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and the books:
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses David C. Cook (November 1, 2011) and
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians
David C. Cook; 2 edition (November 1, 2011)
***Special thanks to Audra Jennings, Senior Media Specialist, The B&B Media Group for sending me a review copy.***
Lenya Heitzig is an award-winning author and popular Bible teacher. She and her husband founded Calvary Church of Albuquerque—one of the fastest-growing churches worldwide. She is the author of Holy Moments: Recognizing God’s Fingerprints on Your Life and also contributed to the best-selling New Women’s Devotional Bible. Heitzig serves as Executive Director of She Ministries of Albuquerque, overseeing weekly Bible studies and yearly retreats. She and her husband Skip live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Penny Rose is the award-winning author of numerous books. Penny thrives on teaching at conferences and retreats nationwide. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Kerry, a pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque.
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The Fresh Life series was created for women who crave a profound experience of God’s Word without an overwhelming time commitment. Bible teachers Lenya Heitzig and Penny Rose challenge readers to dig deep into Scripture by using a directed study method that only requires twenty minutes a day. With a fresh approach to studying Scripture that gives newcomers as well as seasoned students deep insight into God’s Word, the latest two additions in the series explore the life of Moses and the riches in the book of Ephesians.
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses (Heitzig) is an engaging Bible study on the life of Moses. He was saved from death on the Nile and raised as an Egyptian prince. He met his wife at a Midianite well, witnessed the birth of a nation as the Red Sea parted and watched water gush from a rock with one touch of his rod. He died overlooking the Jordan River. Through viewing the water moments of Moses’ life, readers will be encouraged to consider the moments in their own lives that shape who they are and who they are becoming. 
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians (Heitzig and Rose) challenges readers to dig deep into the book of Ephesians to find the spiritual treasure God has for them. The book of Ephesians is God’s “last will and testament” that bequeaths his spiritual treasures to His beloved children. Covering topics such as living in God’s will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, it reveals the magnitude of every Christian’s inheritance—a gift “exceedingly abundantly above” what you could ever ask for. The Fresh Life series teaches readers to:
· Lift up...a prayer
· Look at…God’s Word (answering questions concerning what the passage says)
· Learn about…what the passage means (sidebars define words and profice background information)
· Live out…what they have learned (personalizing the text and learning how it can impact their daily life)
· Listen to…quotes from well-known figures to build on the truths uncovered in Scripture
Readers will develop a deeper intimacy with the Lord and walk away feeling inspired to move forward in their walks of faith. Live Abundantly and Live Reflectively continue the rich biblical tradition of the Fresh Life series. They offer wisdom that will leave readers encouraged in their present situations and hopeful for the spiritual journey ahead.
Product Details:
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses
List Price: $17.99
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: David C. Cook (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781405939
ISBN-13: 978-0781405935
Product Details:
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians
List Price: $17.99
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: David C. Cook; 2 edition (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434703304
ISBN-13: 978-1434703309
AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER (Click on images to expand):
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians (Click on images to expand)
My Thoughts
When I received these books, I skimmed through them to see how they were. Would they interest me?
I was surprised and pleased to discover that each lesson is created to fit a five days schedule and to see that you can learn through the week. Now all I had to do was to decide which one to start to experience the bible studies. I chose to start with Live Reflectively – Lessons from the Watersheed Moments of Moses.
Each lesson starts with an introduction and then goes on with each bible study day. Through the week I have completed, I have learned quite a bit on the early years of Moses and got some insights on different things that we might not realized because we know the story by heart. Each study day starts it a Lift Up which is a prayer to ask God to be with us during our time in this book. Then the Look At will give a small introduction to the study we will do during the 20 minutes needed to complete. After reading the scriptures which are included in the pages you will have to answer what I would call “Comprehension” questions. Also on the side, you can read more detailed information on specific name like for example what a name mean for Hebrews. The Live Out section will help you to reflect on your life and dig more into the Bible to discover other situations similar than what you have read in the previous section. At the end of the study time, you can read in the Listen To some thoughts from known people about God. One of my favorite ones so far is:
We have a God who delights in impossibilities. Billy Sunday
I am pleased with this Bible Study and look forward to learn more about Moses. I am so impressed with these that I would not hesitate to recommend them to others. I personally will check out the other titles from this Fresh Life series in the future.
Live Reflectively and Live Abundantly are available at your favorite bookstore, even amazon.ca.
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