Many people think of summer as a time for swimsuits, fresh salads and outdoor activities, but it can also be a season of temptation, with hot and lazy afternoons and enticing vacation cuisine! Healthy Summer Living is a daily devotional that will inspire readers to eat right and stay active during the break between the spring and fall sessions of First Place 4 Health. Written by First Place 4 Health members from across the country, each daily reading offers motivation for avoiding the unique temptations of the summer months, as well as six weeks of Live It Trackers, special tips for surviving vacation temptation, and summer - friendly menus and recipes. Readers will live the healthiest summer of their lives!

Many people think of summer as a time for swimsuits, fresh salads and outdoor activities, but it can also be a season of temptation, with hot and lazy afternoons and enticing vacation cuisine! Healthy Summer Living is a daily devotional that will inspire readers to eat right and stay active during the break between the spring and fall sessions of First Place 4 Health. Written by First Place 4 Health members from across the country, each daily reading offers motivation for avoiding the unique temptations of the summer months, as well as six weeks of Live It Trackers, special tips for surviving vacation temptation, and summer-friendly menus and recipes. Readers will live the healthiest summer of their lives!

Summertime is filled with sunshine, picnics at the lake, special outings, family vacations and celebrations. But it is also a time when disruptions in the normal routine can make it difficult to stay committed to healthy living. Fit and Healthy Summer is designed to help First Place 4 Health members and participants stay on course through their journey toward a balanced life. This six-week Bible study includes Scripture memory cards, six weeks of Live It Trackers and Prayer Partner forms, a leader’s discussion guide for group study and two weeks of menu plans and grocery lists . . . plus, a special “Summertime Helps” section to help readers deal with the unique temptations of the season! A rejuvenating, adventure-filled vacation begins with the choice of a destination, and the same is true of a healthy, well-balanced life.

Summer theme: Justice in the New Testament Matthew | Luke | 2 Corinthians | Colossians This summer, our lessons focus on justice as presented in the New Testament. Justice is portrayed as a primary characteristic of God's nature. Human beings are called to emulate God's justice toward one another. The writer for the student book is Randy Cross; the writer for the teacher book is David Mosser. God Is Just and Merciful The four lessons in this unit remind us that human interpretations of the Law must not conflict with mercy and justice as acted out in our daily lives. The lessons from Matthew look at conflicts between Jesus and the Pharisees on questions of mercy and justice. The lesson from Luke looks at how God dispenses justice and mercy. Jesus Calls for Justice and Mercy The five lessons in this unit explore Jesus' teachings on God's justice in Matthew and Luke. Included is Jesus'; demand for leaders to practice justice as well as to understand the universality of God's justice and mercy. Paul Teaches About New Life in Christ Paul's teachings about just and merciful behaviors from 2 Corinthians and Colossians are the focus of the four lessons in this unit. Those who live the new life in Christ are called to imitate God's just and merciful nature through their actions toward others, including their enemies. Hundreds of thousands of students and teachers use Adult Bible Studies each week in Sunday school classes, mid-week Bible studies, and other small group settings. Bible-based and Christ-focused, it is an approved resource by the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church. It is published quarterly. Each week's lesson features: A purpose statement offering focus and direction for the lesson. Printed biblical text from The Common English Bible. Reliable and relevant biblical explanation and application A closing prayer, guiding personal commitment. Free Extras! All found at www.adultbiblestudies.com Current Events Supplement The free Current Events Supplement offers a way to connect each week's lesson to a timely event or topic in the news. The supplements can enhance all resources using the Uniform Series. Register for the Forums at www.adultbiblestudies.com Bold, and you can post and read comments about the lessons from other readers.

Many diet experts agree that developing self - control is a key part of weight loss and weight management. But the Bible says that believers develop self - control only when Christ is at the center of their lives. The secret to self - control is giving up control to God! Through this new 12 - week bible study, First Place 4 Health members will learn how to let go of their frantic need to control heir circumstances, which often leads to stress induced, out of control eating. They will also take positive steps toward letting God take over the management of their mind, emotions, body and spirit. As Christ moves into first place, life moves into balance.

Moving Forward Together is an exciting study that gives readers new incentive to focus on the journey of following Christ and living according to His precepts. Based on Philippians 3:13 - 14, this study guides readers to understand how moving forward towards God's purpose for our lives requires a power beyond our human capabilities with committed, trusting friends at our sides. Learn how to be free from the past, handle the day to day pressures in the present and move forward to the future God has planned. All new and easy to use, the First Place 4 Health Bible studies contain 12 weekly studies to help participants prepare, day by day, for the weekly group meeting, as well as providing a handy method for tracking daily and weekly progress. Also included are inspirational and motivational Scripture memory verses on laminated cards, two weeks of Menu Plans with macro - micronutrients listed, a walking chart and a coordinating Scripture Memory Music CD for training the mind while training the body. Join the thousands of people nationwide who are experiencing balanced healthy living with First Place 4 Health.

When struggling with the inevitable ups and downs of weight loss and control, it's easy to lose hope. Life seems to seesaw between victory and defeat, and even short - term failures can lead to feelings of shame, disgrace and despair. Yet hope is a bedrock of Christian faith, and God intends for His children to stand firm, trusting and confident in the future He has planned. The Power of Hope will help participants continue moving toward their goals and help them find energy and motivation to face daily challenges without losing faith. Each First Place 4 Health Bible study contains 12 weeks of daily study to help members put Christ in first place. Based on proven techniques and 25 years of experience, First Place 4 Health is the most complete Christ - centered healthy living program available, and it has helped thousands of members create balance in the four core areas of their lives: emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. The results? Weight loss and total health from the inside out!