Practical Theology for Women

By on January 24, 2009 in faith & womanhood

We women are practical, aren’t we? I have recently completed reading Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives by Wendy Horgen Alsup and I cannot recommend it more highly. It is a short easy read and yet very meaty and rich with sound theological truth for every day life addressed specifically for women. Studying theology (which basically means the study of God) is not just for seminary students, pastors, or the men in our lives, it is practical for every Christian who desires to know Christ and have wisdom and discernment to walk it out in our lives.

Wendy shares: “God has both called you and equipped you to know him. We have no excuse to remain ignorant of his character. Seek God’s face. Understand his character. Pursue knowledge of him, for apart from the ‘fear of the Lord’ and the ‘knowledge of the Holy One’ (Proverbs 9:10) we have no hope for being a wise mother, sister, wife, or friend.”

As a mother, I need to be studying the Word and theology in order that I might be prepared to teach and train my children in the truth of God. As a homemaker and ambassador for Christ, I need to be equipped with biblical understanding in order to share the love of Christ with others. And above all, I need to be storing up sound doctrine in my heart so I have a firm foundation upon which to stand when the worries and fears of this life battle in my soul. Christ is the only firm foundation upon which I can stand and if I do not know Him and study His Word, I will become a wimpy women. As John Piper says, “Wimpy theology makes wimpy women.”

An excellent read!

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Lindsay Edmonds is first a lover of Jesus, wife, mother of four, homemaker, and writer. She loves inspiring women around the world toward simple, natural, and intentional living for the glory of God.
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9 Responses to Practical Theology for Women

  1. Hannah December 9, 2009 at 11:13 am #

    I read that last year and decided that it’s one of those books that would be good for me to reread every once in a while. I definitely agree – a very good read.

  2. Sandi January 27, 2009 at 11:18 am #

    Thanks for the link. I plan to listen soon while I fold laundry it’s piled up and I have tons to fold :o )

  3. Katie January 26, 2009 at 10:33 am #

    I have read this book and loved it also!

  4. Sandi January 26, 2009 at 8:56 am #

    Sounds like a good read. I love the quote by Piper. Did you hear that in a message? If so I’d be interested to know where I could listen.

    Thanks

    • Lindsay January 26, 2009 at 9:52 am #

      Yes, John Piper shared that quote in his main session on The Ultimate Meaning of True Womanhood at the True Women 08 conference. You can listen to it here. Excellent sermon and highly recommended!

  5. diana January 25, 2009 at 3:11 pm #

    i just ordered the book !

  6. Melissa January 25, 2009 at 3:03 pm #

    I added this book to my Amazon wish list. I attended Bible college for a year and a half and I absolutely loved my theology classes. However, I have not been disciplined in my learning since I have been out of school. This book seems like a great way to get back into the swing of things!

  7. Melissa January 24, 2009 at 8:28 pm #

    I’m so happy to see your review of this book! I haven’t read it yet, but I’m sure it’s wonderful. I must admit that I may be a little biased since my cousin wrote it! I think I’ll order my copy now :)

  8. Sandra January 24, 2009 at 7:02 pm #

    Thanks for sharing the book with us! I’m about to teach a women’s class at church and I think this book will really help.