Women Of The Word: How To Study The Bible With Both Our Hearts And Our Minds (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Very practical step-by-step process for how we can read our Bibles better and with greater understanding. While its not the only way to read the Bible well, I appreciate the author giving us a jumping off point. Though much of the application seems a little intimidating when you're trying to figure out how to fit study the way the author describes into your schedule, I think once you get over it and just try it, you'll realize that yes, it takes time, but it's worth it! I think this book will result in a huge change in my life - by changing the way I read the Bible.Over a year ago I made a goal to read the whole Bible by 2016. I bought a study Bible and began reading two chapters a night religiously (pun intended). I knew I wasn't reading the Bible right -- I wasn't studying it. I would read through it and then read the commentary in the margins and go to bed. I did not have any desire or the patience to change this. My study habits have never been good, which is part of the problem. I like to simply read and assume that I will remember later what is important, which is to my detriment during test time in the classroom in college and in the classroom of life. (That's part of why I love Goodreads -- I love writing reviews on books so I can look back later and remember why I liked/didn't like a book.)Wilkin helped me to see the importance of overcoming my impatience and lack of desire and becoming a student of the Bible. By turning over these feelings to God, I have felt a sudden change when I pick up my Bible. I never even thought to do this, just like I never thought to pray as I pick up and put down the Bible every day. Wilkin brought a spotlight onto pieces of my spiritual life that I did not know were missing! As I walked through Chapter 8 of Women of the Word, I did the study of James 1:1-1:18 with her, using the methods she explained. I loved doing it. Last year, I had an in-depth study of Philippians, which I always enjoyed studying and got a lot out of that study. I assumed this was not something I could discipline myself to do on my own. Now I think it is something I look forward to doing daily. Discipline is very important to my growth in general, and I plan to take Wilkin's steps to Bible studying and implement it into my daily discipline of spending time with God. I also hope to find a Bible study that is taught like she explains it should be taught in Chapter 9. I am very appreciative that this book was given to me and for the guidance it has provided to me today and in the days to come.
What do You think about Women Of The Word: How To Study The Bible With Both Our Hearts And Our Minds (2014)?
Loved this book. Practical tips and encouragement for how to read the Bible to gain Bible literacy.
—showmia_c
This book sounds great, but $129.90 is a little steep!
—shivanisingh0103
