While the Bible does not define a specific course of training for women discipling women, it does trace some broad strokes on what we are to teach and pass on to each other. This post looks at the foundational teaching we need to wrestle with ourselves, even as we help others grow.
Before we become spiritual mothers, we are spiritual children. Two commitments we need to make even as we seek to disciple other women.
A look at the command, responsibilities, and the vision of spiritual mothering. Though we often equate this ministry to physical children, the call to be a spiritual mother is for all faithful believing women.
Spiritual mothering is a call to all women, single or married. This new series will exhort women in whatever stage or season they are in to rise up to share their life with other women, particularly those who are younger than they are, that the Lord may be glorified in the next generation.
Though real change is difficult, God does not leave us alone. He provides two gifts that make it possible to run the race with joy.
Let’s look at Psalm 51 to see how repentance leads to the fruit of true and beneficial change.
If we desire to see real change, we must take the step of repentance. What is that and what does it look like?
There is only one way to real change: the gospel. How does it do that?
When it comes to change, we need to aim for change in the heart: not merely actions or external behaviors. Those don’t go far enough. We need to go even further.
When God changes us, He is working to transform us at our deepest level—at the heart. What does that mean?
Through the heat of our lives, God has good purposes: to reveal us our hearts. He does this through opening our eyes to see the thorns that show up, so we might know where we need to grow.
What is the heat in your life that threatens to lead you off track in your journey of faith? A look at what the heat is and how understanding it can be the first step to real change.
Change is possible: an introduction to the point, possibility, process and picture of change.
A new quarter means a new topic! Join me in the next few months as we look at change in the deepest, hidden parts of us to encourage growth in Christlikeness.
A summary post for the process I use to evaluate and plan my time to live my part of God’s Story with intentionality and purpose.
Wise planning ahead of time may not prevent problems but can alleviate them. They also help us live out our values more intentionally.
Planning is the first half. However, working out is where things actually start changing. Eight insights on helping you work out your own salvation faithfully in the hours and minutes of life.
Another concrete action we can take is crafting projects to move us toward Gospel-directed purposes.
