“Honey, where did you put my socks?” “Mom, I hate meat loaf. Can’t we order pizza?” “You do realize that the deadline is tomorrow, don’t you?” “We missed you at Bible study. Were you just too tired?”
As women, we constantly juggle the needs of everyone around us. We face enormous expectations and responsibilities the minute we get out of bed each morning. And in the midst of all the overwhelming demands on our time and energy, we often lose sight of who we are—of the women God intended for us to be.
So how should we cope? How can we find a healthy balance between earthly responsibilities and heavenly promises? God’s Word offers wisdom for all of us as we seek to become true women of faith.
“Becoming a Man or a Woman after God's Own Heart”
by Charles R. Swindoll
Chuck Swindoll discusses what is meant by the phrase “having a heart for God.” His description of a person who desires to obey God in every aspect of his or her life without anything held back from Him presents a convicting challenge to us all.
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Insight’s Bible Companion for Women
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Women are getting confusing messages from the world. The world says our value is measured in terms of how beautiful, powerful, assertive, and successful we are. Christian women often hear only the opposite—that they are of little value with limited opportunities. Neither model comes close to the Bible’s true teaching on a woman’s incredible worth. This volume illustrates a deep commitment to Christ and a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures—qualities you’ll relate to as you become the woman God wants you to be!
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