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Books
Before the Stone Rolled: A 6-Day Journey to Prepare Your Heart for Easter.
"Before the Stone Rolled: A 6-Day Journey to Prepare Your Heart for Easter" is an immersive devotional that offers a daily journey alongside Jesus from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the awe-inspiring morning of the Resurrection. Each day, readers are invited to explore pivotal moments: from the humility of the King on a donkey, the symbolic cleansing of the Temple, to the profound lessons gleaned from the cursing of the fig tree, and the parable of the two sons. You'll delve into the challenges Jesus faced, His unparalleled authority, and the intimate act of washing His disciples' feet. As the world falls silent on 'Silent Saturday,' this book serves as a beacon of reflection and anticipation. This devotional is crafted to inspire, educate, provoke thoughtful reflection, and most importantly, prepare your heart for the explosive joy of Easter Sunday. Through these pages, you'll gain a deeper, more intimate understanding of the events that form the cornerstone of Easter, transforming your experience of this holy season.
Through the Darkness: A Guide to Process Your Grief with God
Grief is a profound emotional response that often feels overwhelming and insurmountable, leaving many of us unsure of how to cope. It can be isolating, as it seems like no one truly comprehends the depth of our pain and confusion. During times of grief, we may find ourselves experiencing anger, depression, or even denial as we attempt to evade or suppress our emotions. However, avoiding the grieving process only allows it to fester and control us. This tool was born out of my personal encounters with loss and witnessing others go through similar experiences. It underscores the importance of turning to God to navigate and confront the pain of loss. Grief extends beyond mourning a loved one; it can also encompass the loss of a job, a dream, or unrealized aspirations like marriage or parenthood. Regardless of what triggers our grief, it is vital to confront and process it; otherwise, it will consume us from within. This guide is designed to assist individuals in bringing their grief to God, allowing them to engage with their pain in His presence. By embracing this resource, you can tap into God's comfort and healing, fostering a deeper connection with the compassionate divine being who offers solace in times of darkness.
Online Courses
We all long to have a deep connection with God where we can interact with Him. We long for our prayer time to be a two-way conversation. We desire to seek God for wisdom and hear His thoughts on what we should do. After all, we do not worship a God of stone but a God who is personal, who dwells within us through the Holy Spirit. Learn to discern His voice from your voice or, worse the enemy's voice
The Rage Reset™
Anger is a powerful emotion. While the emotion itself is not a problem how we respond to anger can be. The Bible says in your anger don't sin, indicating we can have the emotion of anger and be holy. Stop letting anger get the best of you and your relationships.
The Shame Detox™
Shame is an issue we all deal with. It's a close companion that exists as an inner critic telling us we are not good enough, won't amount to anything, hounds us about our sin. Discover what it means to live free from condemnation and shame
The Anxiety Exodus™
Escape the trap of worry, anxiety and fear. Jesus said you can't add a single hour to our lives by worrying. Implying that we can certainly lose an hour. Don't lose your life worrying or living in fear and start living.
How to Study the Bible: Foundations and Epistles/Teaching
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to the letters of the Bible so you get the most out of it. You'll get foundational and essential tools to get a correct interpretation. Learn how to dive into the original language, how to observe the text well, how to ask good questions. Learn important skills like, word studies, mapping a verse, keeping things in context, and more
Currently only available as a coaching program
How to Study the Bible: Psalms, Hymns, Wisdom Literature
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to unpack the Psalms, Hymns, and Wisdom Sections of the Bible. How many times have you read a Psalm and thought, that's nice. But didn't know how to get more out of it. The Poetry of the Bible is loaded with great truths, when we learn how to study the 'poetry of the Bible we see things God wants us to know about Himself and how to relate to him in prayer and walk in His wisdom. Great course for all teachers, pastors, or anyone who wants to get the most out of the scriptures.
Currently only available as a coaching program
How to Study the Bible: Stories of the Bible
The vast majority of the Bible is is God's truth communicated through story. Yet, most of us have learned to study the Bible by listening to sermons based on Paul's teachings or letters. Unfortunately, when we try to study a story like we study direct teaching in the Bible we miss the richness of God's truth. By learning how to study the Bible's stories, you'll experience a whole new level of engagement and understanding. Stories show us how to live out the truths of the Bible. When we know how to mine the stories for deep truths our spiritual life goes to a whole new level. This course is perfect for teachers, pastors, or anyone looking to delve deeper into the scriptures.
Currently only available as a coaching program
Hybrid Training
The best of both worlds. Convenience of an e-course with the power of coaching
When you purchase a Hybrid Course you get up to 3 sixty-minute 1:1 coaching sessions that you can schedule any time. You have up to one year from date of purchase to schedule thse coaching calls. The coaching call needs to be related to the course you purchased.
We all long to have a deep connection with God where we can interact with Him. We long for our prayer time to be a two way conversation. We desire to seek God for wisdom, and hear back His thoughts on what we should do. Afterall, we do not worship a God of stone, but a God who is personal, who dwells within us thorugh the Holy Spirit. Learn to discern His voice from your voice or worse the enemies voice
Anger is a powerful emotion. While the emotion itself is not a problem how we respond to anger can be. The Bible says in your anger don't sin, indicating we can have the emotion of anger and be holy. Stop letting anger get the best of you and your relationships.
Shame is an issue we all deal with. It's a close companion that exists as an inner critic telling us we are not good enough, won't amount to anything, hounds us about our sin. Discover what it means to live free from condemnation and shame
Escape the trap of worry, anxiety and fear. Jesus said you can't add a single hour to our lives by worrying. Implying that we can certainly lose an hour. Don't lose your life worrying or living in fear and start living.
How to Study the Bible: Foundations and Epistles/Teaching
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to the letters of the Bible so you get the most out of it. You'll get foundational and essential tools to get a correct interpretation. Learn how to dive into the original language, how to observe the text well, how to ask good questions. Learn important skills like, word studies, mapping a verse, keeping things in context, and more
Currently only available as a coaching program
How to Study the Bible: Psalms, Hymns, Wisdom Literature
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to unpack the Psalms, Hymns, and Wisdom Sections of the Bible. How many times have you read a Psalm and thought, that's nice. But didn't know how to get more out of it. The Poetry of the Bible is loaded with great truths, when we learn how to study the 'poetry of the Bible we see things God wants us to know about Himself and how to relate to him in prayer and walk in His wisdom. Great course for all teachers, pastors, or anyone who wants to get the most out of the scriptures.
Currently only available as a coaching program
How to Study the Bible: Stories of the Bible
The vast majority of the Bible is is God's truth communicated through story. Yet, most of us have learned to study the Bible by listening to sermons based on Paul's teachings or letters. Unfortunately, when we try to study a story like we study direct teaching in the Bible we miss the richness of God's truth. By learning how to study the Bible's stories, you'll experience a whole new level of engagement and understanding. Stories show us how to live out the truths of the Bible. When we know how to mine the stories for deep truths our spiritual life goes to a whole new level. This course is perfect for teachers, pastors, or anyone looking to delve deeper into the scriptures.
Currently only available as a coaching program
1:1 Coaching Experiences
When it comes to experiencing transformation in your life, there's no better solution that 1:1 Coaching or discipleship. All our courses are offered as a "coaching experience". The beauty of a 1:1 Coaching experience is that you get the entire course taught to you in a very personal approach. With Coaching you have the opporutnity to go deeper into topics, ask questions, get instant feedback on how to apply the truth to your life and your circumstances.
The one-to-one setting creates relationship and the nuances of each course come to life as you learn directly from Rick.
Coaching also provides accountabiility. Some of us do best when we know we are meeting with someone. When we know they're going to ask, "did you do the exercise?"
If you want to dive deep, if you want the ability to ask questions, if you want built in accountability and encouragement, if you want to reflect deeper on the subject of the course, coaching is the thing for you.
With all the benefits of coaching there is a different price point. Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Rick and we can discover together if coaching is right for you.
Scroll down to see the courses we offer in a 1:1 coaching format
1:1 Coaching is Available for the Following Courses
We all long to have a deep connection with God where we can interact with Him. We long for our prayer time to be a two way conversation. We desire to seek God for wisdom, and hear back His thoughts on what we should do. Afterall, we do not worship a God of stone, but a God who is personal, who dwells within us thorugh the Holy Spirit. Learn to discern His voice from your voice or worse the enemies voice
Rage Reset™
Anger is a powerful emotion. While the emotion itself is not a problem how we respond to anger can be. The Bible says in your anger don't sin, indicating we can have the emotion of anger and be holy. Stop letting anger get the best of you and your relationships.
Shame is an issue we all deal with. It's a close companion that exists as an inner critic telling us we are not good enough, won't amount to anything, hounds us about our sin. Discover what it means to live free from condemnation and shame
Escape the trap of worry, anxiety and fear. Jesus said you can't add a single hour to our lives by worrying. Implying that we can certainly lose an hour. Don't lose your life worrying or living in fear and start living.
How to Study the Bible: Foundations and Epistles/Teaching
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to the letters of the Bible so you get the most out of it. You'll get foundational and essential tools to get a correct interpretation. Learn how to dive into the original language, how to observe the text well, how to ask good questions. Learn important skills like, word studies, mapping a verse, keeping things in context, and more
How to Study the Bible: Psalms, Hymns, Wisdom Literature
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to unpack the Psalms, Hymns, and Wisdom Sections of the Bible. How many times have you read a Psalm and thought, that's nice. But didn't know how to get more out of it. The Poetry of the Bible is loaded with great truths, when we learn how to study the 'poetry of the Bible we see things God wants us to know about Himself and how to relate to him in prayer and walk in His wisdom. Great course for all teachers, pastors, or anyone who wants to get the most out of the scriptures.
How to Study the Bible: Stories of the Bible
The vast majority of the Bible is is God's truth communicated through story. Yet, most of us have learned to study the Bible by listening to sermons based on Paul's teachings or letters. Unfortunately, when we try to study a story like we study direct teaching in the Bible we miss the richness of God's truth. By learning how to study the Bible's stories, you'll experience a whole new level of engagement and understanding. Stories show us how to live out the truths of the Bible. When we know how to mine the stories for deep truths our spiritual life goes to a whole new level. This course is perfect for teachers, pastors, or anyone looking to delve deeper into the scriptures.
Small Groups
All our courses are offered in a small group format. Because every small group is a slightly different size, email us at [email protected] for small group pricing
We all long to have a deep connection with God where we can interact with Him. We long for our prayer time to be a two way conversation. We desire to seek God for wisdom, and hear back His thoughts on what we should do. Afterall, we do not worship a God of stone, but a God who is personal, who dwells within us thorugh the Holy Spirit. Learn to discern His voice from your voice or worse the enemies voice
Anger is a powerful emotion. While the emotion itself is not a problem how we respond to anger can be. The Bible says in your anger don't sin, indicating we can have the emotion of anger and be holy. Stop letting anger get the best of you and your relationships.
Shame is an issue we all deal with. It's a close companion that exists as an inner critic telling us we are not good enough, won't amount to anything, hounds us about our sin. Discover what it means to live free from condemnation and shame
Escape the trap of worry, anxiety and fear. Jesus said you can't add a single hour to our lives by worrying. Implying that we can certainly lose an hour. Don't lose your life worrying or living in fear and start living.
How to Study the Bible: Foundations and Epistles/Teaching
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to the letters of the Bible so you get the most out of it. You'll get foundational and essential tools to get a correct interpretation. Learn how to dive into the original language, how to observe the text well, how to ask good questions. Learn important skills like, word studies, mapping a verse, keeping things in context, and more
COMING SOON
How to Study the Bible: Psalms, Hymns, Wisdom Literature
The Bible has 3 main styles of writing. These different styles impact the way we should study it. This course Rick will teach you how to unpack the Psalms, Hymns, and Wisdom Sections of the Bible. How many times have you read a Psalm and thought, that's nice. But didn't know how to get more out of it. The Poetry of the Bible is loaded with great truths, when we learn how to study the 'poetry of the Bible we see things God wants us to know about Himself and how to relate to him in prayer and walk in His wisdom. Great course for all teachers, pastors, or anyone who wants to get the most out of the scriptures.
COMING SOON
How to Study the Bible: Stories of the Bible
The vast majority of the Bible is is God's truth communicated through story. Yet, most of us have learned to study the Bible by listening to sermons based on Paul's teachings or letters. Unfortunately, when we try to study a story like we study direct teaching in the Bible we miss the richness of God's truth. By learning how to study the Bible's stories, you'll experience a whole new level of engagement and understanding. Stories show us how to live out the truths of the Bible. When we know how to mine the stories for deep truths our spiritual life goes to a whole new level. This course is perfect for teachers, pastors, or anyone looking to delve deeper into the scriptures.
COMING SOON
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Marianne R.
Virginia
"What a powerful, biblically accurate, encouraging, and practical course! The Lord had placed me in the midst of an exceptionally difficult life trial where I desperately needed to “hear God’s voice” to provide clarity and direction. Rick’s course was God’s timely provision. This course combines sound theology tied to Scripture along with real-life examples from Rick’s own experiences as well as practical exercises; all of which help make the material come to life. I especially enjoyed the session on fear and anxiety. Life-changing truths!"
Oscar Aizcorbe
Fairfax, VA
"I am blessed to have studied with Rick Reiter for many years – for me personally, it’s been ten years. Rick is a gifted pastor and Bible study leader whose teaching has impacted my life significantly. His teaching has been a gateway to better understanding scripture and applying it to my everyday life. I have grown in my relationship with the Lord as a result. I'm privileged to be in a Bible study with him every week and it serves as an anchor for my week, keeping me focused on God’s will for my life. My life is richer for knowing Rick and I am grateful for his teaching and prayer support."
Dave Counts
Fairfax, VA
"I met Rick about 5 years ago at a Bible study. Since then, we have become friends, and he has become an important presence in my life. Rick played a major role in the growth of my faith. His knowledge of the Bible and his amazing gift of bringing the Word to life has been a blessing to me and the other men in our group. In addition, the way Rick lives his life is an inspiration to all of us. He lives what he teaches, and I get to see it firsthand. I pray that Rick will always be available to men like me because we need him."
S.P.
Virginia
The Hearing God course taught me to hear God's voice clearly, but I also discovered it was more than about hearing His voice. I finally found freedom from condemnation that I wasn’t experiencing in my life. I knew intellectually there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, but the very first lesson about condemnation showed me I did not apply that knowledge to be free. These courses transformed my relationship with God and to walk in His freedom and forgiveness.
Tim Thompson
Virginia
"My wife and I took this course, and it completely changed our lives for the best! It’s a missing element that we needed to understand to embrace hearing God and understanding His character and much more."
