Simplicity and Silence: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life (Everyday Matters Bible Studies for Women) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619701588 ISBN 13: 9781619701588

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

This Bible study guide leads women through the spiritual practices of Simplicity and Silence. It includes 4 separate Bible studies on each of these topics, and each study includes: . Meditation on selected scripture focusing on a facet of the practice . Sidebars that feature quotes, insights, or challenges . 6 Discussion questions . Points to Ponder . Prayer . Exercise for the week . Takeaway Treasure . Leader's Guide Chapter 1: First Things First - Seek First the Kingdom of God Chapter 2: Stuff and More Stuff -Money, Wealth and Possessions Chapter 3: Idol Hearts - Solomon Foolishness Chapter 4: Towards a Life of Simplicity - Advice from Peter, James and Paul Chapter 5: A Time to Be Silent Chapter 6 Silencing the Noise Chapter 7: Managing Your Tongue Chapter 8: Embracing Silence - Waiting Patiently for the Lord This Bible study is 'stand alone' and can be used with any Bible. There are some references to supplementary material in the Everyday Matters Bible for Women which are also self-contained.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"Thou hast made us for thyself and restless is our heart until it comes to rest in Thee."
--St. Augustine, Confessions
All spiritual disciplines take practice to incorporate into our daily lives, but two can be particularly difficult to cultivate today: simplicity and silence. We live in a time when so much is vying for our attention--noise has become our natural habitat and distraction is a common companion. But God encourages us to seek him and meet with him, uninterrupted. So how do we put these disciplines into practice?
This Bible study will help you focus on what the Lord is saying to you in the midst of the clutter of daily life. It could mean a reordering of priorities, but the take-away is worth it. Simplicity and silence are daily practices that will form the foundation for a life of spiritual fruitfulness.
The purpose of this study guide series is to help you use spiritual practices to make your own life richer, fuller, and deeper. It can be used as a "standalone" Bible study guide for groups or individual use, or as a companion alongside the Everyday Matters Bible for Women. The twenty-four spiritual practices are Acceptance, Bible Study & Meditation, Celebration, Community, Confession, Contemplation, Faith, Fasting, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hospitality, Justice, Mentoring, Outreach, Prayer, Reconciliation, Sabbath & Rest, Service, Silence, Simplicity, Solitude, Stewardship, Submission, and Worship.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1619701588
• ISBN 13: 9781619701588
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96