Podcasts about ways god is different

If everything belongs to God, how do we manage the things He's given us in a way that honors Him and blesses others? How can we find out where He's calling us invest our time, talents, and energy? Today's guest, Dana Wichterman, joins me to answer these questions and encourage us to invest everything we have in the Kingdom of God. Impact Foundation  Crown  Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith by Dana Wichterman and Bill Wichterman   In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin  None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilken  The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn  The Pilgrim's Progress by Paul Bunyan    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/. Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc

Psalm 16: 5-8 None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin  A Parent's Limits: God's Gift or Satan's Trap? by Joey Turner Knowing What We Don't Know: How Our Spiritual Limits Bring Us Closer to God by Tracey Rector Good News For Parents: God Knows Everything by Carolyn Lankford Rooted 2017: Jen Wilkin on Living as Those with a Living Hope  Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

Why everything you do at work is an act of theology, why Christians should view even mundane work as “infused with supernatural meaning,” and how Genesis 1 democratizes human dignity.Links Mentioned:J.T. English on LinkedInJ.T. English on XJen WilkinJen Wilkin on XYou Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God WellNone Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)Gospel CoalitionThe Knowledge of the HolyDelighting in the TrinityHannah AndersonAndy CrouchJordan Raynor

In this special bonus episode, Jen Wilkin answers the questions that listeners have sent in about studying the Bible. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out Crossway's newest podcast for kids 'The Flourish Bible Study Series' and 'Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this season finale, Jen Wilkin draws all of the ideas covered so far together to remind everyone what the true end of Bible study should be. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out Crossway's newest podcast for kids 'The Biggest Story' and 'New Morning Mercies'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In today's episode, Jen walks through different contexts for teaching the Bible, offering tips and wisdom on how to teach well no matter who or where you are. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the '(A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In today's episode, Jen Wilkin walks through different tools that can be used in the Bible study process and offers wisdom to help know when and how to use them best. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the 'ESV Prayer Journals' and 'Do You Believe?'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the final stage of the Bible study process: application. She discusses how to know when it is actually time to move into this stage and how to avoid common pitfalls. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the 'ESV Teen Study Bible' and 'Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers'. ❖ Subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions for Jen Wilkin here to be entered to win 1 of 20 signed copies of Jen's book 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Jen Wilkin talks through what the process of interpretation looks like and gives encouragement for when we find ourselves daunted by the task. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the 'Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More' and subscribe to The Crossway Podcast. ❖ Subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions for Jen Wilkin here to be entered to win 1 of 20 signed copies of Jen's book 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this week's episode, Jen discusses the first of three steps in the Bible study process—comprehension. She walks through how this underappreciated step is a key building block to studying the Bible well. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the 'ESV Women's Study Bible' and 'The Biggest Story Bible Storybook'. ❖ Subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions for Jen Wilkin here to be entered to win 1 of 20 signed copies of Jen's book 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through principles for studying the Bible that are essential to remember in order to get the most out of your time in God's word. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out the 'ESV Journaling Study Bible' and 'Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Jen Wilkin describes the wrong ways we approach Bible study and what our failed attempts to engage with God's Word reveal about our own attitude toward Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out The Daily Joy Podcast and 'Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the barriers we often face when studying the Bible, how to move past them, and why it is worth it. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Don't forget to check out 'ESV Scripture Journals' and 'Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation'. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

Today we are pleased to share with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin'. Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she walks through methods, tips, and encouragements to study the Bible more deeply so we might know and love the God of the Bible better. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds that this podcast is based. ❖ Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she walks through methods, tips, and encouragements to studying the Bible more deeply so we might know and love the God of the Bible better. In this first episode, Jen Wilkin introduces the idea of Bible literacy and shares how studying the Bible has changed her life. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she walks through methods, tips, and encouragements to studying the Bible more deeply so we might know and love the God of the Bible better. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. ❖ Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram  Facebook Twitter

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sat down with Jen Wilkin to talk about organizing a Bible study. Wilkin is a minister in the Institute at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, where she oversees curriculum and teaches women's classes. She is the author of Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Mindsand None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing). She has also published group studies on 1 Peter on the Sermon on the Mount.In this conversation, Wilkin explains how her passion and ability to teach developed and how significant it is to have a pastor affirm and encourage teaching gifts. Having led a large parachurch Bible study for women and now overseeing the women's Bible study at her own church, Wilkin offers valuable advice for organizing and orchestrating a Bible study program. In particular, Wilkin says studies should provide structure, accountability, and predictability.

04/28/2021 - Jen Wilkin - Women’s Bible study leader, on the many ways God is different from us and why that’s a good thing.

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Is God who You think He is? John 4:24 Jesus tells us to worship God in spirit and in Truth and later on in 8:28 Jesus says that the truth sets us free. We are to worship God, which means the true things about God, but we can get mixed up with our feelings, with good songs, with our past that can distort our view of God. Are we worshiping God in truth or are we believing lies about God? Today we are looking at  attributes of God found in His Word to help us worship the ONE TRUE God.  Be a Teammate of the SPF Podcast! Check out Patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful and consider becoming a donor at $5 a month! Plus get access to exclusive materials. Is God Who You Think He Is? God is God and He has attributes that can be known about Him as studied in the Word of God. Though we can never fully exhaust God or ever comprehend all He is and all He does and will do, He still allows us to know Him. “A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature. The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in the Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshiped… something more than a theoretical God is only truly known in the soul as we yield ourselves to Him and submit to His authority , and regulate all the details of our lives by His holy precepts and commandments." - AW Pink The Attributes of God Scriptures talked about: Job 1-2 Acts 17 Attributes of God First as we study God’s attributes we need to know that there are two main classifications of His attributes. No. 1  Incommunicable attributes - meaning he does not share these attributes with anyone or anything  aseity, eternal, omnipresence, immutable, omnipotent, No. 2 Communicable attributes - meaning God shares these attributes with other beings. righteous, merciful, good, loving, just, wrathful Application Pick an attribute of God and look it up in Scripture. Study it with your kids or with a small group of women. After writing down verses ask yourself what does this attribute of God mean for your daily living? Find the free infographic of God's Attributes here: https://www.challies.com/visual-theology/visual-theology-the-attributes-of-god/ Find the Sheologians Podcast on Reckless Worship here: https://www.sheologians.com/reckless-worship/ Find the Douglas Wilson Post - Obedience of Cancer here: https://dougwils.com/resources/personal/the-obedience-of-cancer.html Find the Todd Friel Anxiety: A Biblical Cure Bible Study Here: https://www.wretched.org/product/wretched-worldview-anxiety-the-biblical-cure/ None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) By Jen Wilkin The Attributes of God By A. W. Pink, Arthur W. Pink Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine By Wayne Grudem Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry By Mike Wilkerson        

Should women know theology? What is theology? Why is it important? Let’s find out. Plus 5 ways theology has changed me. Partner with the SPF Podcast! The SPF Podcast happens with the support of generous ladies across the globe. Want to join in? Here are a few ways: 1. Partner with SPF on Patreon for $5 a month + get member perks! Find out more: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful 2. Explore my Amazon links - they are affiliate links of my most recommended resources and your clicks and purchases from the links go to funding this podcast! At no cost to you!! Woo! 3. Try Audible for a month on Amazon FREE + get two FREE audiobooks to keep forever. Learn more here: Banner of Grace Boutik Check out with sister's Rachel and Becca are doing over at bannerofgraceboutik.com - Rachel is helping her sister contribute and develop a skill and use her gifts for God's glory by painting pictures and selling them. Rachel and Becca are twins, but Becca has cerebral palsy. Check out their site and artwork here: http://www.bannerofgraceboutik.com/ http://www.bannerofgraceboutik.com/ Should Women Know Theology? Should women know theology - yes - actually, I think it’s imperative that we as women pursue the knowledge of theology. I think it’s imperative we become better THEOLOGIANS! Theology: the study of God Theology is not just an understanding of God, but an application of our understanding of God. But everyone is a theologian because we all have a view of God. Why is it imperative for women to know theology? Because it gives us a right view of God. It gives us a right view of ourselves. It gives us a right view of our circumstances. It shows Gods Lordship, Sovereignty, Wisdom, Love, Justice, Holiness - over all things. It is TRUTH. and the truth sets us free. “Truth works" High view of theology with lead to more and more freedom.  Practical Theology for Women Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives By Wendy Horger Alsup Wendy Alsup has an excellent book called, "Practical Theology for Women" that I recommend! She talkes about good theology is important because it gives us an accurate faith. Reminds us that theology is incredibly practical - it gives us the foundation of our faith and Hebrews tells us without faith it is impossible to please God Theology is about knowing God but also appropriating that truth to our lives!   Five Ways Theology has Changed Me Better interpretation of Scripture which has given me greater joy and assurance  Helped me defend the faith and articulate it more clearly - to instruct what is right and good and true Theology has helped me understand the biblical role of church and pastors Theology has helped me leave behind anxiety Theology has helped me do hard things Great Resources for Growing in Theology Here are some great ways to grow as better theologians: Read the Bible whole chapters at a time and research the book of the Bible - who wrote it, to who, why, what was going on at the time? Study the Word - do a inductive or investigative Bible study - templates are online Read good theologians - J.C. Ryle, Charles Spurgeon, Wayne Grudem Listen to good sermons - R.C. Sproul, Steven Lawson, Charles Spurgeon Websites that are helpful: gotquestions.org biblegateway.com logos.com (there is a free lite app version) Matthew Henry Commentary Ligoneir.com     Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know By Wayne Grudem, Elliot Grudem None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) By Jen Wilkin Holiness By J. C. Ryle   Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine By Wayne Grudem 1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ - Bible Study Book (Gospel Coalition) By Jen Wilkin Stressed Out: A Practical, Biblical Approach to Anxiety By Todd Friel            

Reading is one of my favorite past times! But I've gone through seasons in the last few years where I haven't read as much as I wanted.  So in 2017 I set a reading goal for my year for the first time! While I didn't actually reach my insane goal of 104 books, I did end the year with 67 read! And I am just fine with that.  Out of the 67 books, I read last year, I came across some amazing ones. So here are my top 10 books I read in 2017.  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. My top 10 Books from 2017:  Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands - Shona Murray I read Refresh near the end of December 2017 and funny enough, I had already picked it as my word for 2018! So this book was a perfect fit for me as I was contemplating what my year of REFRESHMENT was going to look like. You can read or listen in all about my word for 2018 here.  This book takes a look at what we do when our lives get too full and too busy. It's full of practical suggestions and ideas, but my favorite part of the book was it's spiritual look at how we run our lives. The author again and again makes the case that we need to rely on God more within our daily lives and less and less upon ourselves. There was a lot in this book that I really needed to hear as I head into 2018.  The Life Giving Table: Nurturing Faith through Feasting, One Meal at a Time - Sally Clarkson The Life Giving Table is a book about hospitality and serving those who eat at your table, particularly your family! There are a loooot of suggestions in this book and I'm only looking at implementing a very small fraction of the ideas for this season of life with little kids. And many of those suggestions I'm modifying even further to make work.  Sally presents a very ideal look of home and table life and I think it's a great idea to pick and choose which ones will work for your family. I did walk away from reading this book with new found encouragement to make family mealtime special. I interview Sally in the fall about her book. You can listen to that interview here.  The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Andy Crouch I think this is a must-read book for all families! It's all about healthy and responsible approaches to technology in the home. I think this is a vital message in today's culture and family life and it's only going to get more important as technology integrates itself even more in everyday life.  While we LOVE technology in our home and even run an online business, balance is the key! We had a lot of good things to think about from this book and several of his suggestions we are incorporating into our family. Jason and I both read the book in August. It was great to get to both read it and discuss it along the way.  Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God - Courtney Reissig Most of what I do in my home each day is boring and ordinary. I bounce between scrubbing toilets, making dinner, and folding laundry. It's very easy within these routines to wonder, "What's the point in all of this?? Am I really serving God through all this mundane?"  Courtney beautifully addresses this heart problem and directs us again and again to view our work in light of serving God and His Glory! It's a quick easy read but will give you a lot to think about.   None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin  Jen has long been one of my favorite authors (and I'm looking forward to the new book she has coming out in May)! None Like Him is a great book that takes a look at 10 attributes of God. If you are wanting to learn more about God and his character,

Reading is one of my favorite past times! But I've gone through seasons in the last few years where I haven't read as much as I wanted.  So in 2017 I set a reading goal for my year for the first time! While I didn't actually reach my insane goal of 104 books, I did end the year with 67 read! And I am just fine with that.  Out of the 67 books, I read last year, I came across some amazing ones. So here are my top 10 books I read in 2017.  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. My top 10 Books from 2017:  Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands - Shona Murray I read Refresh near the end of December 2017 and funny enough, I had already picked it as my word for 2018! So this book was a perfect fit for me as I was contemplating what my year of REFRESHMENT was going to look like. You can read or listen in all about my word for 2018 here.  This book takes a look at what we do when our lives get too full and too busy. It's full of practical suggestions and ideas, but my favorite part of the book was it's spiritual look at how we run our lives. The author again and again makes the case that we need to rely on God more within our daily lives and less and less upon ourselves. There was a lot in this book that I really needed to hear as I head into 2018.  The Life Giving Table: Nurturing Faith through Feasting, One Meal at a Time - Sally Clarkson The Life Giving Table is a book about hospitality and serving those who eat at your table, particularly your family! There are a loooot of suggestions in this book and I'm only looking at implementing a very small fraction of the ideas for this season of life with little kids. And many of those suggestions I'm modifying even further to make work.  Sally presents a very ideal look of home and table life and I think it's a great idea to pick and choose which ones will work for your family. I did walk away from reading this book with new found encouragement to make family mealtime special. I interview Sally in the fall about her book. You can listen to that interview here.  The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Andy Crouch I think this is a must-read book for all families! It's all about healthy and responsible approaches to technology in the home. I think this is a vital message in today's culture and family life and it's only going to get more important as technology integrates itself even more in everyday life.  While we LOVE technology in our home and even run an online business, balance is the key! We had a lot of good things to think about from this book and several of his suggestions we are incorporating into our family. Jason and I both read the book in August. It was great to get to both read it and discuss it along the way.  Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God - Courtney Reissig Most of what I do in my home each day is boring and ordinary. I bounce between scrubbing toilets, making dinner, and folding laundry. It's very easy within these routines to wonder, "What's the point in all of this?? Am I really serving God through all this mundane?"  Courtney beautifully addresses this heart problem and directs us again and again to view our work in light of serving God and His Glory! It's a quick easy read but will give you a lot to think about.   None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin  Jen has long been one of my favorite authors (and I'm looking forward to the new book she has coming out in May)! None Like Him is a great book that takes a look at 10 attributes of God. If you are wanting to learn more about God and his character,

God’s Timing is perfect even when we’re a little skeptical. If the Lord’s timing is perfect, then there is some waiting on our part. Whether a few hours or decades, there are some biblical principles on waiting that can encourage our heart and help us prove faithful as believing women in Christ. Partner with me! If you've benefited from the SPF podcast, consider supporting it on Patreon with a $5 monthly gift. You can learn more and give here: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Norwex Looking to get rid of harsh and harmful chemicals in your home? Are you looking for ways to have your kids help out with cleaning? Looking for Christmas presents? Check out Norwex products! I am loving my kitchen towels, window towels, Pet to Dry towels - all of it to help reduce germs and bacteria in my home, without chemicals and with a cloth that purifies itself in 24 hours! Check out SPF Christmas favorites at sheprovesfaithful.com/christmas The Cow Tongue The Lord's Perfect Timing The inspiration for today’s episode comes from 2 Peter 3, my pastor’s sermon on Sunday, and the advent season. Today’s take away is - THE LORD’S TIMING IS PERFECT My timing is not so good. But God’s timing - it’s always spot on. Perfect. We can see it with the arrival of Christ! In Jeremiah - just like we talked about last week - at the right time God would send a Savior: In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’ “For thus says the LORD: David shall never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,and the Levitical priests shall never lack a man in my presence to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to make sacrifices forever.” Jeremiah 33:15-18 And Romans 5:6 tells us: You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly." God has a perspective and a wisdom and  a knowledge and a Sovereignty that we don’t have! The arrival of Christ came at just the right time. His death came at just the right time. His resurrection three days later came at just the right time. And his second arrival will be at just the right time. Three wrong directions we can go when waiting We lose heart and get discouraged or become bitter and scoff - 1 Samuel 13 We forget what we are waiting for - Second Coming 2 Peter 3 We advance our own kingdom and agenda - Matthew 6:33 How to prove faithful while we wait on God's Perfect Timing Be diligent to be found in Him without blemish or spot 2 Peter 2:14 Know the character of God 2 Peter 3:15 Don't get carried away with the error of lawless people 2 Peter 3:15-17 Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 2 Peter 3:18 Take Heart in the WAIT God is teaching us how to endure waiting for Him to return by waiting for other things. The difference is that we can have hope in Christ and His promised return, knowing He will come back a the right time. God wants us to know Him and the wait allows us to know God-- His goodness and greatness. Resources Sermon from Pastor Aaron Carlson at New City Church: http://newcitydenver.org/sermons/advent-2-a-gospel-message-for-christmas-scoffers/ Sermon from Pastor Doug Wilson on 2 Peter (overview of book): http://www.canonwired.com/featured/1921/ God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas is the Foundation for Everything By Douglas Wilson Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History By Richard M. Hannula The Christmas Star from Afar Advent Calendar - Christmas Advent Nativity For Kids - Great Christian or Catholic Gift For Children By Natalie Ard None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) By Jen Wilkin          

Alison Stooksbury lives in Knoxville, TN and is a stay-at-home mom to two. Her husband Brandon builds houses and at the time of this interview, he was over a year into building their dream house - by himself.  Find out more about my visit to Glamour Shots and see some of my favorite shots from our family photo session now at GlamourShots.com. What we chat about: How her husband working on their dream home affected their marriage and what they've done to stay connected Struggling through the adjustment of becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom Battling the lies that can pull her into depression How God has worked in her life as she has become increasingly honest with Him A practical way she's made reading the Bible a priority in her life Links mentioned: YouVersion Bible App Yeti Rambler None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) Where to find Alison: instagram // twitter Episode Sponsors:  Canvas People  Get an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code MSW at checkout (for a limited time)! Bark Box Get an extra month free when you visit BarkBox.com/MSW! Queen Bee Market Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

First Peter says we are a holy priesthood offering up spiritual sacrifices to God. How do we prove faithful as a holy priesthood? What is a spiritual sacrifice and what keeps our worship from being a form of self righteousness? Today we are talking about spiritual sacrifices of worship and four biblical spiritual sacrifices a Christian can give.   Hurricane Maria Relief in Puerto Rico You can help people in Puerto Rico recovering from Hurricane Maria in a tangible easy way by going to sheprovesfaithful.com/shop and purchasing the verse print "For Puerto Rico" for $5. Your donation will go directly to buying batteries, battery operated fans, and insect repellent wipes. SPF is not a non-profit organization so this gift is not tax deductible. My dear friend, Isabella, who was on episode 33 sharing wisdom about Biblical Counseling, will be taking a trip and hand delivering items to people in need. You can follow her story on Instagram to get updates: asojourner1 Buy Print Here Life Hack Don't let your toes stay cold. Wear a pair of socks and in the morning ball them up and put them behind your pillow. They'll be waiting for you when you go to bed. Holy Priesthood & Spiritual Sacrifices 1 Peter 2:4-8 God indicates who we are in Christ: living stone built up as a spiritual house holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Living Stones: Uur identity: we are living stones, part of the temple of God where God dwells with His people.  “In Him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit." Ephesians 2:2 Holy Priesthood: We are a priesthood set apart for God, not in that we offer animals to atone for people’s sins, but that we do a work unto God every day.  We are selected by God to serve Him, to serve others, to offer our bodies, souls, and our affections, prayers, and other Christian duties to God.  Because we are a Holy Priesthood: Spiritual Sacrifices are my duty of worship and honor to God. And it all happens THROUGH CHRIST. He is the great high priest through whom all our sacrifices and services are accepted. Before they were filthy rags, but now, they are an offering to God.  Four Spiritual Sacrifices of A Christian Number 1: Repentance and Humility Psalm 51:17 Number 2: Our Physical Bodies Romans 12:1 Number 3: Sharing the Gospel / Evangelism Romans 15:15-16 Number 4: Praise, Doing Good, Generosity Hebrews 13:15-16 Resources Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning when you click or buy, a small percent goes to me at not additional cost to you! 1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ - Bible Study Book (Gospel Coalition) $12.99 By Jen Wilkin None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) $11.04 By Jen Wilkin Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula

What advice does Jen Wilken have for Christian women? She joins us to talk about her new book, None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing). Jen is an author and Bible teacher. She is on staff at Village Church in the Dallas/Forth Worth area and is a…

What advice does Jen Wilken have for Christian women? She joins us to talk about her new book, None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing). Jen is an author and Bible teacher. She is on staff at Village Church in the Dallas/Forth Worth area and is a…