Spiritual Formation

Becoming more like Christ means that transformation must happen in us. These studies will help you in that quest. You can use them for personal Bible study or save time and money for your group by downloading now and making copies for every member.


		Accountability and the Christian Single Single Living Bible Study Standing strong in the face of sexual temptation.				Adopted into God’s Family Christian Living Bible Study How God becomes our Father.

		Aged in Grace Current Issues Bible Study Making a difference—forever.				Become a Literate Christian Current Issues Bible Study Understand the Bible and classic texts to deepen your faith.

		Becoming Vulnerable Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study Aging brings with it many changes that require emotional and mental adaptation—but our loving God is in control.				Between These Weeds, Flowers Grow With God in the Garden Study Gardens, churches, and Christians exist in an imperfect world.

		Biblical Economics Money Issues Bible Study We need to adopt the biblical values of thrift, generosity, contentment, and trust.				A Biblical Perspective on Money Christian Living Bible Study Confronting the challenge of stewardship.

		Biblical Ways to Overcome Stress Current Issues Bible Study The Bible gives us some clear ways to find peace in the midst of stress.				Bloom Where You Are Planted - New! With God in the Garden Study Like plants in a garden, Christians too need to grow.

		Called by God Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study Create a mission statement for the latter third of life.				Celebrating the Single Life Single Living Bible Study What are the benefits of being single?

		Color Your Faith with Poetry Christianity Today Bible Study How finely crafted words help us pay attention to God's world.				Crises Show Our Character Christian Living Bible Study Suffering brings out the best or worst in us.

		The Dangers of Popular Meditation Current Issues Bible Study Trendy meditation practices like yoga may be relaxing, but are they in line with biblical teaching?				Dealing with Difficult Memories Current Issues Bible Study The act of remembering can be a healing process when the goal is reconciliation.

		Dealing with Our Doubts Christian Living Bible Study What we can learn from Emily Dickinson’s struggle for certainty.				Dealing with Suicide Current Issues Bible Study Taking a theologically sound approach to the tragedy of suicide.

		Devotions by Christian Musicians Miscellaneous Devotions from Ginny Owens, Caedmon's Call and more.				Doubt Can Strengthen Your Faith Christian Living Bible Study Unbelief is hazardous to your health, but doubt can give you hope.

		The Drive to Achieve Christian Living Bible Study How ambitious should Christians be?				Encounters with the Risen Lord Current Issues Bible Study Jesus encounters individuals in unique ways that will allow them to recognize him as the risen Lord.

		Encouraging the Depressed Current Issues Bible Study Praying for, identifying with, and finding purpose for those who are depressed.				Eyes Wide Open to God Current Issues Bible Study To see God “high and lifted up,” just open your eyes.

		Facing Our Fear of Death Christian Living Bible Study How to think rightly about death.				Faith Meets Reality Christian Living Bible Study How can Christians allow their faith to permeate the whole world?

		Faithful Finances Money Issues Bible Study What false lessons does our society teach about money, and how can the Bible—and church history—correct them?				Fear No Evil Christianity Today Bible Study Respond to persecution by reflecting God’s heart for the suffering.

		Fear God Overcoming Fear Bible Study Believe it or not, victory over our fears comes with fear of the Lord.				Finding Freedom in Our Difficulties Christian Living Bible Study How do we maintain hope during desperate circumstances?

		Finding Meaning in Life Christian Living Bible Study Rethinking life and its significance.				Living in an Age of Terrorism Christianity Today Bible Study What we can learn from Oswald Chambers and C. S. Lewis about the long battle with terrorism.

		Forgive and Reconcile - New! Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study “Forgive one another as I have forgiven you.”				Forgiveness in the Hands of God eBook Format Available! True reconciliation occurs through confession and forgiveness and is possible only through Christ.

		Forgiving from the Heart Current Issues Bible Study How do we know we have truly forgiven?				Freedom of Forgiveness Christianity Today Bible Study How do you know that you have truly forgiven someone?

		Full of Grace and Sin Christianity Today Bible Study Can we continue in sin even after we’ve given our lives to Christ?				Get Rid of Fear Overcoming Fear Bible Study We don’t have to let fear rule us.

		The Gift of Boredom Christian Living Bible Study We fear boredom, but boredom can be the path to holiness.				A God of Wrath Christian Living Bible Study Is there room in our theology for divine wrath?

		Going Solo Single Living Bible Study The secret to enjoying being single in a couples’ world.				Growth Through Mentoring Christianity Today Bible Study The future of the church is mentor multiplication.

		Heaven is God’s Dwelling Place Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study “I am going there to prepare a place for you …” (John 14:2–3)				Help, I’m Growing Old Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study This is the beginning of a new adventure.

		Honest Anger Current Issues Bible Study Being honest with God is the first step toward resolving our anger.				Hope in a Climate of Fear Christian Living Bible Study There are plenty of reasons to worry in our bleak world. How could Jesus expect us not to?

		Hope for the Hurting eBook Format Available! The church plays a crucial role in healing for the depressed.				How Literature Leads Us to God Current Issues Bible Study When the road to faith is paved with great literature.

		How Salvation Leads to Service Christian Living Bible Study Coming to Christ is the beginning of a life of helping others.				How Shame Makes Us Grow Current Issues Bible Study Why do people flock to hear Tony Campolo, ferocious critic of Christians left and right?

		How Should We Address God? Current Issues Bible Study What we call God reflects who we believe him to be.				How to Repent Christianity Today Bible Study We've come to think our faith is about comfort. It's not.

		In the Meantime... Single Living Bible Study How can singles embrace and overcome the challenges they face while waiting for marriage?				In the Potter’s Hands Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study God uses people and experiences to shape us.

		Intellect and Feeling: Do We Need Both? Christian Living Bible Study How careful thinking and emotions work together.				It's All About Joy! Current Issues Bible Study How to find joy-and keep it.

		Keeping Money in Perspective Money Issues Bible Study Money isn’t the goal in the light of God’s glory.				The Key to Spiritual Growth Christianity Today Bible Study Relationships can unlock the deeper parts of us and direct us to authentic spiritual development.

		Knowing God's Will eBook Format Available! Knowing God’s will is a process.				Learning Through Hardship Christian Living Bible Study People often recall difficult, tumultuous times with a touch of nostalgia.

		Lessons from the Sheep Current Issues Bible Study Feeling autonomous and proud? Then ponder the lives of sheep.				Lessons from the Wilderness Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study We need to welcome change as from God’s hand and by his grace.

		Letting Go of Guilt Christianity Today Bible Study The early warning signs.				Like the Grass that Withers - New! Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study How can we live fearless lives that are committed to the gospel right up until the end?

		Living Up to Your Principles Current Issues Bible Study What would you give to defend them?				Living a Vibrant Gospel Lifestyle - New! Christian Vision Project Bible Study Actions speak louder than words.

		Living Your Faith Christian Living Bible Study Christian actions flow from Christian character.				A Look at the Prophets Christian Living Bible Study We can learn a great deal from these ancient men of God.

		Making Ends Meet Money Issues Bible Study Discernment and spiritual growth happen as you evaluate what God wants you to do.				Making Peace with the Single Life Single Living Bible Study Where the desire for marriage comes from, and what to do with it.

		Making Sense of Death Current Issues Bible Study How dying brings meaning in the midst of life.				Marriage: The Submission Question Current Issues Bible Study Two models of marriage claim biblical warrant and vie for evangelicals' allegiance.

		Moving From Apathy to Joy Christian Living Bible Study Finding inspiration from Søren Kierkegaard.				Muslims Dream Their Way to Christ Christianity Today Bible Study When we can’t reach someone with the gospel, God may send a dream to light the way.

		Nearer My God to Thee Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God.				Old Gardeners Never Die… With God in the Garden Study In life, as in the garden, the growing season will come to a close.

		The Opposite of Fear Overcoming Fear Bible Study The Bible gives us an idea of what this is.				The Power of Prayer eBook Format Available! God is working both in us and through us.

		Prosperity and Faith Current Issues Bible Study Christians today are blessed with wealth. But what does money do to their spiritual bank account?				Remember What God Has Done Christian Living Bible Study We must remember the past to move ahead to the future.

		Replacing Anger Current Issues Bible Study Learning to thank God for everything will help relieve our anger.				Resisting the Mob Mentality Current Issues Bible Study Hey, sports fans! What does love of sports have to do with how you act in a crowd?

		The Righteous Side of Anger Current Issues Bible Study Sometimes we need to be good and mad.				A Rose is a Rose, Not a Tomato - New! With God in the Garden Study Variety in the Garden: Christians are unique and gifted individuals within a larger family.

		Scatter Seeds of Love & Service With God in the Garden Study Share the bounty of what we have in Christ.				Seeds of Revival in the Soil of Repression Christianity Today Bible Study Lessons from the thriving church in Cuba.

		The Severe Mercy of God Christian Living Bible Study What happens to a person who truly receives the mercy of God?				Should Christians Have Power? Current Issues Bible Study Increasing power in politics and popular culture holds great possibilities—and also dangers.

		Simple Living Money Issues Bible Study Are we consumed by consumption?				A Single’s Guide to God Single Living Bible Study Do you feel forgotten by God in your singleness?

		Single and Satisfied Single Living Bible Study Finding contentment in the single Christian life.				Something Greater Than Healing Christianity Today Bible Study Physical healing is good, Joni Eareckson Tada says. But if we stop there, we will have missed out on God’s best for us. Here’s what to do (and think) when the healing doesn’t come.

		The Spiritual Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep Christian Vision Project Bible Study What are the motives behind and the consequences of sleep deprivation?				Spiritual Pilgrimage Christianity Today Bible Study Christian travel grounds us in God’s story.

		Spirituality for Today Christianity Today Bible Study Modern spirituality begins and ends with the self; Christian spirituality, with the Alpha and Omega.				Stages of Faith Christian Living Bible Study God may choose to work outside of the patterns of human growth and development as well as within them.

		Stewardship: Living a Life That Counts Church Discipleship Campaign Find everything you need to challenge your church to live and give generously with this 5-week campaign.				The Stress of Change Current Issues Bible Study How can we learn to deal with the changes that come to most of us?

		Tell the Story Aging in the Grace of God Bible Study Moses commanded Israel to make sure that their children knew the story of their journey of faith.				Too Much Stuff Current Issues Bible Study Give it away before it controls you

		Trusting God When It Hurts Christian Living Bible Study Learning from Job.				Truth-telling in an Age of Lies Bible Study Why we need prophets in today’s church

		Waiting for a Wedding Single Living Bible Study How long should singles keep hoping?				Weed it and Reap - New! With God in the Garden Study Gardening illustrates and reinforces timeless scriptural truths.

		What Being Pro-Life Really Means Christian Living Bible Study We must listen to God to decide how to expend our energy.				What Causes Stress? Current Issues Bible Study Defining the universal problem of stress.

		What Does Generosity Look Like? Money Issues Bible Study When does giving become religious?				What Gen X and Y Want from Us Current Issues Bible Study A wave of young Americans just wants that old-time religion.

		What's Fueling Your Anger? Christianity Today Bible Study Let’s do something uncomfortable: examine our hearts.				What's So Funny about Faith? Current Issues Bible Study How Christian standup comedians help us toward a more holistic faith.

		When God Doesn’t Heal Current Issues Bible Study A biblical view of chronic illness.				When It's Hard to Love Current Issues Bible Study Does it ever get easier to love cruel or obnoxious people?

		Where is God in This Mess? Current Issues Bible Study How trials and troubles can lift us to glory				Who’s Homeschooling Your Kids? Current Issues Bible Study What it means to be an educator of one’s own children.

		Who's Teaching the Children? Christianity Today Bible Study Biblical literacy begins in the home.				Why I Don't Imitate Christ Christianity Today Bible Study The Christian life is not a game of Simon says.

		Work: Drudgery or Delight? Christian Living Bible Study How the Christian should look at work.