Contributed by Laura Reynolds and Lauren Thomas Last week, we shared some questions to ask yourself when looking for wise influence in Bible studies, books, or teachers. This week, Laura and Lauren are sharing some of the resources they have found helpful in their own spiritual formation – resources we have personally used and know … More Choosing Wise Influences
Contributed by Lauren Thomas We recently wrapped up a series on influence and how we can use our influence for good. This week, we are going to look at some of the ways others influence us and identify how to look for wise influence. The rise of the internet, social media, and podcasts has made … More Who Is Influencing You?
Contributed by Laura Reynolds Today, we’re wrapping up our series on influence (see Parts 1, 2, & 3). The past few weeks we have seen how we as woman can manipulate and harm with our influence. We’re going to look at another woman today, who foolishly wields her influence. However, this woman experiences a transformation. … More Women of Influence | Part 4
Contributed by Laura Reynolds Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at how and who we influence (see Parts 1 & 2). We’ve established that we as women have powerful influence. Two weeks ago, we looked at Eve and her influence with Adam. Genesis 3:6 tells us that Eve, “saw that the tree was … More Women of Influence | Part 3
Contributed by Laura Reynolds We are continuing our series on influence. If you missed Part 1 last week, check it out. There are primarily two types of influence – wise and foolish. The book of Proverbs has much to say about wisdom and its counterpart, folly. It personifies both as women (see Proverbs 9) and … More Women of Influence | Part 2
Contributed by Laura Reynolds What does it mean to influence? The word is often used to describe the effects of alcohol on a person–under the influence. We’re going to look at the word in a different context–when one person influences another. Specifically what does it mean for women to influence? Just as alcohol can affect … More Women of Influence | Part 1
Week of March 19 | 1 John 5:13-21 This week wraps up our online study. Take some time to think about what book of the Bible you would like to study next. Tools for Bible Study will continue to be accessible and you can use them for any book you choose to study. Suggested … More 1 John Online Study | Week 12
Week of March 12 | 1 John 5:1-12 Suggested plan of study: Day 1: Read through entire book of 1 John Day 2: Study 5:1-5. (See Tools for Bible Study for suggestions) Day 3: Study 5:6-12. Day 4: Read through entire book of 1 John Day 5: Read through entire book of 1 John
Week of March 5 | 1 John 4:7-21 One of the goals of this study is to arm you with methods and confidence to study Scripture on your own. You’ll notice that there aren’t any suggested tools for days 2-5. This week, choose from any of the Tools for Bible Study. Throughout the study, you … More 1 John Online Study | Week 10
Week of February 26 | 1 John 4:1-6 Suggested plan of study: Day 1: Read the entire book of 1 John, and take a few minutes to look back over what you’ve learned in 1 John so far. Day 2: Write 1 John 4:1-3 word for word and then paraphrase in your own words (see … More 1 John Online Study | Week 9
