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What do you do if you look in the mirror and realize the life you want is not the life you're living? What do you do if you feel lost in the middle of your life? Or if you feel you've drifted away from your hopes, your dreams, and your plans?In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Chrystal Evans Hurst shares what she's learned about how to love and honor your life—even when your life is not easy to love. You will be encouraged to take an honest look at your life right now . . . and see what might have taken you off track. You will look at Bible passages that reveal how to capture peace in the midst of hard seasons by seeing them as refining moments instead of defining moments. As you focus on the promise of God's truth for your future and run the race He has set for you, you will rediscover that the girl you once saw in the mirror . . . she’s still there.The She's Still There Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.Sessions include:Fight for Your LifeLook at Your LifeEmbrace Your LifeDevelop Your LifeEncourage Your LifeChoose your LifeDesigned for use with She's Still There Video Study (sold separately).

So many women today don't live their lives to the fullest because they've been told—either by others, their situation, or themselves—that they can't. The chains are too tight, the pain too great, and the obstacles too big. But the good news is that the keys to the life of freedom are closer than you think.Drawn from stories of her own sometimes rocky past and years of learning to trust God, Chrystal passes along the practical, biblical insights she's learned so that you can run at full speed—free at last from unnecessary numbness, pain, bitterness, and shame. This six-session video Bible study is your plan to:Find healing and restoration through the practices of self-graceIdentify the imprisoning scripts you follow by habitCultivate confidenceForgive yourself and othersAnd, ultimately, let go of what holds you backWith honesty and warmth, Chrystal gives you keys that not only help you see your life differently but will transform the way you live your life so you can be free at last to bring the gift of your unique identity to the surface and experience your life in full color.Designed for use with Gift of Letting Go Video Study (sold separately).

Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with others, or knowing where to start in either setting?Bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst knows both the freedom and blessing of establishing and growing a lively prayer life and how difficult it can be when prayer itself feels foreign to our daily lives.This video-based Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), is a well-organized and welcoming guide to having meaningful conversations with God. In it, Chrystal:Teaches the basic tenets of prayer practice.Establishes a realistic and achievable pattern of prayer that will have lasting effect.Explains the four postures of prayer—supported by Scripture—that increase our communication and relationship with God.This study includes daily prayer practices, space to journal about your prayers and what you're hearing from God, as well as weekly challenges to keep you and your group active and attentive in renewed prayer.The Bible tells us that prayer is essential for an intimate and thriving relationship with God, and it's well worth the time and effort it deserves.Sessions include:Introduction to Types of Prayer and PracticePrayers of ThanksgivingPrayers of RepentancePrayers of RequestPrayers of YieldingDesigned for use with The 28-Day Prayer Journey Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.

In this twelve-session video Bible study, some of today's best-loved Christian authors and speakers look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve daring women in the Bible and what they mean for you today.As you look at each of these women’s lives, you will discover how to:Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.Live through your failures as well as your successes.Draw near to God in a world filled with trials.Find lasting contentment in every situation.Overcome rejection and insecurity . . . and much more.You’ll study the lives of . . .Shulamite Woman: We Had God at Hello (Lisa Harper) Deborah: Fight Like a Girl (Bianca Juarez Olthoff)Proverbs 31 Woman: How Not to Do It All (Karen Ehman)Ruth: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions (Chrystal Evans Hurst)Puah and Shiphrah: How to Fight Your Fears (Margaret Feinberg)Esther: Letting God Be in Control (Courtney Joseph)Priscilla: Living a Life of Blessed Ordinary (Karen Ehman)Mary and Martha: Finding Life in Death (Bianca Juarez Olthoff)Bent Woman: We've Got God's Complete Attention (Lisa Harper)Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off (Chrystal Evans Hurst)Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game (Margaret Feinberg)Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God (Courtney Joseph Fallick)This study guide includes:Individual access to twelve streaming video sessionsBackground information on each womanVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for small group discussion timePersonal study and reflection materials for in-between sessionsGroup leader helpsPreviously published as Twelve More Women of the Bible.

Discover the secret to loving and honoring your life—even when it has become rough and messy. "...Rediscover your lost dreams and uncover a renewed passion for moving forward." —Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 MinistriesDo you feel lost in the middle of your life? Have you somehow drifted far from where you thought you'd be? Chrystal Evans Hurst shares raw and vulnerable stories from her own life to show you how you can find your way back to yourself.This moment of awareness happens to lots of women at different seasons of their lives. Poor decisions, a lack of intentionality or planning, or a long-term denial of deep hopes and dreams can leave us, old or young, reeling from the realization that we are lost, disappointed, or simply numb.How do we recover from this?With refreshing authenticity and fierce encouragement, Chrystal will help you:Recognize hard seasons as refining moments, not defining moments.Reject the lie that you'll never move forward.Discover practical ways to connect with your God-given next steps.Embrace your identity as both a masterpiece and a work in progress. This is your life, but it's not too late to make it a life you love. It's not too late to recover the hopeful girl that's still in there.*Includes question for group discussion and/or individual reflection.

In The Gift of Letting Go, beloved author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst gives an encouraging and practical plan for every woman who is ready to break free of chains that hold her back and step into the life of freedom she knows is possible.

For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method for having meaningful conversations with God, one day at a time. The kind of intentional, fervent prayer life we'd like to experience often seems intimidating or just out of reach. Chrystal knows how that feels and shares her own relatable journey through the challenges and joys of deepening her prayer life.Showing up to pray just one day at a time, Chrystal found a simple yet powerful practice that made consistent prayer amazingly doable. A warm and encouraging writer, Chrystal shares the same supportive help she found for talking with God specifically and intentionally throughout the day. With relatable stories and timeless Scripture, The 28-Day Prayer Journey offers three prompts each day to guide you through an easy yet intimate prayer experience. From giving thanks, hearing God, and making requests to simply knowing what to say, Chrystal gives practical explanations and easy steps for the core tenets of prayer, including:Praise and Thanksgiving--offering gratitude to GodRepentance--seeking forgiveness from GodAsking--presenting your requests to GodYielding--surrendering to GodThe 28-Day Prayer Journey will strengthen your faith and transform your life with the profound experience of communicating with a loving God. Whether you are new to prayer or well-versed in communication with God, this hopeful and supportive guide will help you experience God's presence in ways you never have before through the practice of meaningful prayer.

In The Gift of Letting Go, beloved author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst gives an encouraging and practical plan for every woman who is ready to break free of chains that hold her back and step into the life of freedom she knows is possible.

USA Today BestsellerLearn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans—you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart.We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they’ve experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years’ time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family. In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face.You’ll walk away with insights on:Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful GodPersevering in difficult times and experiencing God’s peaceWhat causes distress in your life—and how to move past itHow to keep your faith from being damaged during tough times  Join the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they’ve asked, raw emotions they’ve felt, and solutions they’ve learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God—and find peace.

Now available in trade paper!USA Today BestsellerLearn how to work your way through life's unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans—you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart.We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they've experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years' time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family.In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face.You'll walk away with insights on:Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful GodPersevering in difficult times and experiencing God's peaceWhat causes distress in your life—and how to move past itHow to keep your faith from being damaged during tough timesJoin the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they've asked, raw emotions they've felt, and solutions they've learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God—and find peace.