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What to Do When You’re Depressed About Body Size: Grieving Your Ideal Body
Grieving the lost dream of a “better” body that would “fix” everything, loss of youth, or loss of a body size you once had is a normal and healthy process.
Heather Creekmore,
3 Practices That Reveal God's Perfect Will — SAMUELDEUTH.COM
Would you like to know what God's will is for you? I know I do! So why is it often so hard for so many to feel confident about the purpose and will of God? There are many variables, but it's primarily because there are so many different opinions out there. We have the voice of my own feelings, my fa
Samuel Deuth,
3 Practices That Reveal God's Perfect Will — SAMUELDEUTH.COM
Would you like to know what God's will is for you? I know I do! So why is it often so hard for so many to feel confident about the purpose and will of God? There are many variables, but it's primarily because there are so many different opinions out there. We have the voice of my own feelings, my fa
Samuel Deuth,
When You Are Married to Your Pastor
Marriage is a partnership. “For better or worse” you said. (Or maybe you didn’t and should have!) Entering this commitment of a lifetime, you most likely underestimated how big a…
Vickie Munton,
The Difference Between "For" and "With" — Erica Barthalow
I’ve spent most of my life working for God. I grew up in an environment where we expressed our love for God through the things we did : we served, we sang, we went on missions trips, we did outreaches. Now please don’t get me wrong, I’m not criticizing, I have wonderful memories and lots of love
Erica Barthalow,
These Things Saith He Unto the Angel of the Church of Ephesus
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy wor…
Amanda Carey,
These Things Saith He Unto the Angel of the Church of Ephesus
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy wor…
Amanda Carey,
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? - Amy Lively
Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!
Amy Lively,
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? - Amy Lively
1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. A Second Cup Hebrews 5:8 1 Peter 1:1-25 and 1 Peter 3:1-5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: Specific Instruction, General Application Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:11–12 A Second Cup 1 Corinthians 9:22 Matthew 5:16 Luke 5:26 Luke 7:15–16 Luke 13:13 Luke 18:43 Acts 3:2–8 Galatians 1:24 1 Peter 3:1-22 Lesson 2: Conduct as Citizens and Slaves Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:13–20 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:13 Ephesians 5:21–22 Lesson 3: Conduct at Home and Church Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 3:1–7 and 1 Peter 5:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 3:3–6 and Genesis 18:1–16 Genesis 18:9–15 Genesis 18:15 Psalm 34:1-22 1 Peter 3:10–12 Lesson 4: Feel, Real, Deal Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:15–16 and 1 Peter 3:3–16 A Second Cup Matthew 26:69–75Mark 9:2–10Luke 9:28–36John 21:20–22 1 Peter 3:15 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!
Amy Lively,
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? - Amy Lively
Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!
Amy Lively,

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