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    Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition
    Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition
    Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition
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    Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition

    By Cynthia Heald

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    Over 3.5 million sold in series
    Being a woman isn’t always easy. Society pressures us to find our worth by achieving excellence in our appearance, our careers, and our family lives. But this form of success can often lead to anxiety and burnout. God also beckons us to be women of excellence—but what does that look like?

    If you’re hungry for God’s perspective, and if you long to be free of societal pressures, you will be deeply fed and refreshed by the truth in these pages. Challenging and encouraging, this bestselling topical Bible study will lead you through Scripture and offer practical guidance on becoming a woman of excellence for the glory of God, regardless of your stage in life.

    Perfect for personal or group study, this 30th anniversary edition includes:
    • Thought-provoking questions for discussion or personal study
    • Space to journal your reflections and prayers
    • Abundant Scripture research to help you dive deeper into God’s Word
    • Short devotionals to inspire and encourage your spirit
    • New thoughts and reflections from author Cynthia Heald, 30 years later
    Get the rest of the Becoming a Woman series by Cynthia Heald, and find peace and encouragement in your identity as a daughter of Christ.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateJul 19, 2016
    ISBN9781631465659
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    • 4/5
      My first Cynthia Heald and my first Bible study done at Flagler. This is not too difficult in terms of theology, so great for beginners or new Christian women. Deep in Scripture though, rock solid

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    • 5/5
      Wednesday, July 27, 2016Becoming a Woman of Excellence: 30th Anniversary Edition by Cynthia Heald, © 2016Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence. Ruth 3:11My Review:I participated in a Bible study of the first edition of this book. In this 30th edition revised and updated edition, the author shares her journey of excellence as "a certified older woman." How wonderful to have a seasoned mentor:As I reflect on these past decades, I'm amazed that I continue to ask, "What would a woman of excellence do?" Using this question to determine my choices and setting my heart to "approve the things that are excellent" (Philippians 1:10) has served to guide and protect me in special ways. It is a priceless blessing to look back over my life and have few regrets.One of the key verses in my life now is Psalm 7l:18: "Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me" (NLT). So it is with much thankfulness to God that I commit this study to all who come after me. May you discover the great joy of taking God at His word and walking with Him daily in order to become a woman of excellence who brings Him honor and glory.--author Cynthia HealdThe first chapter begins with defining excellence ~ from the biblical view of excellence, or in the search for excellence how most people would define it? I like the quotes and references included throughout the study, along with "thoughts and reflections from an older woman" written by the author in this renewed study guide. A foundational memory Scripture begins each chapter, looking at specific Scriptures within each topic, and questions directed toward applying what is learned. There is a Notes section in the back, along with a leader's guide, directing to further reading referenced within each chapter excellence.It's not about achieving, but being. I like how the author guides through Scripture and questions to how it applies, adding to our lives in a simplistic way rather than striving. God's virtues are becoming and alive as we specifically apply Scripture to our lives as a lifelong process. To become ~ "to grow into, to come to be, to undergo change or development, to be transformed."If you are looking for a new fall study, individually or for a study group, this would be an excellent choice for women of all ages, single or married. The study contains: the goal worth pursuing, God's character, and becoming like Christ; the cost rooted in surrender and exemplified by obedience; the prize molded by discipline, guarded by discretion, made precious by a gentle and quiet spirit, perfected by purity, and proclaimed by wisdom; the praise portrayed in the life of a godly woman.***Thank you to Tyndale Blog Network for sending me a review copy of Becoming a Woman of Excellence. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***Cynthia Heald ~ Author of Becoming a Woman Bible Study series and numerous other books and devotionals.

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    • 4/5
      This is a short book which examines the characteristics of an excellent woman according to the Bible. Each chapter focuses on a particular quality, whether purity, wisdom, meekness, etc. Some chapters were better than others, but each is mostly composed of topical scripture readings meant to essentially give the reader a sense of the Biblical definition of these qualities. This was at times extremely revelatory and, at others, rather tedious.Overall, I got a lot out of this book, but I think it might have been more effective if large passages of scripture were examined at length. Some of the verse references seemed taken out of context or very tangential to the topic at hand. Sometimes these little snippets of scripture seem to over-simplify or be a bit too pat.

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    Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition - Cynthia Heald

    Part One: the GoalWatercolor of plants and skyChapter 1: Excellence: A Goal Worth Pursuing

    This I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ.

    PHILIPPIANS 1:9-10

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    book of Ruth, I was touched by the words that Boaz spoke to Ruth: All my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence (Ruth 3:11).

    The description surprised me. I had always thought that excellence indicated success or high achievement or perfection. But here the word was used to describe a woman who was destitute. Ruth was a widow, a foreigner, and her life was what we would consider hand-to-mouth. She provided for herself and her mother-in-law by working in the fields, gleaning the grain that the harvesters missed.

    So what was it about Ruth that made Boaz describe her as a woman of excellence?

    If we look at the whole story, we learn that Ruth was the daughter-in-law of Elimelech and Naomi. When a severe famine struck the land of Israel, Elimelech and his family moved from their hometown of Bethlehem to nearby Moab, where the sons married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. After a number of years, Elimelech and both of his sons died. When Naomi heard that the famine was over in Judah, she decided to return to her home. She encouraged her daughters-in-law to stay in Moab with their families, but Ruth loved Naomi and Naomi’s God and chose instead to go with her mother-in-law, despite the fact that Naomi was heartbroken and downcast.

    After arriving in Bethlehem, Ruth gleaned in the fields of Elimelech’s relative Boaz, who greeted her as she worked. He had heard that she had refused to stay in her homeland because she was committed to her mother-in-law, and he was impressed by her loyalty.

    He also knew that other people in the town considered her a virtuous woman, a woman of noble character. Ruth’s selflessness in approving the things that are excellent earned her the reputation of being a woman of excellence, of strength, and of worth.

    THE SEARCH FOR EXCELLENCE

    1. Most people define excellence as the quality of being very good at something, being the highest and the best, something that is superior, or the quality of being virtuous. What words or thoughts would you add to those definitions of excellence?

    2. How is excellence evaluated in today’s culture? Where do we see these evaluations most often?

    3. How does the Christian community define and measure excellence?

    The church is in almost as much trouble as the culture, for the church has bought into the same value system: fame, success, materialism, and celebrity. We watch the leading churches and the leading Christians for our cues.[1]

    CHARLES COLSON

    BIBLICAL VIEW OF EXCELLENCE

    The word translated excellent in the New Testament comes from the Greek word diapherõ, which literally means to transport or to differ. Scripture translations also render the word as best, vital, the better things, or the highest and best.

    The Hebrew word translated excel in Proverbs 31:29 is alah, which means to ascend.

    Both of these words are used to encourage us to ascend, to transport or to carry above the norm, to be different through the qualities of virtue and goodness.

    4. Our culture tends to honor wealth, talent, beauty, success, and achievement. What are the qualities the following verses suggest we should cultivate in order to please God?

    ROMANS 12:1-2

    JAMES 1:27

    1 JOHN 2:15-17

    5. The following three Scripture passages give a biblical view of excellence and suggest a number of possible synonyms for the concept of excellence. Read each passage and record your thoughts about how these amplifications help, whether you are single or married, in your understanding of excellence.

    RUTH 3:11 (

    AMPC

    )—All my people in the city know that you are a woman of strength (worth, bravery, capability).

    PROVERBS 12:4 (

    AMPC

    )—A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her

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