You've read the book; now do the study! We all long for victory. Victory over fear. Victory over guilt. Victory from bondage and oppression. Drawing on a variety of Bible stories and characters, respected Bible teacher Kasey Van Norman distills the singular truth that has existed since time began: while change and uncertainty are inevitable, God is always unchanging, and He is always faithful--even when our circumstances might tempt us to think otherwise. Wherever you are in your walk with Christ, you will find yourself encouraged and inspired as Kasey shows how you, too, can be victorious in Christ!

As a respected Bible teacher, Kasey Van Norman had dedicated her life to sharing God's Word and encouraging women to trust in God during times of crisis. Then, just as her ministry was poised to explode, Kasey was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that shattered her spirit and rocked her faith to its core. Sick, frightened, and in pain, Kasey suddenly found herself facing the greatest challenge of her life--believing her own message. In Raw Faith, Kasey chronicles her courageous battle with cancer, taking readers on a candid and poignant journey of faith and discovery, from the depths of despair through triumphant victory. Drawing on a variety of Bible stories and characters, Kasey discovers and distills the singular truth that has existed since time began: while change and uncertainty are inevitable, God is always unchanging, and He is always faithful--even when our circumstances might tempt us to think otherwise.

Let your students experience the raw faith and rich praise in Israel’s national songbook--the Psalms.The 12 sessions in Creative Bible Lessons in Psalms (the latest in Youth Specialties’ Creative Bible Lessons series) unwrap this Old Testament book so your students understand the passion, anguish, and joy expressed by David and the other Hebrew songwriters--and then learn to love the same God that the ancient Jews loved.The meetings (which are perfect for high schoolers and middle schoolers alike) are arranged around kinds of Psalms, including—Torah Psalms Seeing God at work in your personal historyComplaint Psalms When you’re attacked, is God always your bulletproof vest?Royal Psalms Jesus in the PsalmsTrust Psalms The God who really knows you, inside and outPenitential Psalms Shedding old skin--forgiveness and renewalThanksgiving Psalms Gratitude is next to godlinessOracle Psalms How to hear GodTaunt Psalms Battle lines are drawnAnd each session is loaded with options galore: clips from easy-to-get videos, games for mixing and games with a purpose, in-depth and ready-to-use questions for small-group discussions, original role plays, low-prep scripts, talks for you to give--activities to choose from that give your students not only a memorable time in youth group, but a taste of both the quiet trust and the boisterous celebration that the Psalms overflow with.Perfect for Sunday school teachers, youth workers, volunteers, CE directors, DREs, associate pastors--whoever wants to minister to real teenagers in a real world.

"This is a book I'll be recommending for years to come." -- Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author Do you believe God is just not fair? If you're like Jennifer Rothschild, you wrestle with questions when you experience painful circumstances. Does God care? Does he hear my prayers? Is he even there? Blinded as a teenager, Jennifer overcame daunting obstacles, found strength in God, and launched a successful speaking and writing ministry. Then in her 40s, everything changed. Jennifer hit a wall of depression and discontent that shook her to her core, undermining many of her past assumptions about her faith. She wondered who God was and why he continued to allow her to struggle and doubt. Where, she pleaded, is his hand of healing and hope in my life now? This is a book about finding more than just answers. It's for anyone who needs hope when life doesn't make sense--for all who reach for a God who feels distant. As Jennifer tackles the six big questions of faith, she will help you: Trust God more than your feelings. Strengthen your faith when you feel beat up by life. Embrace your obstacles and start experiencing their purpose. Face your disappointment and grow stronger from your loss.

God's promise to us is that no part of our life has been wasted. Do you ever wonder what God could do with your regrets, sorrows, failures, or broken past? Have you ever been confused about why God would allow something to happen? Perhaps you feel your story is either too scandalous or too boring to be used by God in a powerful way. In this video Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), bestselling author and passionate speaker Kasey Van Norman presents God as a mixed-media artist who knows exactly how to use all the unlovely pieces, gracefully gathering the broken bits and scraps of our lives to create a masterpiece of redemption. Through personal stories from Kasey and other women, as well as biblical insight and wisdom, you and your group will be drawn into a new understanding of just how capable and willing God is to resurrect us from sin and redeem us from all shame. Kasey takes the pressure off of outing our past, instead revealing God as the perfecter of everything that brings us shame or pain. God does not care if we are the reason for or the recipient of our messes—he wants us to understand the magnitude of receiving his grace and trust him to transform our pain into something glorious! With God, nothing is wasted. The Nothing Wasted Bible Study Guide includes video notes, group discussion questions, and five personal Bible study activities to complete between sessions. Sessions include: God Doesn’t Waste Your Life God Doesn’t Waste Your Relationship God Doesn’t Waste Your Regret God Doesn’t Waste Your Pain God Doesn’t Waste Your Nature God Doesn’t Waste Your Confession Designed for use with Nothing Wasted Video Study (9780310104469), sold separately.

Grace, growth, freedom, and faith are the themes of these 12 dynamic lessons based on the letters from Paul to Christians in Galatia and Philippi. Six lessons from each book. Includes games, skits, video and music suggestions, worksheets.