"To be continued…"
The words build anticipation for what's coming...which is great for a Netflix binge, but not a healthy pattern for our lives. In real life, constant continuation causes our lives to pile up, episode upon episode, with no space for reflection or rest, contentment or closure. This book is for the too-busy, driven person who's moving on to the next win, without ever processing how one season of life affects the next. It's for the person stuck and held back because she's never done the hard work of getting real closure on a season. When we fail to finish well, we live with a pile of unfinished beginnings. But finished things become usable things because they are a part of the story of God's grace and faithfulness.
In these minutes, you'll discover:
- How beginnings are important because they give birth to hope
- How we can hold on to hope when the journey is hard and the future is uncertain
- How to conclude moments, days, and seasons and find God's grace to be enough
- How hope sustains us as we learn to live in this moment and discover the beauty of redemption
The pressure of our piled-up past needs to be brought to an end. Instead of vague storylines that stretch "to be continued", learn to start with the end in mind: To Be Concluded.
Every year people make New Year's resolutions in an attempt to better themselves. But how many of us are actually able to stick with it? For lasting change, we need to turn to the one who created us-the one knows how to unlock our potential.
In this four-session study, you will choose one thing-one word-to focus on for an entire year to enact lasting change. By picking one word-a word to represent what you hope he can transform-and focusing with the strength and clarity of your convictions, you will see lasting, sustainable growth through his power over the course of one year.
Sessions include:
- Your Word, Your Vision (19:00)
- One Word, One Step (22:00)
- Resistance Builds Strength (18:00)
- Share Your Word, Share Your Life (20:00)
Coordinating study guide available separately.
The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.
The concept of 'My One Word' is simple. Lose the long list of resolutions-all your sweeping promises to change-and do something about one thing this year instead of nothing about everything. Choose just one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. This single act will force clarity and concentrate your efforts. As you focus on your word over an extended period of time, you position yourself for God to form your character at a deep, sustainable level. Growth and change will result.
Author Mike Ashcraft, who has led his megachurch through this My One Word project for more than five years, and Proverbs 31 Ministries author and speaker Rachel Olsen, who has lived it, are encouraging, insightful, good-humored, yet realistic in this enjoyable read. Their stories of growth and change through 'My One Word' will keep you motivated. Throughout the book you'll also find words and stories of people just like you who have joined the My One Word movement and discovered the power of just one word.
Includes discussion questions for use with the corresponding small group video curriculum.
