1, 2018 – Word of Life Retreat, Schroon Lake, NY

*All events subject to change

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Learn to awaken to God’s Spirit today and every day by studying the Book of Acts with Melissa Spoelstra.

Whether it’s because of distractions, busyness, or a case of the blahs, we can experience a drift toward indifference in our spiritual lives. We have a need for an ongoing spiritual awakening if we want to become more aware of God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives.

In Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life, a six-week study of the Book of Acts by Melissa Spoelstra, you will journey with the first followers of Jesus and witness the birth and growth of the early church through spiritual awakening to the power of God’s Spirit, message, freedom, grace, mission, and direction.

From their experiences you will learn postures that will help you attune your own spiritual heart to experience God’s presence, hear God’s voice, and see God at work all around.

This study offers a fresh encounter with God to prepare you to:
- Face daily battles
- Be able to discern the messages of our culture
- Be ready to share God’s love with others always

Components for this six-week Bible study, each available separately, include a Participant Workbook, a Leader Guide, and video sessions with six 20 to 25-minute segments (with closed captioning).


Access Abingdon Women and other Bible study video sessions, inspirational short videos, and children’s content available anywhere from any device from Amplify Media. Church or individual subscriptions for group leaders and members are available.

Start your free trial at AmplifyMedia.com

Amplify Media is a streaming service allowing churches large and small unlimited video access in order to discover, customize, and share diverse resources that encourage deeper discipleship and equip churches to pursue their mission with greater impact.

Learn more at AmplifyMedia.com.


Praise for Acts

If you desire to awaken to a fresh encounter of God’s power and presence in your life, this study is perfect for you! Melissa is a seasoned Bible teacher who knows how to guide you through complicated passages of scripture and challenge you to a deeper relationship with Christ. She’s one of my favorite Bible teachers and I highly recommend this study.

—Barb Roose, speaker and author of Surrendered: Letting Go of Living Like Jesus and Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ

Have you ever wondered, “Is there more to following God than just going through the motions?” The answer is YES! Melissa Spoelstra is a passionate guide, opening our hearts to the wonder and the power of God’s Word. Discover how God’s work among the early Christians is the same work He desires to do among us today! You’ll put down this guide encouraged, enlightened, and eager for God-at-work within you too!

—Tricia Goyer, bestselling author Walk It Out: The Radical Result of Living God’s Word One Step at a Time

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Today’s culture and others’ views, even those of other Christians, can present a distorted view of God. Some suggest God exudes qualities He does not possess such as being unloving or apathetic toward His creation. In a world where we find people creating God in their own image, studying God’s names can remind us that we are created in His. In fact, one of the best ways to know God’s true character and grow closer to Him is to study His names.

In The Names of God, Melissa Spoelstra leads women on an exploration of the many names of our triune God—from El and Elohim to Yahweh and its many combinations to names such as Abba, Jesus, and Holy Spirit…and many others. 

As women study the names of God, their ideas about God will become more grounded in what His names tell them, and thus more personal, allowing a greater trust in Him to share the details of their lives. Whether having walked with God for many years or just starting out in a relationship with Him, by the end of this study women will not only know more about God but will know Him better—because through the discovery of God’s names, they will discover Him!

Components for this six-week Bible study, each available separately, include a Participant Workbook, a Leader Guide, DVD with six 25-minute segments (with closed captioning), and a boxed Leader Kit containing one of each component.


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  • A six-week study of the names of God.
  • Inspires women to have a more personal and trusting relationship with God.
  • DVD features dynamic, engaging teaching in six 25-minute segments.
  • Strong, solid Bible study from popular Bible teacher and speaker Melissa Spoelstra.
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Find the good news that brings hope and spiritual renewal.

We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact that God has given us good news. We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. He stepped out of eternity and into time to send us His one and only Son. The gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace personally and to share with others. In this six-week study of the Book of Romans, we will be highlighting significant concepts regarding the good news about faith, grace, daily life, God’s plan, relationships, and eternity. Whatever bad news we may receive, in Romans we will find good news to encourage and transform us.
Join Melissa in taking a posture of listening and learning as we approach this powerful book packed with good news. Let’s ask God to do a mighty work in and through us as we study so that we might be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around us! 

Bible Study Features:

  • A six-week study of the Book of Romans.
  • Encourages women with the good news of the gospel, regardless of what bad news they are facing.
  • Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them.
  • Study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life.
  • Strong, solid Scripture study from popular Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra.

"All too often, God\'s Word can seem intimidating and hard to understand even, especially with books like Romans. In this study Melissa helps us take in the truths of Romans in a way that makes a difference in our lives today. Getting beyond the surface of reading God’s Word for feel-good feelings, Melissa helps us read to know God better and, as a result, build godly confidence that will stand no matter what may come in our lives." —Lynn Cowell, Author of Make Your Move and Brave Beauty, and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer

In a bad-news world, how deeply we need to bathe our hearts afresh in the good news of the Gospel! Melissa’s beautiful study on Romans makes room for an invigorating encounter. Her teaching and insight caused the words to leap off the page, leaving me more deeply enthralled with this important book of God’s great narrative.
—Allison Allen, Speaker and Author of Shine and Thirsty for More: Discovering God’s Unexpected Blessings in a Desert Season

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

Digging Deeper articles are available under PDF Downloads.

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Go the distance in the life of faith.

Life is like a rollercoaster. One day it seems that everything in life is good, and the next day it can feel like everything is falling apart. Then there are those in between days when we’re coasting along without much thought to the highs or lows. The prophet Elijah experienced this rollercoaster ride as well. One moment he was hiding out in the wilderness during a famine, being fed by the ravens, and the next he was on the mountaintop where God showed up in a powerful way with fire and then rain. Even Elijah grew weary of all the ups and downs, telling God, “I have had enough” (1 Kings 19:4). He needed spiritual stamina in order to keep on going and fulfill all the plans God had for his life. We do too!

In this six-week study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. Best of all, his story will challenge us but not shame us, because we’ll discover that Elijah was just as human as we are. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but ultimately, he chose to believe God. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season.

Bible Study Features:

  • Examine the life of the prophet Elijah.
  • Learn practical disciplines that give us spiritual stamina for every season in life.
  • Grow in faith and be inspired by an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God.
  • Be enabled to not just survive but thrive in the midst of the ups and downs of life.

The participant workbook, to be used along with the study\'s DVD, includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six sessions of about 25 minutes each, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components). A companion Prayer Devotional is also available.

The 30 Days of Prayer Challenge is available under PDF downloads below.

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Something in us aches for more—more hope, more joy, more freedom. All around us people are dancing to the steps of bigger, better, and faster, and we can easily join in without even realizing it. Before long complaining and comparing accompany our desire for more, yet we’re not any closer to filling the ache inside. God offers us another way.

In this study of the Book of Numbers, we’ll find a group of people that wandered in the desert for forty years, unable to enter the Promised Land because of their complaining, grumbling, and lack of faith. The New Testament tells us that their story was written to warn us (1 Corinthians 10:6) so that we would not make the same mistakes and suffer the same consequences. God sent his only Son to die to buy our freedom from the sin that leads to discontentment, and we find our own promised land of peace and contentment in the life he gives us.

By exploring Numbers we can come to identify the reasons for our complaining, learn contentment while being authentic about the difficulties of life, accept short-term hardship in light of the greater good of God’s ultimate deliverance, recognize the relationship between complaining and worry, and discover how to realign with God’s character and promises.

Together we will learn contentment as we discover more of our incredible God who truly is more than enough. Only God can fill that ache inside and help us focus on his provision and purpose in the midst of life’s joys and pains.

The participant workbook includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 20-25 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

Digging Deeper articles are available under PDF Downloads.

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Relationships are messy. Sometimes we struggle to get along, especially when there is disagreement. Often we find ourselves divided--even as Christians. How can we work out our differences and disagreements with humility and grace, always showing the love of Christ, while still remaining true to what we believe?

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians living in Corinth about this very thing. The cultural backdrop of Corinth was even more overtly sinful than our culture today, yet Paul boldly encouraged the Corinthian Christians not to ridicule one another or outsiders but to work together to show the love of Christ.

In this six-week study we will explore Paul\'s first letter to the Corinthians to learn how we as Christians are to deal with differences and divisions--whether in the workplace, neighborhood, school, home, social media community, or church. We\'ll discover that the answer is living and sharing the radical love of Jesus Christ, and we\'ll unpack what this means and how we can live it out day by day.

The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 25-30 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

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All of us know what it\'s like to be hurt or betrayed. Often it\'s a small breach such as being spoken to rudely or overlooked in a time of need. Other times we experience lies, gossip, or harsh words that cut us to the core. Some of us have endured unspeakable pain through abuse, adultery, or abandonment. God knows the pain we cause each other and longs to help us learn to practice forgiveness. Nowhere do we see forgiveness played out more fully in Scripture than in the biblical story of Joseph.

This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph\'s story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. As we study his dreams, his betrayers, his dysfunctional family, his struggle to forgive, and his journey toward reconciliation, we\'ll find truths that echo into our own personal situations as well as practical help for answering common questions, such as:

How do I stop dwelling on the hurt?
Is forgiving someone excusing what happened?
When will I stop having to re-forgive?
Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
How can I forgive and still set boundaries?
Is it ever okay not to forgive?

Whether or not you are working through a hurtful situation right now, you can learn from Joseph how to release your past and present hurts to God and allow Him to do a supernatural work of forgiveness in your life. God wants to use the very things intended to hurt you as a source of blessing in your life and the lives of others.

The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 20-25 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

Digging Deeper articles can be found at www.AbingdonPress.com/Joseph.

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When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope—a message that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we start? Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone. Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.

The participant workbook includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 20-25 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

Digging Deeper articles are available under PDF Downloads or at AbingdonPress.com/Jeremiah.

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Inspires women to have a more personal and trusting relationship with God.
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Strong, solid Bible study from popular Bible teacher and speaker Melissa Spoelstra.


Introduction
In this video segment, Melissa outlines the six weeks of study and explains the format for each day: Behold (learn about God’s character); Believe (move into deeper faith); and Bloom (being transformed).

Week 1
In this segment, Melissa explains how God sees the big picture as Elohim and the intricate details of our lives as El Roi. She recounts the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 to remind us that God sees and cares for us. Melissa also shares the story of Gladys Aylward, a believer in history who trusted El Roi as she cared for people in China.

Week 2
In this video segment, Melissa reviews the name El Shaddai, which means “all-sufficient God” and points out that when we recognize God’s sufficiency, we can pursue greater dependency. She unpacks several passages in the Book of Genesis to show how God wants to be our Source for relationships, provision, mercy, and blessing. Melissa also shares the story of Isobel Kuhn, who experienced God as sufficient to meet her needs.

Week 3
This video features Melissa as she talks about Yahweh Nissi, the Lord our Banner. She explores the story of Moses and the Amalekites in Exodus 17 to show how God helps us when we are weary in battle, and how we can trust God because He alone is the Solid Rock. She also shares about Susanna Wesley, who trusted God to come through for her.

Week 4
This week, Melissa focuses on Yahweh Shalom, the Lord our Peace. She reviews the story of Gideon as told in Judges 6:11-16, and challenges us to PAT (pray, appeal, and thank God) when anxiety threatens our peace. She also shares the story of Amy Carmichael, who relied on God as her Shalom and wrote 37 books despite being confined to her bed for decades.

Week 5
In this segment, Melissa talks about the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives. She challenges us to seek a deeper dependency on His power and guidance as we ask expectantly, live attentively, and surrender to His will. She also relays how Harriet Tubman relied on the Holy Spirit’s guidance as the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad.

Week 6
In this final video, Melissa highlights Jesus’ name, which means “Yahweh is Salvation.” She draws on Colossians 1:15-18 to encourage us give Him primacy by laying down our lives, clinging to Him, and putting priorities in the right order. Melissa also shares the story of Catherine Marshall, who pursued Christ with abandon despite difficulties.', 'alternative_name' => 'Video-DVD', 'subtitle' => 'His Character Revealed', 'parent_isbn' => array ( ), 'book' => 'No', 'title' => 'The Names of God - Women\'s Bible Study DVD', 'image' => array ( '774a26d3ec0d3' => array ( 'link' => '', 'index' => 0, 'caption' => '', 'url' => '/media/image/9781501878121.jpg', 'type' => 'image', ), ), 'retailers' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Amazon', '_id' => '57bc51474c5b61ac7de4f8ea', ), 1 => array ( '_display' => 'BAM', '_id' => '57bc52aa4c5b61ad7de4f8e8', ), 2 => array ( '_display' => 'Barnes & Noble', '_id' => '57bdf1d34c5b61fb493ba4cb', ), 3 => array ( '_display' => 'Christianbook.com', '_id' => '57bdf2c24c5b61ee493ba4cd', ), 4 => array ( '_display' => 'Cokesbury', '_id' => '57bdf31c4c5b61ea493ba4cc', ), 5 => array ( '_id' => '5ed1233f1280b12c756e5c19', '_display' => 'Bookshop.org', ), 6 => array ( '_id' => '5ed123c1ae7c30836ef899e1', '_display' => 'Get It Local. Today!', ), ), ), 3 => array ( '_id' => MongoId::__set_state(array( '$id' => '5fad2876a3f2ca01697b0662', )), 'isbn' => '9781501878206', 'status' => 'Active', 'binding' => 'Book - Paperback', 'author' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Melissa Spoelstra', '_id' => '57bdee604c5b61ef493ba4c4', ), ), 'pac_index' => 55, 'series_primary' => 'Yes', 'title_category' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Acts', '_id' => '5fad28760209151f09a9604c', ), ), 'publication_date' => MongoDate::__set_state(array( 'sec' => 1635742800, 'usec' => 0, )), 'base_price' => '17.99', 'study' => 'Yes', 'akamai_image_path' => '206/9781501878206.jpg', 'virtual_url' => '9781501878206', 'sale_price' => '10.99', 'description' => 'Learn to awaken to God’s Spirit today and every day by studying the Book of Acts with Melissa Spoelstra.

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Whether it’s because of distractions, busyness, or a case of the blahs, we can experience a drift toward indifference in our spiritual lives. We have a need for an ongoing spiritual awakening if we want to become more aware of God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives.

In Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life, a six-week study of the Book of Acts by Melissa Spoelstra, you will journey with the first followers of Jesus and witness the birth and growth of the early church through spiritual awakening to the power of God’s Spirit, message, freedom, grace, mission, and direction.

From their experiences you will learn postures that will help you attune your own spiritual heart to experience God’s presence, hear God’s voice, and see God at work all around.

This study offers a fresh encounter with God to prepare you to:
- Face daily battles
- Be able to discern the messages of our culture
- Be ready to share God’s love with others always

Components for this six-week Bible study, each available separately, include a Participant Workbook, a Leader Guide, and video sessions with six 20 to 25-minute segments (with closed captioning).

Introductory Session
Just as we can awaken physically, we can also awaken spiritually, opening our spiritual eyes and ears to experience the power and presence of God. Join Melissa Spoelstra in a s study of the Book of Acts exploring our ongoing need for spiritual awakening as we witness God’s spirit birth and grow the early church by awakening them to His power, message, freedom, grace, mission, and direction.

Running Time: 11:25

Session 1: Awakening to God’s Power
In session one, Melissa unpacks Acts 1-4 where we learn about Luke, the author of the book and about his heart behind it. As we explore awakening to God’s power we learn that we can’t manufacture passion for God but we can awaken to God’s power through his Holy Spirit.

Running Time: 32:56

Session 2: Awakening to God’s Message
Awakening to God’s message usually includes some level of mess. We learn in session two, in Acts 5-9, that God takes our messy lives, creates something beautiful, and calls us to His service. God also awakens us to a clarity about His message so that we can share our faith with others.

Running Time: 26:59

Session 3: Awakening to God’s Freedom
In this session, through Acts 10-14, Melissa recognizes the freedom that comes from fully awakening to God and learning to overcome legalism to prioritize the person of Jesus over any patterns and rules of religion. Explore the steps you can take toward greater freedom in everyday life.

Running Time: 23:42

Session 4: Awakening to God’s Grace
In this session, Melissa speaks on the importance of giving grace to others as God gives it to each of us. How do we faithfully engaging conflict with grace and intention? Based on Acts 15-19, Melissa walks through five steps to use in handling conflict and disagreement.

Running Time: 24:40

Session 5: Awakening to God’s Mission
In this session, based on Acts 20-24, Melissa deals with the issues of feeling overwhelmed or sometimes apathetic about our sense of mission and purpose. How do we find and sustain our power for mission through both our faithfulness and our dependency on God.

Running Time: 27:47

Session 6: Awakening to God’s Direction

In this last session, concluding the study with Acts 25-28, Melissa asks, as we awaken to God’s power, how do we hear God’s voice and direction in complicated situations? We look to the story of Paul’s journey for inspiration and discerning when to wait and when to move forward when seeking God’s direction.

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God calls us as parents to be key disciple-makers in our children’s lives, but if we’re honest, some days it’s a battle just to get them dressed and ready for school on time. How can you mold their hearts when sometimes you can’t even find their shoes?

In Total Family Makeover, author Melissa Spoelstra gives parents a way—a sort of spiritual track to run on—when it comes to building family discipleship. She focuses on eight key habits of growth:

•         Spending Time in Prayer
•         Reading God\'s Word
•         Growing Through a Mentoring Relationship
•         Finding Community in the Church
•         Serving Others
•         Taking Time to Rest
•         Giving Back to God
•         Sharing Your Faith

Disciples are made, not born. Whether your children are babes in arms or teenagers getting ready to leave the nest, making disciples at home starts with you! Give your family a makeover with this practical approach to helping your children learn what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

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Relationships are messy. Sometimes we struggle to get along, especially when there is disagreement. Often we find ourselves divided--even as Christians. How can we work out our differences and disagreements with humility and grace, always showing the love of Christ, while still remaining true to what we believe?

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians living in Corinth about this very thing. The cultural backdrop of Corinth was even more overtly sinful than our culture today, yet Paul boldly encouraged the Corinthian Christians not to ridicule one another or outsiders but to work together to show the love of Christ.

In this six-week study we will explore Paul\'s first letter to the Corinthians to learn how we as Christians are to deal with differences and divisions--whether in the workplace, neighborhood, school, home, social media community, or church. We\'ll discover that the answer is living and sharing the radical love of Jesus Christ, and we\'ll unpack what this means and how we can live it out day by day.

The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 25-30 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

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When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope—a message that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we start?

Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone.

Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.

The DVD contains six video segments of approximately 22-28 minutes each for use during the group sessions. Sessions include:


1) Raising the White Flag / Surrender (25:31)
2) Recognizing Counterfeits and the Real Deal / Idolatry (26:05)
3) Opening Our Ears / Listening (23:19)
4) Staying Spiritually Sensitive / Heart Issues (26:36)
5) Quitting the Blame Game / Personal Responsibility (28:07)
6) Finding the Source of Our Hope / The Promised Messiah (22:07)


All video sessions are closed captioned.

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All of us know what it\'s like to be hurt or betrayed. Often it\'s a small breach such as being spoken to rudely or overlooked in a time of need. Other times we experience lies, gossip, or harsh words that cut us to the core. Some of us have endured unspeakable pain through abuse, adultery, or abandonment. God knows the pain we cause each other and longs to help us learn to practice forgiveness. Nowhere do we see forgiveness played out more fully in Scripture than in the biblical story of Joseph.

This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph\'s story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. As we study his dreams, his betrayers, his dysfunctional family, his struggle to forgive, and his journey toward reconciliation, we\'ll find truths that echo into our own personal situations as well as practical help for answering common questions, such as:

How do I stop dwelling on the hurt?
Is forgiving someone excusing what happened?
When will I stop having to re-forgive?
Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
How can I forgive and still set boundaries?
Is it ever okay not to forgive?

Whether or not you are working through a hurtful situation right now, you can learn from Joseph how to release your past and present hurts to God and allow Him to do a supernatural work of forgiveness in your life. God wants to use the very things intended to hurt you as a source of blessing in your life and the lives of others.

The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 20-25 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

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We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact that God has given us good news. We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. He stepped out of eternity and into time to send us His one and only Son. The gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace personally and to share with others.

In this six-week study of the Book of Romans, we will be highlighting significant concepts regarding the good news about faith, grace, daily life, God’s plan, relationships, and eternity. Whatever bad news we may receive, in Romans we will find good news to encourage and transform us.

Join Melissa in taking a posture of listening and learning as we approach this powerful book packed with good news. Let’s ask God to do a mighty work in and through us as we study so that we might be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around us!

Bible Study Features:

A six-week study of the Book of Romans.
Encourages women with the good news of the gospel, regardless of what bad news they are facing.
Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them.
Study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life.
Strong, solid Scripture study from popular Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra.

The Leader Guide contains session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more—plus leader helps for facilitating a group.

"All too often, God\'s Word can seem intimidating and hard to understand even, especially with books like Romans. In this study Melissa helps us take in the truths of Romans in a way that makes a difference in our lives today. Getting beyond the surface of reading God’s Word for feel-good feelings, Melissa helps us read to know God better and, as a result, build godly confidence that will stand no matter what may come in our lives." —Lynn Cowell, Author of Make Your Move and Brave Beauty, and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer

In a bad-news world, how deeply we need to bathe our hearts afresh in the good news of the Gospel! Melissa’s beautiful study on Romans makes room for an invigorating encounter. Her teaching and insight caused the words to leap off the page, leaving me more deeply enthralled with this important book of God’s great narrative.
—Allison Allen, Speaker and Author of Shine and Thirsty for More: Discovering God’s Unexpected Blessings in a Desert Season

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We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact that God has given us good news. We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. He stepped out of eternity and into time to send us His one and only Son. The gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace personally and to share with others.

In this six-week study of the Book of Romans, we will be highlighting significant concepts regarding the good news about faith, grace, daily life, God’s plan, relationships, and eternity. Whatever bad news we may receive, in Romans we will find good news to encourage and transform us.

Join Melissa in taking a posture of listening and learning as we approach this powerful book packed with good news. Let’s ask God to do a mighty work in and through us as we study so that we might be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around us!

Bible Study Features:

- A six-week study of the Book of Romans.
- Encourages women with the good news of the gospel, regardless of what bad news they are facing.
- Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them.
- Study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life.
- Strong, solid Scripture study from popular Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra.


"All too often, God\'s Word can seem intimidating and hard to understand even, especially with books like Romans. In this study Melissa helps us take in the truths of Romans in a way that makes a difference in our lives today. Getting beyond the surface of reading God’s Word for feel-good feelings, Melissa helps us read to know God better and, as a result, build godly confidence that will stand no matter what may come in our lives." —Lynn Cowell, Author of Make Your Move and Brave Beauty, and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer

In a bad-news world, how deeply we need to bathe our hearts afresh in the good news of the Gospel! Melissa’s beautiful study on Romans makes room for an invigorating encounter. Her teaching and insight caused the words to leap off the page, leaving me more deeply enthralled with this important book of God’s great narrative.
—Allison Allen, Speaker and Author of Shine and Thirsty for More: Discovering God’s Unexpected Blessings in a Desert Season

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Christmas is far more than a celebration of an event from long ago or a modern holiday centered around shopping. Mindfully take time to listen to how God continues to speak through the Christmas story as the Gospel narratives centered around the birth of Jesus provide encouragement and revelation concerning the love of God and his wisdom for us today.

In Total Christmas Makeover, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra provides a practical approach for you and your family to turn your attention toward God’s grace day-by-day as you prepare for Christmas. This 31-day devotional presents key scriptures, ideas to implement with each reading, and questions for reflection to guide you in rediscovering rituals, relationship, and rest to connect you more deeply with Christ this holiday season.', 'series_primary' => 'No', 'alternative_name' => '', 'subtitle' => '31 Devotions to Celebrate with Purpose', 'parent_isbn' => array ( ), 'book' => 'Yes', 'publication_date' => MongoDate::__set_state(array( 'sec' => 1506834000, 'usec' => 0, )), 'title' => 'Total Christmas Makeover', 'akamai_image_path' => '704/9781501848704.jpg', 'image' => array ( '2da827c086439' => array ( 'link' => '', 'index' => 0, 'caption' => '', 'url' => '/media/image/9781501848704.jpg', 'type' => 'image', ), ), 'retailers' => array ( 0 => array ( '_id' => '57bc51474c5b61ac7de4f8ea', '_display' => 'Amazon', ), 1 => array ( '_id' => '57bc52aa4c5b61ad7de4f8e8', '_display' => 'BAM', ), 2 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf1d34c5b61fb493ba4cb', '_display' => 'Barnes & Noble', ), 3 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf2c24c5b61ee493ba4cd', '_display' => 'Christianbook.com', ), 4 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf31c4c5b61ea493ba4cc', '_display' => 'Cokesbury', ), 5 => array ( '_id' => '5ed1233f1280b12c756e5c19', '_display' => 'Bookshop.org', ), 6 => array ( '_id' => '5ed123c1ae7c30836ef899e1', '_display' => 'Get It Local. Today!', ), ), '_ord' => array ( '_all' => 75, ), 'base_price' => '17.99', 'sale_price' => '8.99', 'study' => 'No', ), 15 => array ( '_id' => MongoId::__set_state(array( '$id' => '5d66becaa93ca66a3d54534e', )), 'isbn' => '9781501838958', 'status' => 'Active', 'virtual_url' => '9781501838958', 'binding' => 'Video - DVD', 'author' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Melissa Spoelstra', '_id' => '57bdee604c5b61ef493ba4c4', ), ), 'pac_index' => 30, 'description' => 'Go the distance in the life of faith.

Life is like a rollercoaster. One day it seems that everything in life is good, and the next day it can feel like everything is falling apart. Then there are those in between days when we’re coasting along without much thought to the highs or lows. The prophet Elijah experienced this rollercoaster ride as well. One moment he was hiding out in the wilderness during a famine, being fed by the ravens, and the next he was on the mountaintop where God showed up in a powerful way with fire and then rain. Even Elijah grew weary of all the ups and downs, telling God, “I have had enough” (1 Kings 19:4). He needed spiritual stamina in order to keep on going and fulfill all the plans God had for his life. We do too!

In this six-week study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy.

Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. Best of all, his story will challenge us but not shame us, because we’ll discover that Elijah was just as human as we are. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but ultimately, he chose to believe God. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season.

The DVD contains six video segments featuring Melissa’s engaging teaching (approximately 25 minutes each) for use during the group sessions, and offers closed captioning.

Bible Study Features:

Examine the life of the prophet Elijah.
Learn practical disciplines that give us spiritual stamina for every season in life.
Grow in faith and be inspired by an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God.
Be enabled to not just survive but thrive in the midst of the ups and downs of life.


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In this six-week study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy.

Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. Best of all, his story will challenge us but not shame us, because we’ll discover that Elijah was just as human as we are. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but ultimately, he chose to believe God. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season.

The Leader Guide, to be used along with the study\'s workbook and DVD, contains six session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more—plus leader helps for facilitating a group.

Bible Study Features:

Examine the life of the prophet Elijah.
Learn practical disciplines that give us spiritual stamina for every season in life.
Grow in faith and be inspired by an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God.
Be enabled to not just survive but thrive in the midst of the ups and downs of life.


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Bible Study Features:

- Examine the life of the prophet Elijah.
- Learn practical disciplines that give us spiritual stamina for every season in life.
- Grow in faith and be inspired by an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God.
- Be enabled to not just survive but thrive in the midst of the ups and downs of life.


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In this study of the Book of Numbers, we’ll find a group of people that wandered in the desert for forty years, unable to enter the Promised Land because of their complaining, grumbling, and lack of faith. The New Testament tells us that their story was written to warn us (1 Corinthians 10:6) so that we would not make the same mistakes and suffer the same consequences. God sent his only Son to die to buy our freedom from the sin that leads to discontentment, and we find our own promised land of peace and contentment in the life he gives us.

By exploring Numbers we can come to identify the reasons for our complaining, learn contentment while being authentic about the difficulties of life, accept short-term hardship in light of the greater good of God’s ultimate deliverance, recognize the relationship between complaining and worry, and discover how to realign with God’s character and promises.

Together we will learn contentment as we discover more of our incredible God who truly is more than enough. Only God can fill that ache inside and help us focus on his provision and purpose in the midst of life’s joys and pains.

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Together we will learn contentment as we discover more of our incredible God who truly is more than enough. Only God can fill that ache inside and help us focus on his provision and purpose in the midst of life’s joys and pains.

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By exploring Numbers we can come to identify the reasons for our complaining, learn contentment while being authentic about the difficulties of life, accept short-term hardship in light of the greater good of God’s ultimate deliverance, recognize the relationship between complaining and worry, and discover how to realign with God’s character and promises.

Together we will learn contentment as we discover more of our incredible God who truly is more than enough. Only God can fill that ache inside and help us focus on his provision and purpose in the midst of life’s joys and pains.

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Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six 20-25 minute sessions, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

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The DVD contains six video segments featuring Melissa’s dynamic teaching (approximately 25-30 minutes each) for use during the group sessions, plus an introductory video.

Sessions include:

Session 1: In Christ Alone (1 Corinthians 1-2)
Session 2: Marks of Maturity (1 Corinthians 3-5)
Session 3: Everybody’s Doing It (1 Corinthians 6-8)
Session 4: Together for the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9-11)
Session 5: Living Love (1 Corinthians 12-14)
Session 6: Real Life (1 Corinthians 15-16)


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Nowhere do we see forgiveness played out more fully in Scripture than in the biblical story of Joseph. This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph’s story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. As we study his dreams, his betrayers, his dysfunctional family, his struggle to forgive, and his journey toward reconciliation, we’ll find truths that echo into our own personal situations.

The DVD contains six video segments featuring Melissa’s dynamic teaching (approximately 25 minutes each) for use during the group sessions. Sessions include:

Session 1: Acknowledging the Pain

Session 2: Waiting to Be Remembered

Session 3: Dreams Coming True

Session 4: The Roller Coaster Ride of Reconciliation

Session 5: Grace and Boundaries

Session 6: Moving Forward

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Nowhere do we see forgiveness played out more fully in Scripture than in the biblical story of Joseph. This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph’s story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. As we study his dreams, his betrayers, his dysfunctional family, his struggle to forgive, and his journey toward reconciliation, we’ll find truths that echo into our own personal situations as well as practical help for answering common questions, such as:

How do I stop dwelling on the hurt?

Is forgiving someone excusing what happened?

When will I stop having to re-forgive?

Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?

How can I forgive and still set boundaries?

Is it ever okay not to forgive?

Whether or not you are working through a hurtful situation right now, you can learn from Joseph how to release your past and present hurts to God and allow Him to do a supernatural work of forgiveness in your life. God wants to use the very things intended to hurt you as a source of blessing in your life and the lives of others.

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When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope—a message that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we start?

Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone.

Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.

The Leader Guide contains six session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more—plus leader helps for facilitating a group.

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Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone.

Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.

The participant workbook includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

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Find the good news that brings hope and spiritual renewal.

We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact that God has given us good news. We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. He stepped out of eternity and into time to send us His one and only Son. The gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace personally and to share with others. In this six-week study of the Book of Romans, we will be highlighting significant concepts regarding the good news about faith, grace, daily life, God’s plan, relationships, and eternity. Whatever bad news we may receive, in Romans we will find good news to encourage and transform us.
Join Melissa in taking a posture of listening and learning as we approach this powerful book packed with good news. Let’s ask God to do a mighty work in and through us as we study so that we might be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around us!

Bible Study Features:

A six-week study of the Book of Romans.
Encourages women with the good news of the gospel, regardless of what bad news they are facing.
Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them.
Study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life.
Strong, solid Scripture study from popular Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra.


"All too often, God\'s Word can seem intimidating and hard to understand even, especially with books like Romans. In this study Melissa helps us take in the truths of Romans in a way that makes a difference in our lives today. Getting beyond the surface of reading God’s Word for feel-good feelings, Melissa helps us read to know God better and, as a result, build godly confidence that will stand no matter what may come in our lives." —Lynn Cowell, Author of Make Your Move and Brave Beauty, and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer

In a bad-news world, how deeply we need to bathe our hearts afresh in the good news of the Gospel! Melissa’s beautiful study on Romans makes room for an invigorating encounter. Her teaching and insight caused the words to leap off the page, leaving me more deeply enthralled with this important book of God’s great narrative.
—Allison Allen, Speaker and Author of Shine and Thirsty for More: Discovering God’s Unexpected Blessings in a Desert Season

Romans Video Session Descriptions

Introductory Video
In this introductory video, Melissa provides helpful background information that gives us context for studying this letter written over 2,000 years ago.

Week 1
In this video segment Melissa explores verses in Romans 1 and 2 to show us how we can take off the masks we wear and get real about our need for God so that the good news can change everything in our lives.
Week 2
This week Melissa highlights parts of Romans 3-5 as she explores the good news about hope. No matter what our circumstances are screaming, we can put our hope in God’s steadfast promises that anchor us.

Week 3
In this video segment we look at parts of Romans 6-8 as we consider where our focus is. Melissa suggests that if it feels we are going through the motions in our faith, we need to check the volume on our spiritual headphones and let the music of the gospel be loud in our lives.
Week 4
This week Melissa highlights parts of Romans 9-11 to show us that God’s plan is better than ours and that He can redeem suffering and trials for good. She encourages us to look for where God is at work in the bigger picture of our lives.
Week 5
In this video segment Melissa lifts up verses in romans 12-14 to help us change the way we think about ourselves and others, stop pretending and posing in relationships, and honor those around us.

Week 6
In this final week Melissa underscores parts of Romans 15 and 16 to remind us that suffering has an expiration date and there is great hope to be found while we wait for that day.', 'series_primary' => 'No', 'alternative_name' => 'Leader Kit', 'subtitle' => 'Good News that Changes Everything', 'title_category' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Romans', '_id' => '5d66becac203ad2ca565fd63', ), ), 'parent_isbn' => array ( ), 'book' => 'No', 'publication_date' => MongoDate::__set_state(array( 'sec' => 1564635600, 'usec' => 0, )), 'title' => 'Romans - Women\'s Bible Study Leader Kit', 'akamai_image_path' => '023/9781501839023.jpg', 'image' => array ( '58902bcd9545a' => array ( 'link' => '', 'index' => 0, 'caption' => '', 'url' => '/media/image/9781501839023.jpg', 'type' => 'image', ), ), 'retailers' => array ( 0 => array ( '_id' => '57bc51474c5b61ac7de4f8ea', '_display' => 'Amazon', ), 1 => array ( '_id' => '57bc52aa4c5b61ad7de4f8e8', '_display' => 'BAM', ), 2 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf1d34c5b61fb493ba4cb', '_display' => 'Barnes & Noble', ), 3 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf2c24c5b61ee493ba4cd', '_display' => 'Christianbook.com', ), 4 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf31c4c5b61ea493ba4cc', '_display' => 'Cokesbury', ), 5 => array ( '_id' => '5ed1233f1280b12c756e5c19', '_display' => 'Bookshop.org', ), 6 => array ( '_id' => '5ed123c1ae7c30836ef899e1', '_display' => 'Get It Local. Today!', ), ), '_ord' => array ( '_all' => 116, ), 'base_price' => '82.99', 'sale_price' => '56.49', 'study' => 'Yes', ), 28 => array ( '_id' => MongoId::__set_state(array( '$id' => '5d66becaa93ca66a3d545352', )), 'isbn' => '9781501839016', 'status' => 'Active', 'virtual_url' => '9781501839016', 'binding' => 'Video - DVD', 'author' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Melissa Spoelstra', '_id' => '57bdee604c5b61ef493ba4c4', ), ), 'pac_index' => 33, 'description' => 'Find the good news that brings hope and spiritual renewal.

We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact that God has given us good news. We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. He stepped out of eternity and into time to send us His one and only Son. The gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace personally and to share with others.

In this six-week study of the Book of Romans, we will be highlighting significant concepts regarding the good news about faith, grace, daily life, God’s plan, relationships, and eternity. Whatever bad news we may receive, in Romans we will find good news to encourage and transform us.

Join Melissa in taking a posture of listening and learning as we approach this powerful book packed with good news. Let’s ask God to do a mighty work in and through us as we study so that we might be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around us!

Bible Study Features:

- A six-week study of the Book of Romans.
- Encourages women with the good news of the gospel, regardless of what bad news they are facing.
- Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them.
- Study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life.
- Strong, solid Scripture study from popular Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra.

The DVD contains video segments for each session of approximately 20-25 minutes each for use during the group sessions.

Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Participant Workbook, Leader Guide, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components).

Romans Video Session Descriptions

Introductory Video
In this introductory video, Melissa provides helpful background information that gives us context for studying this letter written over 2,000 years ago.

Week 1
In this video segment Melissa explores verses in Romans 1 and 2 to show us how we can take off the masks we wear and get real about our need for God so that the good news can change everything in our lives.

Week 2
This week Melissa highlights parts of Romans 3-5 as she explores the good news about hope. No matter what our circumstances are screaming, we can put our hope in God’s steadfast promises that anchor us.

Week 3
In this video segment we look at parts of Romans 6-8 as we consider where our focus is. Melissa suggests that if it feels we are going through the motions in our faith, we need to check the volume on our spiritual headphones and let the music of the gospel be loud in our lives.

Week 4
This week Melissa highlights parts of Romans 9-11 to show us that God’s plan is better than ours and that He can redeem suffering and trials for good. She encourages us to look for where God is at work in the bigger picture of our lives.

Week 5
In this video segment Melissa lifts up verses in romans 12-14 to help us change the way we think about ourselves and others, stop pretending and posing in relationships, and honor those around us.

Week 6
In this final week Melissa underscores parts of Romans 15 and 16 to remind us that suffering has an expiration date and there is great hope to be found while we wait for that day.', 'series_primary' => 'No', 'alternative_name' => 'Video-DVD', 'subtitle' => 'Good News that Changes Everything', 'title_category' => array ( 0 => array ( '_display' => 'Romans', '_id' => '5d66becac203ad2ca565fd63', ), ), 'parent_isbn' => array ( ), 'book' => 'No', 'publication_date' => MongoDate::__set_state(array( 'sec' => 1564635600, 'usec' => 0, )), 'title' => 'Romans - Women\'s Bible Study DVD', 'akamai_image_path' => '016/9781501839016.jpg', 'image' => array ( '7aaa4ebb8a4c3' => array ( 'link' => '', 'index' => 0, 'caption' => '', 'url' => '/media/image/9781501839016.jpg', 'type' => 'image', ), ), 'retailers' => array ( 0 => array ( '_id' => '57bc51474c5b61ac7de4f8ea', '_display' => 'Amazon', ), 1 => array ( '_id' => '57bc52aa4c5b61ad7de4f8e8', '_display' => 'BAM', ), 2 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf1d34c5b61fb493ba4cb', '_display' => 'Barnes & Noble', ), 3 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf2c24c5b61ee493ba4cd', '_display' => 'Christianbook.com', ), 4 => array ( '_id' => '57bdf31c4c5b61ea493ba4cc', '_display' => 'Cokesbury', ), 5 => array ( '_id' => '5ed1233f1280b12c756e5c19', '_display' => 'Bookshop.org', ), 6 => array ( '_id' => '5ed123c1ae7c30836ef899e1', '_display' => 'Get It Local. Today!', ), ), '_ord' => array ( '_all' => 120, ), 'base_price' => '49.99', 'sale_price' => '36.99', 'study' => 'Yes', ), ), )

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