Living Out Biblical Womanhood

Memorizing Bible Verses

We need to be women who memorize Bible verses. We know that it has the ability to change our lives in so many necessary ways. Everything from transforming our minds to bringing us comfort, encouragement, admonishment, and hope. The list is endless. But it’s not always easy to memorize and when challenges present themselves, we can oftentimes get discouraged and stop trying. Instead, we need to arm ourselves with tips and “practicals” on how to start again (and keep going). Join us as we talk very practically about what verse memorization looks like in our lives and the importance of the “just start today” attitude.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“The Insanity of God Book” by Nik Ripken  with Gregg Lewis
“Teach Them Diligently” by Lou Priolo
 
Teachings:
Psalm 119 — Delighting in God’s Word
 
App:
Quizlet.com
https://quizlet.com/mobile 
 
Websites:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/

Budgeting & Finances for Women

We need to be good stewards of all that He gives us and this certainly includes our money. We should be careful to live in a way that honors Him. This is a call to understanding budgeting and finances. This may seem easier for some as they have more money. But is it necessarily about the money we have or is it a matter of the heart? Join us as we talk very practically about what budgeting looks like in our lives and how we live that out in creative and faith-filled ways. What works for one family might not work for another, but when the heart is to live for Him and His plan for our lives, amazing things can happen.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“George Muller: The Guardian of Bristols's Orphans” by Janel and Geoff Benge
“The Complete Financial Guide for Young Couples” by Larry Burkett“The Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey
“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey“Money Matters for Teens” by Larry Burkett“Investing for the Future” by Larry Burkett
The Rock Church and The Rio Church Teachings on Money/Stewardship:
http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=117&enmse_mid=769
http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=137&enmse_mid=950
https://www.experiencetherock.com/2023/03/matter-of-honor-series/
https://theriochurch.com/sermons/putting_money_in_its_place_1_care_provider/

Sharpening One Another in Marriage

Being married is a part of God’s good plan and it brings amazing blessings into our lives. However, it also reveals areas we need to work on, both in ourselves and in our husbands. And the necessary conversations we need to have about those areas aren’t always easy. So, just how do you speak into your husband’s life in a way that honors God and helps your husband grow? Practically speaking, are there tips we can remember to have those conversations go the way that they should? What if you’ve talked and things aren’t changing/getting better? When should help be sought? Join us as we honestly talk about what we’ve found it means to “sharpen one another” in our marriages in an attempt to glorify God and have (and not have) those hard conversations.
 
Shownotes:
“A Woman After God’s Own Heart” — Elizabeth George
“Love and Respect” — Emerson Eggerichs
“The Excellent Wife” — Martha Peace
“Don’t Be Stupid” — Bill Young (The Rock Church, message about godly correction) https://tinyurl.com/billyoung-dbs

Good Deeds —Serving in the Body of Believers

Being a part of a church family means many wonderful things. Serving within your church family is on God’s heart and needs to be on ours. We may struggle in living this out for either lack of understanding or not knowing how to make it happen in the busy and different seasons of our lives. How do we overcome those struggles and do what He asks? What kinds of blessings are there for us as we lay down our lives for others? How can we “finish strong” in our Christian walk as we strive to imitate Jesus? Join us as we talk about what serving the Body of Believers looks like in our lives now (and then). Practical tips are a must and the Word gives us help and hope.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Imagine Heaven” by John Burke

Getting Counsel

Getting counsel before making decisions used to be the norm in the Christian life. It’s not so much anymore. Why is that? It could be because people either don’t know about it as a biblical resource, or they feel like they’d rather search the internet and not have to interact with “a real person” (who might not tell them what they want to hear). No matter the reason, lack of counsel can lead to unfortunate outcomes. It’s vital that we understand what the Bible says about getting counsel — who we should go to (and not go to), and how to give counsel when people ask us for it. Join us as we talk about the practicals of what this has looked like in our lives and a few tips on making it part of yours. 

Willingly Laying Down Your Life for Your Family

Laying down your life for your family isn’t necessarily easy. We can easily know the Lord has called us to it, but it’s hard work (often found in small, daily choices), calls for sacrifice (oftentimes in ways that feel very personal), and needs a vision that can only come from the Lord. The world we live in lies to us about what this means and what it should look like. We need the Truth to keep us encouraged and on track with how to live it out. Join us as we talk about how we’ve honestly engaged with this calling in different seasons of life, amidst the world’s lies, and with hearts to obey His Word.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Habits of the Household” Justin Whitmel Earley
“You’re Not Enough (and that’s okay)” Allie Beth Stuckey
“Live Your Truth” Alisa Childers
“Eve In Exile” Rebekah Merkle

Principles for Political Engagement

Talking about politics and Christianity and how they go together (or don’t) can be a touchy subject. Is there value in us talking about it as Christian women and citizens of the U.S.? How do we decide who to vote for and what happens when people have differing opinions than ours? Is it possible to face the future with hope and courage? Some of our answers might just surprise you. Join us as we talk about politics and the Word and what it means for each of us. **We will NOT be talking about specific candidates or issues. 
 
Shownotes:
Messages and resources from The Rock Church/Utah
http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=161
https://www.experiencetherock.com/mp3/message/2024/04-King-Jesus/02-politics-policies-people.pdf
 

Loving Your Husband — Phileo Love (Friendship Love)

One of the ways God wants us to love our husbands is with phileo love. This is a friendship love, one of personal affection, tenderness, and companionship. It’s a type of love that we can often overlook or under-value. How does He want us to love our husbands in this way? We need to better understand it to walk in it. Join us as we talk about how we phileo love our husbands with practical tips and stories of our victories and struggles along the way. 
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Love-Life for Every Married Couple” by Ed Wheat

Self-Control in Our Speech

God wants us to be women who are self-controlled in our speech. We know it isn’t easy. Our speech can get us into trouble. Whether we struggle with anger, gossip, or simply saying too many words, we need His help to change and grow. Thankfully, His Word is full of wisdom and practical ways to grow. By His power, it’s possible to become a woman who is self-controlled in her speech. Join us as we talk about our own struggles in this area and the victories (and setbacks) along the way. 

Hospitality

God wants us to be hospitable. The Bible is pretty clear about that but sometimes we can get confused about what it means. Do we need to only use the good dishes and buy expensive food? Is it something you can only do if you have a home and family? The answer is “No!” —Hospitality is having a heart to love like Jesus did, in community and fellowship. You don’t need much to see Him bless your heart to serve others. Join us as we talk about some very practical tips on what hospitality is (and isn’t) and how you can show it no matter what stage of life you’re in.
 
 
Shownotes:
 
Book:
“The Hospitality Commands” by Alexander Strauch