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“Stay Out” Teaching Series Resources.

Inviting God into Uncomfortable Places.

 

If our lives are like a house, there are definitely areas that we deem “off limits” to guests. Here’s the thing: Jesus isn’t a guest. He wants access to every area of our lives. Why do we invite Jesus into some areas of life and not all of them? So often we believe the lie that Jesus can satisfy some areas of our life, but not all. We have to routinely ask, “in what areas are we slamming the door shut?”

We try to keep God out of these areas, but they are the places we need to invite God into.

Week 1 – Stay out of my food

 

Resources:

Hope Church Guide to Fasting

Resources from Practicing the Way

Article: Fasting for Beginners (desiringgod.org)

Book: Fast Like Daniel

Week 2 – Stay out of my entertainment

 

Resources:

Hope Church Guide to a Social Media Fast 

Websites

PluggedIn.com – Free website with in depth guides to movies, shows, games, books, & music. From their site: “Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live…. Entertainment industry ratings only tell you so much. We go deeper, diving into specific content and the meaning behind it.”

CommonSenseMedia.org – Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. This is a secular resource.

Books

Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World–And Why We Should
By Plugged In General Editor Paul Assay

Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social-Media Obsessed
by Sadie Robertson Huff

Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World
By Jonathan McKee

 

Week 3 – Stay out of my budget

 

Resources:

Websites

https://www.crown.org/ – Crown Financial Ministries includes MoneyLife® Broadcasts and featured posts; financial tools including mortgage, savings, and auto loan calculators; career and business tools; financial assessment; and a host of other valuable resources.

DaveRamsey.com – Live the debt-free life! Here’s the place to find endorsed local providers in investing, real estate, insurance, and tax service; sign up for business and management conferences, podcasts, and events; purchase course series for adults and kids; and access resources for budgeting and paying off debt.

Books

God and Money

John Cortines and Gregory Baumer met as Harvard MBA candidates in a men’s Bible study and stopped asking “How much should I give?” and started asking “How much do I need to keep?” With their top-notch education and rising careers, Cortines and Baumer were guaranteed comfort and security for the rest of their lives. However, when their plans for saving and spending collided with God’s purposes for extravagant generosity, they were each compelled to make a life-changing decision that challenges the values held by mainstream America and many Christian commentators. Cortines and Baumer show not only how to radically give but explain how to do so responsibly. Dive into the story and get equipped with the practical personal finance tools to:

  • Easily set budgets for spending
  • Wisely steward your money
  • Prepare and save for your future―home ownership, retirement, education, etc.
  • Know what the Bible says about money, tithing, and faith
  • Discern when to give and when not to give

RightNow Media video courses (*create an account to begin using this free resource HERE.)

MoneyLife Personal Finance Study by Crown Financial Ministries

From motivating true stories of great perseverance to insightful teaching to deeply introspective self-study, the MoneyLife finance study is designed to help you overcome financial challenges to help you gain a life of meaning and purpose. It is a highly relational biblical financial study intended to create interaction among group members that will foster mutual support and accountability for the entire group. This study provides solutions for both the symptoms and the root cause of your financial problems once and for all. Combining solid biblical teaching, powerful online tools, and hands-on practical experiences, the MoneyLife finance study is a 10-week journey with the potential to change not only your finances but also your life.

Practical Steps for Biblical Financial Stewardship

Our culture has a bad relationship with money. Debt is common, many live paycheck to paycheck, and some of us would rather ignore our bank statements than face our financial reality. But there is hope. This six-session series, made in partnership with MoneyWise, a ministry of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX, covers basic financial stewardship—everything from creating a spending plan to paying off your debt to planning your investments. God’s wisdom will not only help you find solutions for your financial struggles but will transform your heart as you begin to see you finances his way.

The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

Jesus told a story about a hidden treasure that, once discovered, brought life-changing joy. In this new video series based on the best-selling book, The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn unearths a simple yet profound principle that will radically change your concept of stewardship. Short on guilt, Alcorn illuminates the liberating joy of giving and its impact, not only for today but for eternity as well.

 

Week 4 – Stay out of my love life

 

Resources:

*For the RightNow Media video courses listed, create an account to begin using this free resource HERE.

MARRIAGE:

SINGLENESS: 

TEENS:

EQUIPPING PARENTS: 

Freedom From Pornography

For Men & Women:

for Men:

for Women:

  • Book: No Stones by Marnie C. Ferree. Resource for women struggling with sexual addiction.
  • Book: Restored by  Alice Taylor offers hope for any woman struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors.
  • Book: Dirty Girls Come Clean by Crystal Renaud-Day. Guidance from a state of woundedness to one of healing.
  • Book: The L.I.F.E. Guide for Women by Marnie Ferree. A 21-assignment recovery workbook using biblically-based tools to restoring sexual integrity in women.
  • Book: New Fruit: A Woman’s Guide to Porn Recovery by Covenant Eyes. Free ebook written by women for women.
  • Blog: https://beggarsdaughter.com/ She writes about topics like recovering from porn addiction and what grace and freedom look like in parenting and marriage.
  • Online Resource: The Desire Series for Women by Cru