Think I found a gem!
Practical Theology for Women by Wendy Horger Alsup.
Excerps that blessed my soul today...
"Perhaps you ask, why write a theology book specifically geared toward women? Is this theology different from what should be in a book for men? Absolutely not! But for some reason, most theology books are written by men and aimed at a predominately male audience. With this book, I hope to fight the unspoken mentality that theology is for men, while parenting, sewing, or dieting classes are for women."
I feel like I have permission to confess that it's painfully hard for me to get through most theological books... It always makes me feel so guilty, but it's true!!
"It's obvious from Scripture that wise, practical daily living is preceded by a knowledge of God that leads to fear, awe, and reverence of him, his power, and his purposes. In other words, theology is the root, foundation, and framework for practical living that reflects wisdom & understanding."
So... want to live a Godly life? Get to know the Lord!!!
Theology: study of the nature of God.
"God's plan before the beginning of time was for his children to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ... We have God's precious promise that he's going to work the hard things in our lives for our good, and part of that is that we will be changed more and more to reflect Christ's character and glory. The trials and struggles we experience are like the refiner's fire under a pot of gold. The heat brings impurities to the top to be scraped off by the refiner, leaving the gold in a purer form. When God heats up our lives, working out our pride, selfishness and general wrong thinking, the resulting purified life is so much sweeter."
It's worth it! Thankful for the reminder that there's such purpose in trials.. I just need to believe it -- continually believe it! Life is hard, but God is good!
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