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Offenses are inevitable, but being offended is a choice. Allowing bitterness to remain in a heart will bring devastating spiritual consequences. A wise woman will look at offense as an opportunity to become more Christ-like.
How do we achieve balance with the many roles we have as women? What is God’s view on balance in our lives? God’s desire is for us to seek Him, follow His lead, and receive His peace. Seeking Him leads to Godly balance which leads to God’s peace.
The Inductive Bible Study Method is a way to study the text, with a “God-centered” lens. The student seeks to dig in the text to find the original meaning and the correct interpretation that leads to proper application of God’s Word, in action, in her life.
It is normal to get discouraged from time to time. The Bible shows us what to do when we get discouraged or when we recognize discouragement in others.
Fellowship is a very misunderstood virtue of our modern-day church in the Western world. An examination of what the Bible tells us about Fellowship and what God’s concept is will help us understand our responsibility for stewarding fabulous fellowship in our homes, Christian gatherings and in our community.
Forgiveness is hard- it just is. When an offense takes place, we want justice but to leave that justice in the hands of an invisible God can be challenging. If we can begin to grasp the justice that has been served on our behalf, we can begin to release our hold on seeking our own retribution. The resulting benefits are truly worth the risk.
God’s grace is consistent and dependable and is absolutely unrelated to our consistency or dependability. On our best days and on our worst, His grace is there to supply what we lack. His great heart is ever-inclined toward us. This lesson explores the definition of grace, especially what it looks like in our everyday lives. When we truly get a grip on the lavish gift of grace that God has given to us, we are better able to extend grace to others around us.
Sometimes life is overwhelming. It helps when we are grounded in our relationship with God, one day at a time. But how can we develop holy habits without becoming overwhelmed? What are holy habits? How can we develop holy habits without becoming overwhelmed? Holy healthy habits are purposeful listening to God, purposeful talking to God and purposeful talking about God. This workshop explores the realm of “devotions” with a heaping dose of grace.
It is vital for us, as Christians, to truly know and believe who we are in Christ. We may often remind and encourage others of who Christ created them to be, but it’s harder to apply these truths to ourselves- it’s time to change that mentality based on the truth of who we are in Him. This workshop serves as a reminder, or possibly a first-time realization, that we are more than who we believe ourselves to be when we belong to Christ.
Insecurity is an issue most women of all ages deal with on a daily basis. If we can be aware of the ways that insecurity presents itself and aware of our own triggers, we can take steps to live a more free and authentic life- ultimately finding our true security in our relationship with God.
Understanding authority helps us lead well. We all need to know how to be under authority and to properly exercise the authority we have been given. This workshop pulls from the examples of both biblical and present-day leaders; some who got it right, and some who made mistakes.
The “lens” we use to view the world around us is essential to our understanding of the truth, which impacts the characteristics and quality of our leadership. How leaders view the people they are leading, the issues they encounter, and their motives for leading are defined by which lens they use. For a gospel-centered leader, their lens is the gospel- the truth of the Word of God. Bringing clarity and visibility to the leader’s view, which in turn impacts their understanding of the world around them and their response to it. The truth found in God’s Word is the foundation of a thriving leader.
Jesus Christ—from God, fully God, Creator, Sustainer, Master of the Universe—revealed Himself to humanity as Servant. A life “on mission,” attuned to the marching orders of Jesus is such a rich way to live and lead. It allows those around us to see Jesus; there is no higher calling.
Our bodies are a gift from God, and He not only wants us to care for them, He has provided the help we need to achieve and maintain physical fitness through His Spirit. We should follow His principles for a healthy diet and exercise regularly and effectively to become physically fit and stay that way.
In recent years we have been encouraged by our PWOC leadership to live our lives “Three Deep.” At any given point, I should be pouring my life into another (mentoring) but I should also be in a relationship in which I can be mentored. This lesson seeks to both educate and encourage those interested in the valuable concept of mentoring.
The spiritual gift of administration is often overlooked and undervalued, but ministry can rise or fall according to how organized or disorganized it may be. Scripture esteems the gift of administration—Stephen, the first martyr of the New Testament church was an administrator! This workshop seeks to affirm and empower those gifted in administration.
Having an understanding of personal finances, rooted in contentment, can help us become better stewards of our money, even helping us to glorify God through it. This workshop is designed for anyone desiring to commit their personal finances to God. It covers: 1) contentment, 2) becoming debt-free, and 3) using a budget- all of which can bring tremendous freedom to our homes when we are no longer financially overcommitted.
What is mentoring? How can we develop mentoring relationships without becoming overwhelmed? Mentoring is meeting with women who are younger, older or the same age to share life experiences together.
Despite what many are taught, scientific evidence actually confirms the Bible. Knowing a few bits of evidence can bolster one’s faith, help someone begin to see the world through a Biblical lens and build confidence for taking part in apologetic conversations.
God has chosen to reveal Himself to us through a variety of names and titles in Scripture, which give us glimpses into His vast character and help us to understand the depth of His power, His love, and His presence in our lives. This workshop will explore the truth of who God is, through studying some of His names. You will find hope for your everyday challenges, disappointments and heartaches.
