A number of people I know often respond to the question "How are you?" with a one-word answer, "Blessed." What does it mean to be blessed? Can we bless one another? Take a further look at what it means to be blessed through this study.

Over the past several sessions, we have been watching as Ruth and Naomi faced major loss and the move back to Bethlehem. At this point in this true story, Ruth and Boaz are each presented with decisions regarding the future. This study will help you find a renewed hope.

Have you ever been faced with a "giant"? Are you facing one now? Sometimes when we are just minding our own business, going about our daily tasks, we come suddenly face to face with an overwhelming problem, obstacle or need. Our heart response to those giants will greatly affect our choices in the moments and days after that confrontation. Others...

When was your most memorable Christmas? Was it a holiday celebration as a child? Perhaps it was the first Christmas with your own child, or a special Christmas shared with family and friends while away from home. Following his memorable visit to Bethlehem, Phillip Brooks penned the words to this beloved Christmas carol. Join us as we reflect...

Broken.....and into the trash it often goes, in our disposable society. In years past broken things were not so quickly thrown out, but rather repaired when possible. Consider for a moment a broken human life. Are we apt to discard that? Consider the difference when brokenness is acknowledged and brought to the Master. Can He remake the pot?...

Related Reading: Real Life, Real Fear, Real Faith We live in a culture where stress dominates many of our lives. It is easy to become overwhelmed with our many responsibilities. Few of us know how to deal with these stresses in a healthy way and we continue to push ourselves and those around us. Calmness and peace are available to us as we...