Becoming a Woman of Excellence 30th Anniversary Edition

by Cynthia Heald

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631465642
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	07/19/2016
Series:	Bible Studies: Becoming a Woman
Edition description:	Anniversary
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	676,174
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Preface to the 30th Anniversary Edition ix

Suggestions for Using This Study xi

Part 1 The Goal

Chapter 1 Excellence: A Goal Worth Pursuing 3

Chapter 2 Excellence: God's Character 15

Chapter 3 Excellence: Becoming Like Christ 29

Part 2 The Cost

Chapter 4 Excellence: Rooted in Surrender 43

Chapter 5 Excellence: Exemplified By Obedience 55

Part 3 The Prize

Chapter 6 Excellence: Molded By Discipline 71

Chapter 7 Excellence: Guarded By Discretion 85

Chapter 8 Excellence: Made Precious By a Gentle and Quiet Spirit 97

Chapter 9 Excellence: Perfected By Purity 109

Chapter 10 Excellence: Proclaimed By Wisdom 125

Part 4 The Praise

Chapter 11 Excellence: Portrayed in the Life of a Godly Woman 139

A Guide for Bible Study Leaders 149

About the Author 153

Notes 157