The Explore the Bible lesson for Nov. 4 focuses on James 2:14-26.

The Explore the Bible lesson for Oct. 28 focuses on James 1:19-27; 2:1-4.

Eric Black reviews “A Sojourner’s Truth” by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson.

The Explore the Bible lesson for Oct. 21 focuses on James 1:2-15.

To any other man or woman who has been a victim of sexual abuse, I would like to tell you that you matter and I believe you. What happened to you was not your fault. You deserve healing and an opportunity to live a life free from shame and fear.

Like children and youth, adults experience a range of affects from childhood sexual abuse. Scott Floyd examines some of those affects and points to hope and resilience for adults survivors of abuse.

The Explore the Bible lesson for Oct. 14 focuses on Galatians 6:1-10, 14-15.

When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time, a new beginning for both the congregation and the new minister. To maximize this new beginning, it is important to prepare spiritually, cognitively and emotionally for a new chapter.

How does sexual abuse effect those who are victimized? How is the impact experienced when one is a child, a teenager and then an adult?

Allen Black reviews “The Faithful Spy” by John Hendrix.

The Explore the Bible lesson for Oct. 7 focuses on Galatians 5:13-26.

Kathy Hillman reviews “Made Like Martha” by Katie M. Reid.