In this study, we will work to understand the difference between fear, worry and anxiety. Using serveral different resources, and most importantly, the Bible, we will work to define anxiety in our lives. We will discover that God has given us the tools we need to manage who God made us to be. We will explore the sources of anxiety and the best way to nurture balance in our every day lives.

It’s easy to praise God when things in your life are going well, but what about the other times? What happens when mountaintop experiences cascade into seasons of struggling in the valley? God desires for us to pour out our hearts to Him, whether in joy or pain. But many of us don’t feel right expressing our anger, frustration, and sadness in prayer. Our personal worship experience is not complete unless we understand the lost language of lament.
In A Sacred Sorrow, author, musician, and Bible teacher Michael Card take you through the Scriptures to show you what your worship and prayer life has been missing. Learn new ways to honor God and deepen your relationship with Him by:

• Becoming more honest in worship
• Trusting in His unchanging presence
• Believing in His constant loving kindness
• Sharing your sorrow as an act of worship

From Job to David to Jesus, men and women of the Bible understood the importance of pouring one’s heart out to the Father. Examine their stories and expand your definition of worship. Let your pain, questions, and sorrow resound with praise to a God who is moved by your tears.

Please note that these studies are intended for individuals who are 16 years and older. Additionally, while you do not need to purchase any materials to participate, if you wish to buy the resources that are being used for teaching, you can find them below:

Books/Resources in use for this study:

Celebration of Discipline has helped millions discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God.

Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality and described by Christianity Today as one of the ten best books of the twentieth century, Celebration of Discipline explores the central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found.

Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration bring us nearer to one another and to God.

Foster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities—and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and “bring the abundance of God into our lives.”  Celebration of Discipline will help Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.

Please note that these studies are intended for individuals who are 16 years and older. Additionally, while you do not need to purchase any materials to participate, if you wish to buy the resources that are being used for teaching, you can find them below:

Books/Resources in use for this study: