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In Cynthia Heald's Becoming a Woman Who Loves, she dissects this mysterious organism called love and leads us into discovering that it's possible to reproduce this God quality specimen. The book is an 11-week study that can be tackled alone or as part of a group. It is divided into eleven chapters titled-Supremacy of Love, A New Commandment, The Source of Love, Bearing Fruit, The Character of Love, Loving the Saints, Love in Action, Love Forgives, Love Reconciles, Loving Words, and Love Never Fails.
Each chapter starts with a brief introduction, a scripture and quotation from a Christian writer. I like that Ms Heald does not attempt tell the readers what this "love" is but guides readers into discovering for themselves through Scripture. Only after the reader's self-discovery does the author share her personal reflections. Chapters conclude by urging the reader to seek God for specific life application. The small size of the book makes it easy to pack in your purse or bag and it contains ample space for writing responses to questions. After completing this study, I walked away with a fresh perspective on love and how it weaves its way into every area of our lives impacting our walk with Christ, relationships, and ministry endeavors. No longer did this Christ-like love seem like an elusive, dangling carrot but as natural by-product birth from intimacy with the Lord.
Each chapter starts with a brief introduction, a scripture and quotation from a Christian writer. I like that Ms Heald does not attempt tell the readers what this "love" is but guides readers into discovering for themselves through Scripture. Only after the reader's self-discovery does the author share her personal reflections. Chapters conclude by urging the reader to seek God for specific life application. The small size of the book makes it easy to pack in your purse or bag and it contains ample space for writing responses to questions. After completing this study, I walked away with a fresh perspective on love and how it weaves its way into every area of our lives impacting our walk with Christ, relationships, and ministry endeavors. No longer did this Christ-like love seem like an elusive, dangling carrot but as natural by-product birth from intimacy with the Lord.
