Becoming a Woman of Simplicity

From what my wife has told me this is has been a great book for her mom's small group. The biggest plus for her and the group is that the format is very much like a Bible study, in that it drives the reader to examine Scripture much more than other books they've read. She noticed that this book makes its points more concisely and compactly, which is a plus for the mega-busy mom. Another plus is that there are discussion questions at the end that facilitate timeliness in preparation plus the fact that the questions are thought provoking. The book has still been a challenging read not so much from a theological point of view, but from the application of the truth presented. She said that the writer was very good at causing the reader to think about and apply making one's life more simplified in order to have time with the Lord. So if you're looking for a book that gets straight to the point yet is still a deep read, then this one's for you.

Cynthia Heald's "Becoming a Woman of..." studies never disappoint. They are rich in depth but never complicated, and speak to women in every phase of the faith life. She is the author I recommend to new believers and to Christians of great maturity. My study group of older women is experiencing "Becoming a Woman of Simplicity" at the same time a group of our congregation's stay-at-home moms is, and it's a wonderful opportunity for cross-generational discussion and encouragement.

I was able to listen to the entire book in just a couple hours and take notes that God has used to convict me to make major changes in my life. I look forward to going back through it slowly to ponder the reflection questions more deeply and study the passages referenced more richly. I look forward to leading a study through this book one day.

Cynthia Heald is a gifted writer and Bible Study/Women's leader. If you are looking for something to draw you deeper into the Word and into a more experiential relationship with Christ, I highly recommend almost anything by Cynthia Heald. Becoming a Woman of Simplicity not only walks you through the steps to a deeper understanding of the Loving Father's desire to fellowship with us, but draws you deeper into the Word of God to SHOW you God's desire for a relationship with us, not just tell you about it. This helps us, naturally to simplify our lives and find peace in chaos of life. These steps also lead us to change where our hearts and minds should be focused, and how to abide in Christ and allow all the unimportant things to fall away. Even though she writes primarily to an audience of women, her studies can be adapted for men also...

In our busy society my life gets so complicated, but this book has helped me to pursue the quietness on the inside when the outside of me is in turmoil. I definitely recomment it.

This book is an easy read with short chapters for the busy mom or working woman. The study and reflection section for each chapter will show you how to put off worry, stress, and live a life simply devoted to God. This is a wonderful book for use as a small group bible study.

We do so much day to day that is not required. We do it to a degree that when God really does call us to kingdom work we are too tired,! Sometimes we don't even hear the call because we are too busy doing other things. This book just helps put our priorities in the correct order. I recommend finding a group of friends to read it with.

good book, not easy to teach a lady's class from as i think it is better for personal study. would give it 4 stars had i purchased it for personal, but since i was needing a book for a bible study i was a little disappointed.

Great!