Books published by HarperChristian Resources

According to Karen Ehman, popular author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Ruth Schwenk, of www.thebettermom.com, it's time to stop the "e;Mommy Wars."e;Today's wives and mothers have been hoodwinked; convinced that serving their family is a subservient and antiquated role. Because of culture, family, friends, or lack of biblical teaching, many moms miss how valuable and powerful their calling really is. Some have bought into the pressure to be "e;Supermom."e; Others have believed the myth that they can "e;do it all"e; and do it perfectly.This six-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately) will encourage and inspire women to embrace their roles as mothers wholeheartedly yet realistically, whether they work outside the home, have a home business, or are stay-at-home moms. Mothers will find a fresh new vision for an age-old calling as they tackle the challenges and embrace the blessings of motherhood.Sessions include:Build Bridges, Not Fences: When Others Mother DifferentlyMothering Matters: Seeing the Hard Years as the Heart YearsAt the Top of the Tightrope: When You Try to Do It AllPressing the Pause Button: Taking Your Schedule from Racing to RestIn Armor of Their Own: On Revealing the Picture God's PaintingRaising Children on Your Knees: When Your Child Makes a Bad ChoiceDesigned for use with the Hoodwinked Video Study (sold separately).

The Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God's kingdom and challenges users to examine and live their daily lives in light of God's Word.

The Father's Plan: A Bible Study for Dads encourages men at every age and stage of life to strengthen their relationship with God, building a legacy of faith to leave for future generations.

In this study guide, popular author and pastor Dr. Charles Stanley demonstrates how readers can hurdle the roadblocks that stand between them and their goals. They will discover that God wants His children to succeed and has designed and equipped them for that purpose.

Dr.Charles Stanley's new series of Bible study guides features insights and wisdom of this beloved pastor and author. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world. Each title takes a unique fourfold approach to get the most out of Bible study time-emphasizing personal identifications with the Scripture passage, recognition of your emotional response, reflection of the passage's meaning and application, and taking steps to apply what's been learned. This is a sound way to explore the Word of God.

People of the Spirit takes a close look at the third Person of the Trinity. It focuses on the gifts and fullness offered by the Holy Spirit of God. This study will lead you to a greater understanding of the ministry of the Holy Spirit and point you toward personal fulfillment of 1 Corinthians 14:1: 'Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts.'

The Tale of Two Sons Workbook, one of America's greatest Bible teachers takes readers deeper into Luke 15 than they've ever been before, revealing insights into the culture of Jesus' day and a surprise secret ending.

Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.

Overcome the fears in your life and learn to embrace the fullness that comes with being a child of God. Overcoming Fear includes a foreword by Luci Swindoll.

Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.

Like the other study guides in the Journey to Freedom series, this study will help people change the things in their life that keep them from fulfilling their purpose and living their life to its fullest potential.

Like the other study guides in the Journey to Freedom series, this study will focus specifically on living anew after a loss, while helping people change the things in their life that keep them from fulfilling their purpose and living their life to its fullest potential.

Like the other study guides in the Journey to Freedom series, this study will focus on enhancing people's self-esteem, while helping them change the things in their life that keep them from fulfilling their purpose and living their life to its fullest potential.

If you're feeling thirsty-if you're spiritually dehydrated-if you know there's got to be more to faith than what you're experiencing-then take the Plunge!

Love Does, a five-session, video-based small group study, you will discover the whimsy of New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff through a sometimes humorous, thought-provoking, meaningful lesson that makes faith in God simple and real.

In this six-session study, Lysa uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and 'been there' humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day.

It's time to lay your heart and soul bare before the Lord and say, "I'm not okay, and I need your help." Say goodbye to that person you've been pretending to be and celebrate the person God created you to be: a gloriously imperfect mess who is loved by a perfect and holy God.

Shame has no place in the purpose, plan, and destiny God has for us because shame lies to us, robs us of the freedom we long for, and shackles us in the prison of our past. In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), author and teacher Christine Caine weaves examples from her life with those of biblical characters who failed but overcame their shame to show how God heals us and redeems us. In her passionate style, she explains that if we want to change our futures, we have to believe God is bigger than our mistakes, our inadequacies, our pasts, and our limitations. We have to believe God created us for a unique purpose, has a specific plan for us, and has a powerful destiny he wants us to fulfill.God has already won the victory over sin and its shame, and we do not need to spend our lives believing the lies of the deceiver. Instead, we can allow ourselves to be defined by God's truth and choose to see ourselves the way God doesthrough the lens of his eternal perspective. So join the journey. Stop merely existing and start thriving. Lay hold of the power of Jesus Christ today and step into his futurea beautiful, full, life-giving future filled with purpose. You can live unashamed!Sessions include:Run, Don't Hide (21:00)Today Is the Day (19:00)Posses Your Inheritance (23:00)God Never Wastes a Hurt (20:00)Highly Unlikely (23:00)Designed for use with the Unashamed Video Study 9780310698735 (sold separately).

John Walton, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, and Mark Strauss, professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary San Diego, provide participants with an overview of the key themes, events, and characters in the entire Bible.

This seven-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume twelve of the That the World May Know series. Are you going through a difficult period of life? The loss of a loved one? Unemployment? A crisis of faith? During these desert times, it's easy to think God has disappeared. In Walking with God in the Desert you'll discover that it's only when we are totally dependent on him that we find God is closer than ever and can experience his amazing grace and provision.Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.Each lesson:Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVDIncludes sidebars, maps, photos and other study toolsFeatures questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflectionIncludes 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.Filmed on location in the Sinai Desert, Wadi Nasb, Judea Wilderness, Mount Sinai, Negev and En Gedi, these illuminating "e;faith lessons"e; afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.Lessons include:Join the Journey Filmed in the Sinai DesertIt's Hot Here and There's No Way Out Filmed in Wabi NasbHelp is Here Filmed in Wadi NasbWhen Your Heart Cries Out Filmed in the Judea WildernessThey Were Not Wandering Filmed on Mount SinaiEars to Hear Filmed in NegevThere's Hope in the Desert Filmed in En Gedi Designed for use with the Walking with God in the Desert Video Study (sold separately).

This five-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eleven of the That the World May Know filmed-on-location DVD and Discovery Guide series. In this study, God's story continues with the intense devotion of his people. Discover how their passionate faith prepares the way for Jesus and his ultimate act of obedience and sacrifice at the cross. Then, be challenged in your life to live as they did by every word that comes from the mouth of God.Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.Each lesson:Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVDIncludes sidebars, maps, photos and other study toolsFeatures questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflectionIncludes 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.Filmed on location in Qumran, Machaerus, En Gedi, Jerusalem and Gethsemane, these illuminating "e;faith lessons"e; afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.Lessons include:The Way of the Essenes Filmed in QuamranThe Way of John the Baptist Filmed in MachaerusInto the Desert to Be Tested Filmed in En GediThe Last Passover Filmed in JerusalemThe Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope Filmed at Gethsemane Designed for use with the Early Church Video Study (sold separately).