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She Smiles without Fear takes an in-depth dive into Scripture while also providing engaging anecdotes from her own journey with Jesus. This useful tool will not only empower you to smile confidently at the future, it will enable you to experience God’s peace in the present.” -- Karen Ehman, New York Times-bestselling author“She Smiles without Fear invites women to rethink the stereotype of the Proverbs 31 woman being poised, planned, and perfect. Katy helped me learn through this study to exhale, shifting from “doing” to “being” with Jesus. I discovered that so much of my fear of the future is a misplaced perspective of where I look for my future. This book was my much-needed reset button that challenged me to refocus my gaze off my fears and onto the One who holds my future.” -- Lisa Allen, executive director at Proverbs 31 Ministries“At Proverbs 31 Ministries, we've spent decades helping women see that the Proverbs 31 woman is not a standard of perfection or an object of comparison for us. It wasn't her activity that mattered the most-but rather her identity. A Proverbs 31 woman is, at her core, someone who seeks the Lord in everything she does and trusts Him wholeheartedly with her life. I love that Katy hones in on one key aspect of the Proverbs 31 woman that many women struggle with: fear of the future. With Katy’s help, women will walk away from this five-week study hopeful and understanding that while we may feel afraid, we don’t have to live in fear. 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In Acres of Diamonds, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin helps you discover the unfathomable riches Jesus Christ has for you. Rather than chase after a better life, you can celebrate the untold spiritual provision to be found even in the midst of spiritual deprivation. Readers will learn to cherish where God has placed them as they uncover the hidden potential within their families, jobs, ministries, and communities . . . right where they are.From the Back CoverThrive Right Where God Has Planted YouPastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin guides you on a journey to discover the promises and provision God has for you--right where you are. This companion guide to his book Acres of Diamonds will help you find opportunities for growth and success in every area of your life.Ideal for small groups, Bible studies and church classes, as well as personal use, this Participant's Guide offers• in-depth discussion questions drawn from the Bible, Acres of Diamonds and real-life issues• DVD discussion sections• Personal Reflection and Personal Action segmentsIt's time to uncover God's best for you!Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multicampus church. Each week his television program, Kingdom Connection, is broadcast on major networks all over the world. A New York Times bestselling author, Jentezen has written ten books, including Acres of Diamonds; Love Like You've Never Been Hurt; Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and the groundbreaking Fasting. Jentezen and his wife, Cherise, have five children and four grandchildren and make their home in Gainesville, Georgia. 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However, given the lack of other significant theories about Qumran, the scrolls, and the Essenes, we will take the position of mainstream Bible scholars that the Qumran ruins are those of the Dead Sea Scroll community that was part of a religious movement that included the Essenes.In any case, our primary focus is not on the relationship between the people who lived in this community and the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will focus on why this group of God's people went into the desert to live as they did. We want to know the role they played in God's great story of redemption.Part of the answer is revealed in the Hebrew Bible where the prophets proclaimed God's command for his people to \"prepare the way\" for his coming. Malachi wrote that God would come after he sent his messenger to prepare his way (Malachi 3:1). The words of Isaiah add further insight: \"In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God\" (Isaiah 40:3).The Essenes were passionately committed to learning and obeying every word that came from the mouth of God. They knew that God wanted to dwell among them and believed with all their heart, soul, and strength that if they prepared the way he would come. So they eagerly anticipated the coming of the Messiah and went into the desert to \"prepare the way\" for him.But anyone who has hiked the rugged mountains of the Judea Wilderness will likely ask, \"Why did the way for God have to be prepared in the desert, especially this one?\" Throughout history this wilderness has remained virtually uninhabited. Its rough, steep terrain and lack of water make it unsuitable for good travel routes. Its summer heat frequently exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit, hot winds often dry out any remaining moisture, and chilling temperatures set in soon after sunset.Wouldn't it have been easier for God's way to be prepared in the fertile countryside near the Sea of Galilee or the well-watered hillsides near Jerusalem? Why did God choose the desert as the place for his people to prepare for his glory to be revealed? Why did he choose a place where simply surviving is so hard?Again, part of the answer can be found in the Hebrew Bible. In the exodus story, God worked through his prophet Moses to miraculously bring the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt, deliver them from Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea, and lead them into the \"vast and dreadful desert\" (Deuteronomy 8:15) where he met with them and lived among them for forty years. In the desert, they learned to depend on God and live by his every word. 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We make sure that the house is clean, the meals are prepared on time, the beds are made, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to work, school, and other activities on time. And trying to control it all is not only exhausting, but can also cause us to lose friends and sometimes, the affection of our families. It can earn wives and mothers the label of control freak and send those within our sphere of influence packing.In this humorous, yet thought-provoking small group Bible study you’ll find the freedom and reward of living “out of control” - putting God in the rightful place he deserves in your life. 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