With the kiddos headed back to school, I know quite a few folks getting their ducks in a row for fall Bible studies. If you are in the process of choosing a study for yourself or a group, below are descriptions of each one to help you decide. As always, these are available on Amazon and you can read about them on my website as well. I am always thrilled when somebody enjoys one of the convenient yet challenging (and occasionally humorous) dives into the Word. Thanks for the support!
Cultivating Joy (Philippians)
Cultivating Joy was the very first study I put out in 2018. It covers the book of Philippians and the practices and principles Paul uses to cultivate joy, rather than frustration or disappointment. It has a lot of practical applications that are influenced by my training as a mental health therapist and more than a few amusing thoughts and stories. As with all of the studies, it is designed with all of the verses, reading, and questions included for five weeks of study, four days of study per week. To order link here.
The God Blanket (Colossians)
The God Blanket came out in the fall of 2020 and was a unique labor of love during the pandemic. Of the three, it is the most “theologically dense” and challenged me in research and history in ways the others did not. It has some neat ties to the Old Testament and, despite the intensity of some of the text, consistently returns to a theme of us forever and always being “covered” by Christ’s sacrifice. As with all of the studies, it is designed with all of the verses, reading, and questions included for five weeks of study, four days of study per week. To order link here.
When Faith Does (James)
I have a unique affection for each book, kind of the way you feel about children’s individual personalities. James came out in the fall of 2022 and was a totally different experience. Not only was it my first book not authored by Paul, but James’s teaching is so direct. If you are looking for a grace-covered kick in the pants, this is your study. It’s hard but good, just as life and God are sometimes. I love the way he asks us to change and how convinced I am to do so as he makes his case. As with all of the studies, it is designed with all of the verses, reading, and questions included for five weeks of study, four days of study per week. To order link here.
Anne Rulo 