Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) By Elizabeth George

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Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? The book of James answers these questions and more and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such An encouraging resource for women who yearn to experience real spiritual growth! Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart)

I want to thank my friend April for hosting this Tuesday night study via Zoom. The wonderful part about participating in an online Bible study is the ability to meet with people from across the country (or across the globe). I so enjoy weekly fellowship with these godly ladies, (even though my crazy life caused me to miss a few meetings).

At first I was disappointed by the content of this study. I have studied/read James many times, therefore I was looking for something with more depth. But as the study progresses the author really digs into the heart of James.

I definitely recommend going through this with at least one other. We can learn so much from the insights of others. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) Another amazingly wonderful study by Elizabeth George. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) Such a great read along with my podcast Bible study by Jen Wilkin. I have fallen in love with the book of James and the practical timeless truths it holds for all Believers! ❤️ This book has a lot of writing sections and other passages given for support and learning. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) Loved this book study in James. So many times I was challenged and encouraged by this book. So many mornings, I would start reading it and the scripture that went with it was exactly what I needed to hear or be challenged with that day. God's timing is amazing. Highly recommend this book! Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) 5⭐/5
Para mí es difícil la sabiduría y un proceso tener fe así que, este libro me ayudó a ver con más detalle mis fallas y lo que debo mejorar , desde cómo tomo las pruebas , cómo resuelvo las tentaciones y como someto mis pensamientos para estar libre de pecar .
De inició a fin, fue Dios hablando a mi corazón a través de Elizabeth, y ahora me llevo como reto cuidar mis palabras para con otros y que mis pensamientos ,palabras y acciones hagan un perfecto match con lo que creo .
Refrenar mi lengua cuando quiera soltarse para dañar a otros ,estando presentes o no.

Y recordar que :
La cadena dorada de la obediencia se rompe cuando falta un eslabón. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart)

This is a bible-study of James. I don't like the flavor of it, although I am trying really hard to appreciate it. The study is aimed towards women, and the author repeatedly calls the reader, dear one. That is not my main complaint, although instead of endearing it feels belittling. I feel, even if this is not the author's heart or intention, that there is a cold push towards subservience and acceptance of suffering and mistreatment that does not ring as beautiful as the book of James. If a book is going to be geared toward women, who are already quite belittled by the world, already tend towards subservience, already tend to stay in abusive relationships, then the author should write in such a way that encourages and strengthens women to have the balance of both strength and humility.

For example, she highlights that James calls himself a slave of Jesus, and shows other places where the apostles call themselves a slave of Jesus. Cool. She also shows from other passages that James could have called himself something more dignified because Jesus says that we are his sister, mother, brother, etc. Those background verses are why I give this study a 2-star instead of a 1-star. Then she praises how humble James is and describes how a slave is obedient, etc. Then she encourages women to consider ourselves slaves like James. Women are already slaves and on the bottom rung of society. The bible does say to serve one another in love. But it also says that we were bought at a price and are very valuable to God, so we should not become slaves to men; and it also says that those who are slaves when they become Christians are freed (which I think is applicable to brow-beaten women). I think a better way to have done the introduction is to emphasize that the apostles, such as James, who called themselves slaves of Jesus, were leaders. Then, in the application, instead of just saying that all women should consider themselves slaves as James did, the bible-study should ask women to consider ways in which they exercise leadership and to consider how taking a model of service to God might transform that leadership.

I am also bothered by her offhandedly giving an example of trying to deal with a husband who is infatuated with a younger woman. I think she was trying to acknowledge something not always acknowledged among Christian circles, but it subtly sets the tone that such infidelity is to be expected and endured.

There is a tone of you're going to have to suffer, so deal with. She does address hope somewhat, but with her insistence that I have to suffer, without sufficient emphasis on hope or what is produced by suffering, it just makes me irritated. She asserts that God is good, but his goodness is not really communicated in this study.

I am sorry to criticize this book so harshly, but when a book is teaching so many women, I think it is important to address these subtleties. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) Elizabeth George's Bible study features questions on how to understand the verses covered in each chapter, as well as practical applications to apply the lesson to one's life. These studies are great for personal use or for a group setting. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) A wonderful study of James! Can’t wait to get more studies from this author. Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) I've always enjoyed Elizabeth George's Bible studies and especially liked this one on the book of James. I've read James many times. It's a short, wisdom-packed book of the Bible. But never have I felt I knew the text as well as I do after completing George's study. Excellent resource! Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart) A good study of the book of James Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James (A Woman After God's Own Heart)