Dear Friends,
I hope this email finds you well as we continue this beautiful holiday season of gratitude and reflection! For the past few months, I have been quietly busy over here with Gospel Life Learning, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you. When you subscribed to this email update list, I promised not to spam excessively, and I believe I have kept that promise. In fact, this is my first email of 2024; so therefore - it is a summary of the resources I've created this past year as well as a peek of what is planned next.
1. Gems from the Greek
The latest blog post series and teaching videos began going live this past summer! We’ve been diving deep into some of the “gems” hidden in the original Greek and Hebrew texts of Scripture. These treasures bring richness and clarity to familiar passages and offer new insights into God’s Word. If you enjoy uncovering the deeper meaning behind the words of the Bible this is a series for you! You can find most of these on the blogposts or blogcast audiocast from July, or catch the videos at this playlist at the Gospel Life Learning YouTube channel.
2. Theology of Emotions Series Recap
Before the gems of the biblical language, we explored the Emotions, Mental Health, and The Gospel Life, beginning with a teaching on the Theology of Emotions. This series unpacked how to steward our emotions for God’s purposes, turning what we feel into an opportunity for spiritual growth and connection. If you missed it, each segment with blogpost and audio is still available and listed on the blog and there is also the YouTube playlist for the Emotions Series, so be sure to check it out
3. New Book Release: Words of Jesus Bible Study
It’s here! My latest book, Words of Jesus Bible Study: 10 Weeks on Christ's Teachings, is now available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats. I also wrote a blog post about the background of the writing of the book - it took over 14 slow years to research, write, edit, and put it all together in the time I have around my full time school psychology job. The paperback version includes journaling space to respond to the reflection questions—perfect for those who love to jot down thoughts as they study. This resource is all about spending intentional time in the teachings of our Savior, and I pray it blesses you in your walk with Him.
4. New Short-Course for Parents (or Grandparents, Counselors, Children's Ministers, or Elementary Educators): Struggles to Strength
My new short-course, Struggles to Strength: Unlock Your Child’s Confidence in 28 Days with Strength-Spotting Positive Psychology, is designed to help parents guide your children, ages 6-11, toward a stronger sense of self and confidence rooted in their God-given "deep strengths." I wrote and recorded the course to parents; however, this course would be helpful for grandparents, counselors, children's ministers, or even elementary special or general educators who are working to support a child who may be struggling with their self-esteem or self worth. It is also for those who want to "get ahead of the curve" in their parenting or guidance of their children by helping their child establish a strong self concept and sense of confidence before the struggles occur in later elementary and middle school.
This issue has been heavy on my heart, and about 2 years ago, the Lord put it on my heart to create affordable resources so that all parents and others are able to have access to evidence-based and faith-infused tools to help their kids navigate the current youth mental health crisis. The teachings in the course present from a general Christian worldview, simply because as the instructor - my views are deeply rooted in the Christian worldview when I discuss topics such as God given "deep strengths" and values. With that said, the course is not "overtly religious or Christian," and I believe this resource is one you could confidently recommend to anyone you know who may be looking for a way to help their child, even if the parent does not hold Christian beliefs.
And here’s the exciting part—extending through Dec 2nd, the course is available for just $7 to personal friends and current GLL followers/supporters as part of our post-Thanksgiving sale! After that, it will gradually go up to $12, and eventually to around $27. This is a perfect opportunity to invest in your child’s or grandchild's growth during this special season. Struggles to Strength Course.
5. Coming Soon: Family Bible Study Series
I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming series of books designed for family Bible studies. Did you know that the number 1 activity that parents can do with their children and teens to help them establish a strong faith that continues into young adulthood is to teach them to read the Bible for themselves? It's true. Pew Research did a study of young adults who remained faithful to Christ after reaching adulthood and moving out of their parents' home. They found that the vast majority of those who continued with a strong faith had learned to read and use the Bible for themselves.
We’ll start with the Gospel of Matthew and journey chapter by chapter through the text. This is a project I began several years ago, and for whatever reason, I abandoned the project when it was only half written. Hopefully and prayerfully, the first book in the series will be ready by mid-2025. These studies will be tailored for families who want to deepen their understanding of Scripture together. Stay tuned!
Thank You for Your Support
Your encouragement, prayers, and feedback mean so much to me. Whether you’ve joined me on the blog, YouTube, or through one of my books, I am so grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you in this journey of faith and learning.
As we wrap up November, let’s keep leaning into God’s goodness and the confidence we have in Christ.
Blessings and gratitude,
Sherry
Founder, Gospel Life Learning Ministries
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