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Pain. It is part of the human experience and one of the things that help us grow to maturity. But for some of us, the pain we have experienced feels crippling. Broken promises, dysfunctional families, damaged relationships, and rejection keep us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. The Bible, however, offers great hope for pressing on. From the book of Ephesians, learn who you really are and why the pain of your past doesn't have to obscure God's plan for your future.

For most of us, motivation comes from one of two sources: false guilt or grace! This series explores the many tendencies we have toward false guilt and teaches us how to live a truly grace-filled life. If your spiritual life feels more like duty than delight, this series is for you!

You should, you ought to, you know the Bible tells you to do it - but the thought of actually sharing your faith with another person gives you sweaty palms and heart palpitations. "I'm just not gifted in evangelism," you decide. "It's not for me." But it is! In Share the Love, learn how even you can move from being a "secret agent" Christian to a "public" witness as you develop the heart, skills, and perspective to naturally share Christ as a part of your lifestyle and relationships.

Is it possible to be a Christian without being religious? More than a list of activities, behaviors, and rules, this series will show you that the Christian life is, at its core, an ongoing relationship with the living God. You will discover how to live a life of faith; how to portray Christ's love and character in your everyday activities; how to know if you are growing spiritually; and how to develop a dynamic, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

God created you to work. And he created your work to be more than just "what you do for a living" but a place to fulfill God's calling in your life. According to scripture, work is the platform where you can experience joy, ministry, and personal fulfillment like never before. If you long to experience that kind of job satisfaction, this series will help you get there.

Do you need to restore your first love with Jesus, but the "world's system" has you stopped dead in your tracks? Do you yearn for that place where you and Jesus are so close that nothing can separate you; you're on the same wavelength and everything is clicking. This series will help you examine your direct line of communication with God.

Frightening to some, freedom to others, singleness is a fact of life for millions of adults today. But many of the issues surrounding singleness are unclear. For the Christian, what does godly living look like? What does God think of divorce? Is remarriage ever a biblical option? This series will answer your questions and help explain some of scripture's most important passages on this timely topic.

Are you busy, tired, stressed out, and stretched to the limit? Does life seem a little out of control? Are you running long on "to do's" and short on time? In the series, Balancing Life's Demands, you will learn how to put "first things first" and find peace in the midst of pressure and adversity. This isn't about clichés or quick fixes, just practical biblical insights to help you order your personal world.

It's the question. In fact it's the biggest issue facing the religious world today. Was Jesus a man or a myth? Do you have a clear picture of who he is? More importantly, can you articulate why you believe the way you do? In this series you will unveil the true identity of this mystery man from the pages of scripture. So, before you marginalize him as a mere man, write him off as a myth, or embrace him as Messiah, you should discover who he is really.

Is the Bible a mystery for you? Do you wonder where to begin and how to understand it? Would you like a brief sketch of scripture to help put the pieces together? In Exploring the Book, you'll receive an overview of both Old and New Testaments and teaching to help you understand God's word in your own personal life.

Would you like a fresh breeze to blow in your marriage? Do you long for a marriage where intimacy and communication are reality instead of dreams? Experiencing God's Dream for Your Marriage is a topical series by Chip Ingram that examines God's design for marriage, with practical instruction to help you make your marriage what God desires it to be.

Nobody likes a hypocrite, and nobody wants to be one. But for some reason, living an honest, authentic life is tougher than it sounds. God calls us to walk as "children of light", but many of us find ourselves living shadowy lives of part-time spirituality and then wonder why our hearts feel cold and our prayers go unanswered. If you'd like to know how to live a winsome, whole, and holy life, join Chip Ingram for this series from Ephesians 5.

Happiness depends on the happenings in our lives; joy depends on our perspectives. Join Chip Ingram as he opens God's word to Philippians 1 and explains how we all can enhance and enrich our relationship with God through living above our daily circumstances.

Chip Ingram teaches timeless truths about God's blueprint for parenting and offers a wealth of personal experience and practical help. With courage, tenacity, and focus, this series has the potential to forever change the trajectory of your family life and how you relate with your children.

In this series from Ephesians 4, you will learn how true life change can happen to you. You'll be able to identify the barriers that have held you back from receiving God's best, and you'll also learn how to break out of a destructive lifestyle, so you can become the person you've always longed to be. This fresh approach to spiritual transformation is designed to move you from the frustration of failure to the freedom you have in Christ.

It's no secret that marriage is in trouble in America. This foundational building block of society is crumbling before our eyes. And Christians are not exempt from this trend. There is hope. Despite the mounting pressure on couples, you really can have a great marriage, raise Godly kids, and experience a healthy, life-giving homelife with the stability to weather life's storms.

God's agenda for your life and planet Earth is under constant attack by the Enemy of your soul, who seeks to distract, derail, and destroy. It's the ultimate illustration of competing agendas, and eternity lies in the balance. Learn how to recognize and fortify yourself against Satan's schemes, even when you've taken a direct hit.

What is authentic Christianity? Is there more to being a Christian than knowing a set of facts? Is it just an emotional feeling? How does a person know if he's truly in Christ? This series, from the book of James, helps each of us discover the biblical foundation of our faith and provides clear-cut tests for knowing if our faith is genuine.

Psychologists tell us that boundaries provide security, protection, and self-esteem. Long before psychology, God provided 10 clear boundaries to protect his people from harm and give them the highest values ever recorded on the Earth. God's Boundaries for Abundant Living gives a fresh look at the Ten Commandments and will help you discover God's boundaries for your highest, best, and most abundant living.

Are you living under pressure? Doctors tell us that stress is one of the major causes of mental, emotional, and physical health problems in our nation. In this series, from Philippians 4, you will learn how to defuse the pressure in problem relationships and how to stop stress before it starts.