Smiling at the Future Christi Rose

Biblical counselor Greg Gifford brings clarity to understanding the motives of our heart by answering the following questions: Why do our motives matter so much to God? What are questions someone can ask themselves to identify their motives? How should we interact with the tension of mixed motives? What is the process for purifying our motives? And how can we grow in the habit of believing the best of other people’s motives? 

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Recommended Resources: 

Greg Gifford’s website and podcast: Transformed.org 

“Heart and Habits” book by Greg Gifford 

“Motives: Why do I do the things I do” booklet by Ed Welch 

“Suspicion” booklet by Lou Priolo

Google: David Powlison X-Ray Questions 

Dawn Harcus explains the spiritual mothering model laid out in Titus 2 by answering the following questions: We have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, but why does God incorporate the human element of training into our sanctification? Is spiritual mothering best done in groups or one-on-one? Who is responsible for initiating this relationship? Should a woman have more than one discipler? What character qualities does this Titus 2 passage highlight that should exemplify a spiritual mother? What hindrances do you most commonly see that prevent women from obeying this command? And why is it best to have a real person mentoring you over an online influencer? 



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Recommended Resource: 

“Spiritual Mothering” by Susan Hunt

“Let The Women Be Women” By Chris Mueller 

Lynne Brown walks us through how to recover from failure by answering the following questions: How do we recover in those moments when we fail to live up to our expectations or the expectations of others? When a Christian fails and sins, what is the process of restoration? In what ways does the painful experience of failure serve as a gracious gift from God? And how should we respond when someone we are close with sins against us? 



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Recommended Resources

Lynne Brown’s website: https://lynnemariebrown.com/

Lynne's Email: lynne@lynnemariebrown.com



Recommended Book: “The Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent 

Musician and music educator Kellie Cunningham guides our understanding of the theology behind singing by answering the following questions: Why did God design and command us to sing? Can you explain why it's important to listen to and sing music that is biblically sound? Why is congregational singing so important for believers? For someone who doesn't enjoy singing, how can they grow to love it? And how do we align our hearts with the words coming out of our mouths so we can offer sincere worship?  

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Recommended Resources:  
Spotify Playlist for Singing: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hDKPrD2LwsR44Mb3nSvEp?si=YOSA9sObQGKqdfK8NuRUPg&pi=u-GVi7I_YIRmqG
"Sing" by Keith and Kristyn Getty
"Worship Matters" by Bob Kauflin
"On Worship" by H.B. Charles

Pastor Philip De Courcy brings the comfort of God's Word to help us identify and overcome sinful fear by answering the following questions: How do we discern the differences between natural, sinful, and holy fear? How are we as Christians to understand the supposed disconnect between our theology of God’s protection and our experience? What is the antidote to sinful fear? Do you think single women could fit into the category for God's special care and protection for widows? Is there wisdom for a single woman to remain in her father's home if she has the opportunity to? For those women who are prone to being fearful, what passages of Scripture would you direct them to meditate on?

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Recommended Resources:  

"Take Cover: Finding Peace in God's Protection" by Philip DeCourcy 

"Help! I'm Anxious" by Philip DeCourcy 

"Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear" by Wayne and Josh Mack 

"When People Are Big and God is Small" by Edward Welch 

"Anxious For Nothing" by John MacArthur

"Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace" by Paul Tautges 

"Fear: Breaking It's Grip" by Lou Priollo 

"What Are You Afraid Of" by David Jeremiah 

Biblical counselor Hannah Fuller offers encouragement to persevere well through trials by answering the following questions: How does perseverance look different for a Christian, and what fruit is produced when we persevere well? When we are in an extended challenge how do we guard our minds and hearts from despair? How do we persevere through the mundane seasons of life? And how can we grow in our ability to encourage each other? 

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