Gloria Furman

Christ-Centered Wisdom for the Daily Demands of Motherhood Moms are busy—and they are looking for methods to manage the madness. From grocery shopping to soccer practice, running a household is exhausting work, sometimes making it hard for mothers to experience joy in the midst of the craziness of life. As a pastor’s wife and mother of four, Gloria Furman encourages women to refocus and reorient their vision of motherhood in this thoughtful resource for frazzled moms. Showing them how to pursue a vibrant and ever-growing relationship with Christ—even when discouragement sets in and the dirty laundry is still waiting to be washed—this book recasts the monotony of everyday life, showing how moms can treasure Christ more deeply no matter how busy they are. This updated edition of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full features study questions that women can work through individually or as part of a small group. Biblical Wisdom for Mothers: Blends rich theological reflection with real-life illustrations to create an engaging, deeply rooted resource designed for busy moms Uplifting: Helps moms experience joy in the seemingly mundane affairs of motherhood by refocusing their attention on the gospel Great for Individuals or Groups: Comprised of short chapters that include Scripture readings, this edition also includes engaging discussion questions

Will the Real King Please Stand Up? From the very beginning, the Bible tells a story of redemption. God made the first man to rule as king over all He created, only to see Adam’s reign end before it had barely begun. God knew all this and that’s why He sent the One True King, Jesus, to dwell with us and reclaim what Adam had lost, saving mankind from the penalty of sin. Bestselling author Gloria Furman makes this concept come alive for kids in this colorful and creative book comparing Adam, the archetype, with Christ, “the last Adam.” Children will learn that while Adam’s sin sentenced all of us to death, Jesus’s crucifixion and glorious resurrection restored the promise of eternal life for all those who believe in Him. Kids will be reassured that because Jesus is still on the throne, they can trust him whenever they feel sad or scared. There’s nothing that Christ their King can’t do for them!

"Beautiful meditations for you to ponder as you labor through your pregnancy and wonder, ‘Why is this like it is?’"Elyse Fitzpatrick, author, Give Them Grace The world is filled with mixed messages about pregnancy. Popular books and well-meaning family and friends offer you unsolicited advice about what to expect and how to stay healthy—sometimes resulting in joy and excitement but other times leading to discouragement and fear. The Bible, too, has a lot to say about childbirth—offering real hope that nothing in this world can match. In Labor with Hope, Gloria Furman helps you see pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, birth pain, and new life in the framework of the larger biblical narrative, infusing cosmic meaning into your personal experience by exploring how they point to eternal realities. You will see that only Christ can provide the strength they desperately need in order to truly labor with hope.

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. - Colossians 2:13-14 Paul's letter to the church at Colossae encourages believers to live out the reality of the doctrine of Christ--He is God, He is supreme, and He is sufficient. We have been buried with Him and raised to life with Him as new creations, knit together in love. In 8 sessions, explore themes of fundamental Christian doctrine through verse-by-verse study of Colossians. Learn who Christ is, who you are in Him, and how to grow and mature in your faith. Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groupsPersonal study segments with homework to complete between 8 weeks of group sessionsEight interactive teaching videos, approximately 8-12 minutes per session, available for purchase or rentVerse-by-verse study for comprehension and application Benefits: Understand what Christians believe and how to mature in your faith. Gain skills for reading and studying Colossians and the Bible as a whole. Learn who Christ is and who you are in Him. Internalize Christian fundamentals to share the gospel with friends. Grow in Christ, and learn to live out the reality of Christ within you.

Hommes et femmes ont t cr s l'image de Dieu et sont destin s le servir de tout leur tre. La question devient cependant confuse lorsqu'il s'agit du r le accord aux femmes dans l' glise. Ce recueil d'essais aide les femmes, mais aussi les responsables d' glise, r fl chir sur la nature d'un minist re centr sur la Bible. Un minist re riche et vari , souvent n glig . Les auteures explorent, entre autres, l'importance de l' tude de la Parole et du mentorat, l'enseignement biblique sur la sexualit ou encore le r le des femmes dans l' glise et au foyer. Un livre aux enseignements riches et pratiques. Une ressource incontournable pour toutes celles et ceux qui d sirent renforcer la sant et la vitalit de l' glise locale. AuteuresKathleen Nielson est mari e Niel et est responsable du minist re aupr s des femmes pour The Gospel Coalition. Oratrice appr ci e, elle aime encourager les femmes tudier la Bible pour elles-m mes. Gloria Furman est mari e Dave et est m re de quatre enfants. Ils vivent Duba , aux mirats arabes unis. Gloria est aussi l'auteure de plusieurs ouvrages et crit r guli rement sur le blog de The Gospel Coalition.

Psalm 46 - God Is Our Fortress 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 " Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth " 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. As ordinary as our days may seem, the world we live in is precarious. Each of us is affected by wars and rumors of wars (Matt. 24:6), national catastrophes, and personal crises. The unknowns we live with can threaten to overwhelm our faith and even our very lives. Where can we look for hope and security? "The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress" (Ps. 46:7, 11). God alone is our hope in these troubled times. The aspect of God's "very present help" (Ps. 46:1) describes his readiness and willingness to save (Ps. 145:18; Deut. 4:7). God is our exclusive security when the world we live in falls apart. We all tend to place our trust in things like reliable friends, financial stability, and "sure things." But these temporary comforts can never serve as our sufficient refuge or foundation. The assurance of God's help is our hope even if the mountains crumble into the sea. He is the one who spoke everything into existence (Gen. 1; Ps. 33:6; 104:5-9), and by his word he can disintegrate it (Ps. 46:6). Dear one, do you lack the security of his presence and the confidence of his help when the morning dawns (Ps. 46:5)? To the wind and sea that threatened to capsize his disciples' boat, Jesus issued the rebuke, "Peace Be still "(Mark 4:35-41). There is coming a day in the future when Jesus will put an end to the rage of evil in this world, and his rebuke to the nations will stand: "Be still, and know that I am God"(Ps. 46:10). At Jesus' command, wars will cease and he will be exalted in all the earth (Ps. 46:8-10). "The assurance of God's help is our hope even if the mountains crumble into the sea." It is no wonder that Martin Luther was inspired by Psalm 46 to write his famous hymn,"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." God exercises his indomitable power over all things--nature (vv. 1-3), our enemies (vv. 4-7), and the entirety of this violent world (vv. 8-11). Our unchanging God promises his "very present help" to his beloved children. Who is more willing to come to our aid than the God "who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all" (Rom. 8:32)? In the unknowns of our tumultuous earthly circumstances, we are assured that God is both mighty to save and steadfast in his love (Ps. 63:3). Anchored in the truth of the gospel, we find our refuge in Christ. Is God your mighty fortress? When the challenges of life arrive, even the most difficult circumstances, will you have assurance that God is still in control? Through the gift of his Word, you can trust in God for all of life's trials. Psalm 33:4-5 says, "The word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord." If you believe that God is sovereign, and that your salvation is assured by faith in the death and resurrection of his Son Jesus Christ, we encourage you to affirm your trust by this prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that at times my fears about my own life's circumstances get in the way of acknowledging your sovereign power over all of creation. Please forgive me for my sins and help me to place my complete trust in your provision. Thank you for providing your only Son, Jesus, whose atoning death and resurrection has enabled me to be in relationship with you. By your Holy Spirit, help me to live in a way that honors and trusts you in all areas of life. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Discover the Immeasurable Love of Christ God’s grand plan for the redemption of his creation has been in motion since before time began. The book of Ephesians lays out this glorious vision, revealing what Christ's redemptive work means for the people of God and showing us how we should live in light of that reality. Alive in Him draws us into the main themes in the book of Ephesians, showing us how the blessings we have received in Christ empower our obedience and love for God. Designed to be read alongside an open Bible, Alive in Him helps us apply Paul's letter to our daily lives, reminding us of our purpose on earth and directing our gaze to the love of Jesus Christ—a love that has the power to transform how we live.

There's no such thing as “just” a mom. Despite the routine tasks and mundane to-do lists, motherhood is anything but insignificant. God has designed motherhood as part of his greater plan to draw people to himself—instilling all women, whether called to traditional mothering or not, with an eternal purpose in nurturing others. In this book, Gloria Furman searches the Scriptures for the mission of God in motherhood. She opens our eyes to God's life-giving promises—promises intended to empower each and every woman as she makes disciples in her home, in her neighborhood, and around the world. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.

In this uplifting and often humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors’ wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance—whether it’s late-night counseling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands’ preaching. Filled with life-giving truth from God's Word, this book will help pastors’ wives joyfully treasure their Savior, love their husbands, and serve their churches.

For Pastor's wives in the 21st century or anyone who's husband is about to enter service. Are you looking to support your husband while finding your own purpose in Christ? The Pastor's Wife will come along side you in your unique ministry and help you find a new love for your husbands work and the church which you both serve. Like most pastors' wives, Gloria Furman has found herself shouldering the burden of unrealistic expectations. in 'The Pastor's Wife', Gloria Furman argues, our identity as a woman, a wife or a pastor's wife must come second to our primary reference point: that of being found in Christ. With honesty and humour, and a truly fascinating window into the Middle East where she lives, Gloria helps us to love the Chief Shepherd and his under-shepherd, to love the church and look forward to the return of Christ.

Motherhood is a gift from God, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. Reorienting exhausted moms to the soul-satisfying grace of God, Gloria Furman helps readers learn to treasure Christ in the mundane moments of life.

Sometimes life feels a lot like a burden—day-in and day-out its the same chores and tasks, challenges and discouragements, anxieties and responsibilities. Dust bunnies show up on the stairwell, social commitments clutter the calendar, and our families demand daily attention and care. At times, just catching our breath seems like an impossible feat. So where is God in all of this? Does he care about the way we unload the dishwasher or balance the budget? Do the little things like changing diapers or cooking meals make a difference? And how can we use our spheres of influence for God’s glory and our joy? Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a working woman splitting time between the office and home, Gloria Furman—writer, pastor’s wife, cross-cultural worker, and mom—encourages us to see the reality of God’s grace in all of life, especially those areas that often appear to be boring and unimportant. Using personal examples and insightful stories, her richly theological reflections help us experience the gospel’s extraordinary power to transform our ordinary lives.