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| bible study on loneliness: Finding God in My Loneliness Lydia Brownback, 2017-02-14 Young or old, single or married, male or female—at some point in life, we're all confronted with loneliness. We try to fill the void or change our circumstances so we no longer feel the pain. But what if our pangs of loneliness are meant to point us to something greater? Looking at various aspects of loneliness, Lydia Brownback reminds us of God's power to redeem our loneliness and use it in our lives to draw us to himself. Ultimately, she helps us see that even when we feel misunderstood, forsaken, or abandoned, we're never really alone. God is always with us, and only he can meet all of our needs in Christ Jesus. |
| bible study on loneliness: Unsinkable Faith Tracie Miles, 2017-04-01 For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely. |
| bible study on loneliness: Overcoming Loneliness David Jeremiah, 2017 Loneliness may well be the disease of our time. No one, married or single, religious or non-religious, young or old, is exempt from the pain. But what is loneliness? Many people describe it in physical terms - an empty feeling in the pit of your stomach, an underlying anxiety, a sharp ache in the moments of grief and separation, or a long period of stress that wears you down until you feel discouraged and defeated. Though we are all susceptible to loneliness at some point in our lives, we can overcome it - we can fill that aching void. In 'Overcoming Loneliness', David Jeremiah points out several positive methods for healing this disease of the soul. Practical and insightful study questions will help you apply these methods in order to overcome your loneliness and help others overcome theirs. 'Overcoming Loneliness' provides reassurance that God wants to meet you in your loneliness and that, with His help, you can overcome it. -- Amazon.com. |
| bible study on loneliness: Grief and Loneliness Joyce Meyer, 1998 In this book, internationally known conference speaker, Joyce Meyer teaches how to conquer the feelings of loneliness, and find renewed strength, hope, and joy through our Lord Jesus. She offers practical and effective ways of overcoming loneliness and grief to live a happy, more fulfilled life. |
| bible study on loneliness: Wait with Me Jason Gaboury, 2020-05-19 Jason Gaboury has wrestled with loneliness ever since he can remember. But when he was challenged to see loneliness as a context for friendship with God, things began to change. In these pages God invites you to stop and wait with him in your own moments of isolation and anxiety, journeying from loneliness into a deeper life with God. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Loneliness Epidemic Susan Mettes, 2021-11-30 What makes people lonely? And how can Christian communities better minister to the lonely? In The Loneliness Epidemic, behavioral scientist and researcher Susan Mettes explores those questions and more. Guided by current research from Barna Group, Mettes illustrates the profound physical, emotional, and social toll of loneliness in the United States. Surprisingly, her research shows that it is not the oldest Americans but the youngest adults who are loneliest and that social media can actually play a positive role in alleviating loneliness. Mettes highlights the role that belonging, friendship, closeness, and expectations play in preventing it. She also offers meaningful ways the church can minister to lonely people, going far beyond simplistic solutions--like helping them meet new people--to addressing their inner lives and the God who understands them. With practical and highly applicable tips, this book is an invaluable tool for anyone--ministry leaders, parents, friends--trying to help someone who feels alone. Readers will emerge better able to deal with their own loneliness and to help alleviate the loneliness of others. Foreword by Barna Group president David Kinnaman. |
| bible study on loneliness: Love Life Again Tracie Miles, 2018-08-01 In Love Life Again, Tracie reminds readers they each get only one life to live and inspires them not to take it for granted. Through compelling personal stories and powerful insights from Scripture, she helps women identify the stumbling blocks to their joy and offers tools and insights to take back control of their happiness. Every chapter ends with a practical call to action to motivate readers to begin loving their lives again. She also offers reflection questions, prayers, and creative ideas to help readers smile. Love Life Again helps readers learn how to live the abundant lives Jesus died for them to have, despite the circumstances they may face. |
| bible study on loneliness: Facing Your Feelings Vickie Kraft, 1996 Using contemporary illustrations and biblical examples, Kraft shows the reader how to move beyoind emotional obstacles. through intriguing chapters, the author identifies specific emotional obstacles that could block women's spiritual growth and development. |
| bible study on loneliness: Same Kind of Different As Me Ron Hall, Denver Moore, 2008-03-09 A critically acclaimed #1 New York Times best-seller with more than one million copies in print! Now a major motion picture. Gritty with pain, betrayal, and brutality, this incredible true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the “Man” in the 1960’s by hopping a train. Untrusting, uneducated, and violent, he spends 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high-priced deals—an international arts dealer who moves between upscale New York galleries and celebrities. It seems unlikely that these two men would meet under normal circumstances, but when Deborah Hall, Ron's wife, meets Denver, she sees him through God's eyes of compassion. When Deborah is diagnosed with cancer, she charges Ron with the mission of helping Denver. From this request, an extraordinary friendship forms between Denver and Ron, changing them both forever. A tale told in two unique voices, Same Kind of Different as Me weaves two completely different life experiences into one common journey. There is pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that readers will never forget. Continue this story of friendship in What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing, available now. Same Kind of Different as Me also is available in Spanish. |
| bible study on loneliness: Loneliness June Hunt, 2014-09-23 Have you ever felt lonely? Isolated? Abandoned? No one escapes the feelings of loneliness caused by separation, grief, loss, or isolation. It can strike anyone young or old, outgoing or introverted, confident or uncertain. June Hunt, a biblical counselor, explains how being alone and being lonely differ, what leads to feelings of loneliness, how to identify situational causes for loneliness, what the psychological and physical symptoms of loneliness are, and how to overcome feelings of loneliness. God has placed within each of us a basic need for a relationship with Him and with others; therefore, our longing to belong is natural. You may feel like the entire world has abandoned you, as if no one understands your pain and sorrow, but the Bible promises that the Lord is with you always! God designed us to be in meaningful and satisfying relationships with friends, with family, and possibly with a husband or wife. But the reality is we can feel so lonely, so separated, so isolated, and thinking no one really understands. This mini-book Loneliness: How to Be Alone but Not Lonely gives Christian advice on how to find comfort in knowing God understands our deepest times of loneliness. He knows the heaviness of your heart. And you will find practical and biblical advice on how to find joy in times of solitude. |
| bible study on loneliness: Joseph Smith and His First Vision Alexander Baugh, Steven Harper, Brent Rogers, Benjamin Pyckles, 2020-05-10 Joseph Smith's First Vision of the Father and the Son in 1820 was the first of many visions the Prophet and early Church members experienced. This volume brings together some of the finest presentations from the 2020 BYU Church History Symposium honoring the bicentennial of the First Vision. Explore the influence of the First Vision, as well as teachings of other visionaries. |
| bible study on loneliness: Living Unbroken Tracie Miles, 2021-02-01 Unlike other books on divorce, Living Unbroken takes a deep dive into understanding and overcoming the emotional toll divorce, separation, and the loss of a serious long-term relationship has on a woman’s well-being. As someone who has walked this path, Tracie Miles leads women on a powerful, life-changing journey that provides much-needed hope, encouragement, and practical guidance for living their best life even if it’s not the life they once imagined. Her biblically sound approach teaches readers how to trust in God’s promises and restore their self-confidence and hope for the future. |
| bible study on loneliness: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Lysa TerKeurst, 2018-11-13 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful? Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances, inviting you to live assured when life doesn't turn out like you expected. Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a season, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned at best and overwhelmed and hopeless at worst. We quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness and why he allows us to suffer and experience grief and loss. Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But after many tears, godly counseling, and prayerful seeking, she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to: Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations. Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy, so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes. Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle. Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us. Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth, the Bible. Look for additional biblically based resources and devotionals from Lysa: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes Forgiving What You Can't Forget Uninvited You're Going to Make It Embraced Seeing Beautiful Again |
| bible study on loneliness: Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner Wendy Blight, 2009-02-01 One week after Wendy Blight’s college graduation, she walked into her apartment to find a masked man holding a knife and waiting for her at the top of the stairs. The man spent an hour physically and sexually assaulting Wendy, leaving her changed forever. After this terrifying experience, she lived for years cocooned in a prison of fear, despair, and hopelessness. Finally, after years of searching and believing she had nowhere else to turn, she fell on her knees before God and poured out her tears, anger, and questions to Him. Wendy’s story is one of transformation from trauma to rebirth through the power of the Word of God. Through Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner, the reader will experience hope and the encouragement necessary to press forward to healing and restoration. |
| bible study on loneliness: Transforming Loneliness Ruth Graham, 2021-09-14 Loneliness knows no season. It can strike during times of busyness and a full social calendar just as easily as it can when plans are canceled and friends are far off. And we may be surprised just how common loneliness is among our friends, family, and colleagues. But it isn't inevitable and it isn't forever. In Transforming Loneliness, Graham invites you to surrender your loneliness to God and work with Him in making healthy choices that lead to life, joy, and community. Through biblical principles and examples, along with true-life stories, you will discover how the core needs that drive your loneliness--the need to be known, to be chosen, to belong, and to be valued--can be met as God transforms your loneliness into a positive experience that accomplishes His purposes and draws you into a closer, more intimate, and more meaningful relationship with Him and others. Loneliness is not the last word. God designed you for connection, and through his power you will find it. Includes a reader's discussion guide and the UCLA Loneliness Survey. |
| bible study on loneliness: Fierce Marriage Ryan Frederick, Selena Frederick, 2018-04-17 Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations. |
| bible study on loneliness: Lies Young Women Believe Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Dannah Gresh, 2008-09-01 You have been lied to! Have you been deceived? Through a nationwide survey and in-depth discussion groups, Nancy and Dannah have listened carefully to the heart of your generation. And here are some things they’ve heard: -“I know God should be the only thing that satisfies, but if it could be Him and my friends, then I could be happy.” -“It seems like I have been struggling with depression forever. I always feel like I am not good enough.” - “I tell myself that I don’t really listen to the song lyrics, but once I hear a song a few times and start thinking about what they’re saying I realize that it's too late. It's already stuck in my head. -“For me, the whole wife and mom thing is overrated. It isn’t cool to want a husband and a family.” Maybe you can identify. Trying to listen to the right voices can be difficult. This book has been written by friends who will help you find the Truth. Maybe your heart is telling you that some things in your life are way off course. Certain habits and relationships have left you confused and lonely. This is not the way it’s supposed to be. In this book, Nancy and Dannah expose 25 of the lies most commonly believed by your generation. They share real-life accounts from some of the young women they interviewed, along with honest stories about how they’ve overcome lies they believed themselves. They get down in the trenches of the battle with you. Best of all, they’ll show you how to be set free by the Truth. |
| bible study on loneliness: Hope When It Hurts Sarah Walton, Kristen Wetherell, 2017-04-01 Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling. |
| bible study on loneliness: A Prayer for Every Occasion Carrie Marrs, 2020-09-29 Are you ever at a loss for words during prayer? God encourages us to approach Him with confidence, yet often we don't know what to say. We wonder if we'll pray the wrong way—or we simply have no words at all. A Prayer for Every Occasion inspires readers with prayer prompts, tips on how to pray, and ways to grow a habit of prayer. Organized by occasion and need, this prayer book offers abundant prayer examples to share with others or pray privately, and includes: Prayers for when you’re suffering Prayers during a waiting season Prayers for when you seek growth and transformation Prayers for weddings, funerals, births, and loss Prayers for graduations, praise, celebrations, and more Including beloved prayers from Scripture as well as historical prayers, this lovely gift book teaches us how to pray with passion and joy. This book is a great gift for just about every occasion--birthdays, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas, a loved one grieving, a friend needing encouragement, or someone achieving a milestone. Written for veteran pray-ers as well as for those of us who find prayer intimidating, A Prayer for Every Occasion provides an overview of the most common elements found in well-known prayers—including the words of Jesus—to help us find new confidence in our prayer lives. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Church Jesus Built United Church of God, 2014-02-03 Jesus Christ said that He would build His Church and that it would never die out. Is today's Christianity, with its hundreds of denominations with widely differing beliefs and practices, the Church Jesus promised that He would build? -- Inside this Bible study aid booklet: -- A People Special to God -- The Historical Background of the Term Church -- 'Church' and 'Congregation' in the Scriptures -- A Spiritually Transformed People -- The Apostles: A Case Study in Conversion -- The Responsibility and Mission of the Church -- What is the True Gospel? -- Is Today the Only Day of Salvation? -- The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity -- Changes in Christian Scholars' Perspective on God's Law -- Early Trends That Affected the Future of the Church -- The Church of God Today -- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? -- The Church as the Bride of Christ |
| bible study on loneliness: God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions Rick Warren, 2008-09-09 When we have difficult questions, the Bible has answers. Join Rick Warren, pastor and New York Times bestselling author, as he invites us to take a closer look at key biblical figures and the ways in which they faced difficult questions and challenges in their daily lives. In God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions, Warren uses stories from scripture to teach us that the Bible is filled with examples of real people who faced the same dilemmas we're facing today. By demonstrating the ways in which God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish his plans--despite their weaknesses and failures--Warren gives us hope as we take on life's countless challenges. Better yet, Warren provides us with realistic solutions that we can start putting into practice today. Taking us inside the lives of biblical characters including Moses, Paul, and Jesus himself, Warren gives us a chance to see the up-close-and-personal ways they navigated their own circumstances. Although God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions is anchored in timeless stories from scripture, Warren also weaves in modern examples that address the twelve questions he's asked the most as a spiritual leader, including: How can I learn to handle discouragement? How can I respond better in a crisis? How do I become more resilient when I feel like a failure? How can I fight my loneliness? How is change possible for me? How can I lead a more peaceful life? The concrete, practical insights that Warren shares in God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions will give you the tools you need to build up your resilience, strengthen your relationship with God, and finally enjoy a life full of lasting purpose, peace, and significance. |
| bible study on loneliness: Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited Juli Slattery, 2021-10-19 In an update of the groundbreaking original title, Dr. Juli Slattery illuminates the power of women in marriage, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of a woman’s capacity to build intimacy. What do you do if your husband won’t get a job? When you don’t like the way he's parenting the kids? How do you know when to stand up to a controlling husband—or if you’ve become a controlling or manipulative wife? Many women feel lost in their marriages. They don't know what to do with their disappointment, when to ask for help, or what it looks like to let go of the need to control. Yet, God has given women incredible power in marriage—but they have to learn how to use it. In a complete rewrite of her bestselling book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband, psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery gently guides women to see how their attempts to manage or fix the messiness of marriage may actually undermine the very connection they want to build. As you read this book, you will: See how disappointment in marriage isn’t the end of intimacy, but an opportunity to build true intimacy that will go the distance. Learn to use your relational power in a way that builds intimacy—instead of sabotaging it. Recognize the ways you unknowingly sabotage intimacy by using your power to take over in marriage. Understand what biblical submission isn’t and be empowered to step into the influence and responsibility you have within marriage. Solidly grounded in biblical truth, Juli covers topics such as work, home life, conflict, and intimacy. As a mentor and friend, she offers explanations of God’s design, healthy expectations, and relatable applications that women of faith can practice to influence their marriage and deepen their relationship with God. Ultimately, Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited, will help a wife more clearly see and encourage the hero within her husband by examining her own heart. |
| bible study on loneliness: Things Not Seen Jon Bloom, 2015-07-15 True faith is hard. More than mere sentimentalism, faith often calls for a deep and resilient trust in God—especially when the going gets tough and the road is dark. In Things Not Seen, author Jon Bloom encourages readers with 35 imaginative retellings of stories from the Bible that illustrate the importance of living by faith. A follow-up to the author's previous book, Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith, this inspiring volume explores the lives of Abraham, Moses, Saul, John the Baptist, and more—helping readers remember God's promises, rely on his grace, and follow his leading regardless of the circumstances. The book includes a foreword by popular author and blogger Ann Voskamp. |
| bible study on loneliness: Reclaiming Friendship Mallory Smyth, 2021-06 Do you desire lasting and abiding friendships?Do you want to move beyond the past hurts of relationships gone wrong?Reclaiming Friendship was written for any woman who wants a true and deep connection that lasts. We'll explore what it takes to stay close for the long haul, what to look for in a friend, and how to navigate toxic relationships. There is a way to protect your heart without closing yourself off from future intimacy. The key is found in discovering God's plan for friendship.Through this six-lesson Bible study, we will see how God created each of us in His image. He created us for an authentic community, the kind in which we experience His joy and goodness. Friendship was meant to be a foretaste of Heaven. In a world plagued by loneliness, you are invited to encounter God personally through Scripture. Let God reshape how you see and experience intentional relationship, deal with your past friendship wounds, and become a woman who is capable of the lifelong bond of true friendship. |
| bible study on loneliness: Not by Sight Jon Bloom, 2013-04-30 Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Unveiled Wife Jennifer Smith, 2015-03-03 As a young bride, Jennifer Smith couldn’t wait to build her life with the man she adored. She dreamed of closeness, of being fully known and loved by her husband. But the first years of marriage were nothing like she’d imagined. Instead, they were marked by disappointment and pain. Trapped by fear and insecurity, and feeling totally alone, Jennifer cried out to God: What am I doing wrong? Why is this happening to us? It was as if a veil had descended between her and her husband, and between her and God—one that kept her from experiencing the fullness of love. How did Jennifer and her husband survive the painful times? What did they do when they were tempted to call it quits? How did God miraculously step in during the darkest hour to rescue and redeem them, tearing down the veil once and for all? The Unveiled Wife is a real-life love story; one couple’s refreshingly raw, transparent journey touching the deep places in a marriage that only God can reach. If you are feeling disappointment or even despair about your marriage, the heart-cry of this book is: You are not alone. Discover through Jennifer’s story how God can bring you through it all to a place of transformation. |
| bible study on loneliness: Companions in Suffering Wendy Alsup, 2020-06-09 Have you ever felt emotionally wrung out from an ongoing trial? Though suffering often leaves us feeling isolated, God invites us into the community of the Trinity and offers us many companions in Scripture. Journey in these pages with Wendy Alsup through her story of suffering, and more importantly, with the God who walks with us in the wilderness. |
| bible study on loneliness: Uninvited Lysa TerKeurst, 2016-08-09 Do you ever feel left out, lonely, or less than? Today, learn the secret of belonging which will help you keep rejections in perspective and be better equipped to foster healthy connections in your relationships. In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection's ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God. With biblical depth, gut honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa will help you: Stop feeling left out by believing that even when you are overlooked by others you are handpicked by God. Change your tendency to either fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process your hurt. Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady your soul and restore your confidence in the midst of rejection. Overcome the two core fears that feed your insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging. Uninvited reminds us we are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken—a love that does not reject or uninvite. |
| bible study on loneliness: Goat Days Benyamin, 2012-07-17 Najeeb’s dearest wish is to work in the Gulf and earn enough money to send back home. He achieves his dream only to be propelled by a series of incidents, grim and absurd, into a slave-like existence herding goats in the middle of the Saudi desert. Memories of the lush, verdant landscape of his village and of his loving family haunt Najeeb whose only solace is the companionship of goats. In the end, the lonely young man contrives a hazardous scheme to escape his desert prison. Goat Days was published to acclaim in Malayalam and became a bestseller. One of the brilliant new talents of Malayalam literature, Benyamin’s wry and tender telling transforms this strange and bitter comedy of Najeeb’s life in the desert into a universal tale of loneliness and alienation. |
| bible study on loneliness: Facing Loneliness J. Oswald Sanders, 2014-06-10 There is Hope in Loneliness It’s easy for loneliness to set in, especially in times when you feel isolated, deserted, or left behind. When your spouse dies or your family moves, when you seemingly have nothing new in your life, you may question God about His intentions. But you can find freedom and healing. J. Oswald Sanders offers biblical and practical guidelines to show you how to identify the causes of loneliness and deal with the heart of the issue. There is hope and healing as you grow and mature in your faith and gain a deeper understanding of God’s intentionality even in lonely times. |
| bible study on loneliness: Truth for Life Alistair Begg, 2021-11-01 A year of gospel-saturated daily devotions from renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg. Start with the gospel each and every day with this one-year devotional by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg. We all need to be reminded of the truth that anchors our life and excites and equips us to live for Christ. Reflecting on a short passage each day, Alistair spans the Scriptures to show us the greatness and grace of God, and to thrill our hearts to live as His children. His clear, faithful exposition and thoughtful application mean that this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart. Each day includes prompts to apply what you’ve read, a related Bible text to enjoy, and a plan for reading through the whole of the Scriptures in a year. The hardback cover and ribbon marker make this a wonderful gift. |
| bible study on loneliness: Walking Through Fire Vaneetha Rendall Risner, 2021-01-19 The astonishing, Job-like story of how an existence filled with loss, suffering, questioning, and anger became a life filled with shocking and incomprehensible peace and joy. Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for ten years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate. But life unraveled. Again. She had four miscarriages. Her son died because of a doctor's mistake. And Vaneetha was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, meaning she would likely become a quadriplegic. And then her husband betrayed her and moved out, leaving her to raise two adolescent daughters alone. This was not the abundant life she thought God had promised her. But, as Vaneetha discovered, everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ as she discovered that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Gospel Comes with a House Key Rosaria Butterfield, 2018-04-16 What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically. With this story of her conversion as a backdrop, Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use this same radical, ordinary hospitality to bring the gospel to our lost friends and neighbors. Such hospitality sees our homes as not our own, but as God's tools for the furtherance of his kingdom as we welcome those who look, think, believe, and act differently from us into our everyday, sometimes messy lives—helping them see what true Christian faith really looks like. |
| bible study on loneliness: Runaway Emotions Jeff Schreve, 2013-07-09 If we pay attention to the alarms in our lives, they could save us. Worry. Anger. Loneliness. Negative emotions are uncomfortable by design. Like any good fire alarm, they alert us to a greater danger. But they won’t help us if we try to cover them up, hide them behind excuses, or assume they will always plague us. The only healthy way to manage negative emotions is to find their source and address the problem that set them off. As pastor Jeff Schreve says, “A specific and compelling message can be found in each of your negative, painful emotions. God Himself is trying to speak to you through those emotions—right now.” So what is God saying? How can we understand our emotions—even change them? Schreve shows how the truth of the Bible can make sense of our confusion. The power of the Holy Spirit can lead us to freedom, and Jesus Christ can give us true peace in the midst of any crisis. You don’t have to let your emotions run away with you, your family, or your future. |
| bible study on loneliness: Colliding with the Call Corella Roberts, 2020-05-15 Colliding with the Call takes the reader on a journey through the wilderness of faith that often happens after a Christian decides to follow and serve God. Both those in ministry and missions and those curious about life on the frontlines will find encouragement and inspiration in these pages.Back cover copy:I've surrendered to following God's will, but this is not what I expected. Where's the peace? The joy? The fruit? Did I somehow miss the call, God?Sound familiar? Those were Corella's questions, too, as she found herself in a literal and spiritual wilderness after answering the call to become a missionary teacher in remote Alaska. Through these pages, you'll journey with her to unearth glimpses of God's purpose for those seven dark years. With tenderness and conviction, she examines the reality of the wilderness in the life of the believer and the scriptural truths that offer hope in the midst of disappointment.Corella's story of undoing and rebirth in the wilderness just might be your story, too, if you dare to let God take you there. |
| bible study on loneliness: Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes Martin H. Manser, 1999 The Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes contains over 2,000 thematic articles with an explanation of the theme, key Bible references, and cross-references to related themes. --From publisher's description. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness Mark Ballenger, 2017-11-03 The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness covers a wide range of common questions Christians singles often have. Why am I still single? Is God calling me to a life of singleness? How can I use this season for God's glory? Is God punishing me with singleness because of my past sins? How can I find a godly spouse? This book is divided into four sections which cover the common phases of Christian singleness. It has 30 short chapters, each with three reflection questions meant for small group Bible studies or individual use. |
| bible study on loneliness: Determining the Will of God Doug Batchelor, 2008-01-01 |
| bible study on loneliness: The Things They Carried Tim O'Brien, 2009-10-13 A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. |
| bible study on loneliness: The Cross of Loneliness Saint Sophrony, Georges Florovsky, 2021-04-15 |
Bible Study On Loneliness - new.principiaschool.org
This in-depth Bible study explores the complexities of loneliness, drawing wisdom and solace from God's Word. We'll delve into biblical narratives, explore the causes of loneliness, and discover …
Lesson Notes - Bible Study Plans
David’s cure for loneliness – In Psalm 23:4 and Psalm 25:12-22 we see that whenever David experienced separation anxiety in his life his answer was to get close to God.
Overcoming Loneliness - FAITH CHRISTIAN OUTREACH …
Why is alone time vital to our Christian walk? Give a reason why Jesus sought solitude during His ministry. What are some biblical causes of loneliness found in the Bible? In what ways can the …
Lesson 4 When Alone - Adult Bible Study Guide
ason of loneliness. At the same time, if you are going through such a time, seek out someone whom you feel that you can trust at church (or else-where and let them know. Many times …
Microsoft Word - 2021.10.27 - God's Answer for Loneliness
May 21, 2023 · He points to studies that show loneliness as a central agent of depression, paranoia, schizophrenia, rape, suicide, mass murder, and a wide variety of diseases.
TiHW - Bible Study - English - The Episcopal Church
Holy Week provides the opportunity to experience loneliness and not be troubled by it. It’s a time to listen to the inner voice and to develop our ability to get used to the voices of God and of the …
Microsoft Word - Study_Questions_1173_Lonely
Ep. 1173: How Do I Cope With Overwhelming Loneliness? 1. Why are our relationships with others so important to our Christian lives? How does being lonely run counter to the last six …
Addressing God: A Study in Psalms Loneliness
od: A Study in Psalms Lone. iness Psalm 22[a] For the director of music. o the tune of “ Doe of the Morning.” A psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far …
Problem of Loneliness
3. Loneliness is when we begin to feel depressed, unloved, perhaps ill feelings toward ourselves or others because we are alone. 4. Loneliness can, if unchecked, cause physical and …
Loneliness by Jill M. Johnson - adultbiblestudies.com
» “The Surprising Antidote to Loneliness: Achieving This Feeling Should Be the Goal, and It’s Within Your Power to Create,” from Psychology Today, at http://tiny.cc/hsd0uy (zero in the …
#20: THE CURE FOR LONELINESS ROMANS 16:1-27
SUCCESSFUL LIVING A STUDY OF ROMANS #20: THE CURE FOR LONELINESS—ROMANS JIM HINTON
Aspects of Loneliness.pub - Emmaus
This study looks at men and women in the Bible who faced loneliness, to see if we can get some real help from their experiences. In this introduction we consider two really exciting Bible …
“I have a great marriage and lots of good friends and a great …
ce Genesis 3—every human being experiences the pain of isolation and alienation. Lydia grapples honestly with various loneliness-inducing life seasons and circumstances. And she …
Lesson 4 When Alone - adultbiblestudyguide.org
When Alone Sabbath afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Eccles. 4:9–12, Phil. 4:11–13, 1 Cor. 7:25–34, Matt. 19:8, Gen. 37:34, Isa. 54:5. Memory Text: “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not …
Finding Hope in Loneliness - Sermon Reflection Questions
These questions are designed to help individuals, families, and small groups discuss and apply passages in the Finding Hope sermon series as taught at Grace Bible Church in spring 2018. …
Dealing With Loneliness - ACCFS
Loneliness is a painful, common human experience that occurs for many reasons. This paper was written to help you understand what loneliness is and to provide you with biblically-based, …
Loneliness
Dec 3, 2019 · Loneliness Psalm 23:5-6 Memory Verse 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Only goodness and …
LAMENTATIONS: JEREMIAH’S JOURNAL OF WOES Study …
Aug 24, 2020 · For the 2020 broadcasts, this Searching the Scriptures study was developed by Aaron Massey, director of Searching the Scriptures Studies, based upon the original outlines, …
April 20–26 Do You Feel Lonel - Adult Bible Study Guide
u Feel Lonely? SABBATH—APRIL 20 READ FOR THIS WEEK’S LESSON: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; 1 Corinthians 7:25�. 34; Malachi 2:16; Hosea 2:19, 20. MEMORY VERSE: “Then the Lord …
How Do I Cope With Overwhelming Loneliness?
Apr 12, 2021 · The Bible is the word of God, written for our benefit. When battling loneliness, there is no better place for us to focus our minds than on the Holy Scriptures. These real-life …
Bible Study On Loneliness - new.principiaschool.org
This in-depth Bible study explores the complexities of loneliness, drawing wisdom and solace from God's Word. We'll delve into biblical narratives, explore the causes of loneliness, and discover …
Lesson Notes - Bible Study Plans
David’s cure for loneliness – In Psalm 23:4 and Psalm 25:12-22 we see that whenever David experienced separation anxiety in his life his answer was to get close to God.
Overcoming Loneliness - FAITH CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER
Why is alone time vital to our Christian walk? Give a reason why Jesus sought solitude during His ministry. What are some biblical causes of loneliness found in the Bible? In what ways can the …
Lesson 4 When Alone - Adult Bible Study Guide
ason of loneliness. At the same time, if you are going through such a time, seek out someone whom you feel that you can trust at church (or else-where and let them know. Many times …
Microsoft Word - 2021.10.27 - God's Answer for Loneliness
May 21, 2023 · He points to studies that show loneliness as a central agent of depression, paranoia, schizophrenia, rape, suicide, mass murder, and a wide variety of diseases.
TiHW - Bible Study - English - The Episcopal Church
Holy Week provides the opportunity to experience loneliness and not be troubled by it. It’s a time to listen to the inner voice and to develop our ability to get used to the voices of God and of the …
Microsoft Word - Study_Questions_1173_Lonely
Ep. 1173: How Do I Cope With Overwhelming Loneliness? 1. Why are our relationships with others so important to our Christian lives? How does being lonely run counter to the last six …
Addressing God: A Study in Psalms Loneliness
od: A Study in Psalms Lone. iness Psalm 22[a] For the director of music. o the tune of “ Doe of the Morning.” A psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far …
Problem of Loneliness
3. Loneliness is when we begin to feel depressed, unloved, perhaps ill feelings toward ourselves or others because we are alone. 4. Loneliness can, if unchecked, cause physical and …
Loneliness by Jill M. Johnson - adultbiblestudies.com
» “The Surprising Antidote to Loneliness: Achieving This Feeling Should Be the Goal, and It’s Within Your Power to Create,” from Psychology Today, at http://tiny.cc/hsd0uy (zero in the …
#20: THE CURE FOR LONELINESS ROMANS 16:1-27
SUCCESSFUL LIVING A STUDY OF ROMANS #20: THE CURE FOR LONELINESS—ROMANS JIM HINTON
Aspects of Loneliness.pub - Emmaus
This study looks at men and women in the Bible who faced loneliness, to see if we can get some real help from their experiences. In this introduction we consider two really exciting Bible …
“I have a great marriage and lots of good friends and a great …
ce Genesis 3—every human being experiences the pain of isolation and alienation. Lydia grapples honestly with various loneliness-inducing life seasons and circumstances. And she …
Lesson 4 When Alone - adultbiblestudyguide.org
When Alone Sabbath afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Eccles. 4:9–12, Phil. 4:11–13, 1 Cor. 7:25–34, Matt. 19:8, Gen. 37:34, Isa. 54:5. Memory Text: “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not …
Finding Hope in Loneliness - Sermon Reflection Questions
These questions are designed to help individuals, families, and small groups discuss and apply passages in the Finding Hope sermon series as taught at Grace Bible Church in spring 2018. …
Dealing With Loneliness - ACCFS
Loneliness is a painful, common human experience that occurs for many reasons. This paper was written to help you understand what loneliness is and to provide you with biblically-based, …
Loneliness
Dec 3, 2019 · Loneliness Psalm 23:5-6 Memory Verse 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Only goodness and …
LAMENTATIONS: JEREMIAH’S JOURNAL OF WOES Study Four …
Aug 24, 2020 · For the 2020 broadcasts, this Searching the Scriptures study was developed by Aaron Massey, director of Searching the Scriptures Studies, based upon the original outlines, …
April 20–26 Do You Feel Lonel - Adult Bible Study Guide
u Feel Lonely? SABBATH—APRIL 20 READ FOR THIS WEEK’S LESSON: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; 1 Corinthians 7:25�. 34; Malachi 2:16; Hosea 2:19, 20. MEMORY VERSE: “Then the Lord …
How Do I Cope With Overwhelming Loneliness?
Apr 12, 2021 · The Bible is the word of God, written for our benefit. When battling loneliness, there is no better place for us to focus our minds than on the Holy Scriptures. These real-life …
