God created all of us for relationship with God and each other. Yet most people have felt left out at some point. For those with visible or invisible disabilities, attitudes and systems of ableism can particularly lead to deep hurt and barriers to fully participating in God's kingdom work. We all miss out when any members of the body of Christ are not included.

In this nine-session ...

Number of Studies: 9

The Old Testament tells the stories of fascinating men and women in relationship: couples who live with chronic disappointment, couples who overcome all obstacles to be together, in-laws who can't stand each other, a wife who risks death if she walks in on her husband unannounced, and a husband who takes back his wife when she becomes a prostitute. There are arranged marriages, fiercely loving marriages, ...

Number of Studies: 9

The way we think and feel about ourselves is one of the most important things about us—affecting our peace of mind, our creativity, and our ability to engage meaningfully in the world. Perhaps most importantly, it impacts our relationships with others, including our relationship with God. This eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study by Dale and Juanita Ryan is designed to help us take ...

Number of Studies: 8

Forgiveness is a door. It's the way to peace and joy. But it's a small door, and it can't be entered without stooping—or kneeling. And sometimes it is very hard to find. When we hurt the people we love, how do we go about restoring the relationship? When we suffer the pain of betrayal or injury or rejection from someone else, how do we deal with the anger and resentment we feel? In eight studies, ...

Number of Studies: 8

We are called to four great loves:

• to love God
• to love God's Word
• to love God's people
• to love God's purposes in the world

It is both an awesome task and a glorious opportunity. God promises to equip us for it. As Judith Allen Shelly leads you through eight LifeGuide^® Bible Study sessions, she points out tangible ways to love and serve the ...

Number of Studies: 8

Friends help you mature emotionally and spiritually. Friends teach you about forgiveness. Friends love you no matter what. Carolyn Nystrom leads you through ten inductive studies to discover what the Bible teaches about friendship. As you dig into the stories of friends like David and Jonathan or Ruth and Naomi, you will experience the riches of godly friendship for yourself. This ten-session ...

Number of Studies: 10

Written by grandparents and expert Bible study authors Phyllis and Andrew Le Peau, this LifeGuide Bible study explores the biblical framework for being a godly grandparent. In this nine-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, guides you in how to be a loving and caring presence in the lives of not only your grandchildren but also your adult children as they parent. For over three decades LifeGuide ...

Number of Studies: 9

God Has a Purpose for Us as We Grow Older

You can't change the fact that you are getting older.

And, indeed, you may not want to! Age brings many gifts and opportunities for continued growth. In nine-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Dale and Sandy Larsen help you discover the Bible's perspective on aging. You'll discover how God can effectively and powerfully ...

Number of Studies: 9

It begins with God. As you come to know of and believe in his everlasting love, you begin to think about loving others--through prayer, service, forgiveness and more. Phyllis J. Le Peau offers in these nine LifeGuide^® Bible Study to help you build a foundation of confidence in God's love for you. You will be encouraged and equipped to respond to his love by loving others. This revised ...

Number of Studies: 9

What makes a good marriage even better? How can you build an intimate relationship that endures? How do you live out your roles of husband and wife? The Bible takes a realistic and practical approach to these questions. In these eleven session LifeGuide^® Bible Study marriage, you'll discover how following God's design for intimacy helps you enjoy and grow your marriage to the full. ...

Number of Studies: 11

Motherhood is complicated. It can bring about feelings of deep love and joy, frustration, helplessness, tenderness, guilt, contentment and longing—all in an hour! In these ten-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study on biblical motherhood, student minister and mother Patty Pell helps you discover the truth about who you are, who God is and how he sees you. As you learn to rest in your identity ...

Number of Studies: 10

Parenting is hard work, full of tough choices and new situations. And many voices compete with ours for our children's attention. In a rapidly changing world, how can we parent in a way that will cause our children to love Christ deeply and live for him? These nine-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study by Richard Patterson Jr. address nine parenting challenges, pointing us directly to time-tested ...

Number of Studies: 9

This ten-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study includes ten sessions exploring service in a variety of contexts: family, the physical creation, society, the city, neighbors, relationships, the church and the workplace. Looking inside ministry specifically, R. Paul Stevens examines examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love—from Genesis to Revelation. ...

Number of Studies: 10

Is being single a great adventure? Or is being single lonely and frustrating? What is God's "word" for your life in singleness? In this ten session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Ruth Goring leads you to explore these questions. You will learn to listen deeply to God, identify the gifts your life offers, cope effectively with temptation, make space for relationships, and grow into a sense ...

Number of Studies: 10