I’d spent the morning shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of women. We were woken up by worship music, then taught with the word and prayed over. Loved was how I’d describe the aftermath. The speakers touched our hearts and heads, and the organizers cared for our every need.
I am convinced that the way we are meant to “give back,” or to love those around us can be as vastly different and ever-changing as the sky outside of your window right now. There once was a time when I believed that there was a clear prescription for loving and being loved, with a measuring stick alongside of it to indicate how well I was adhering to Biblical standards. The longer I live, the longer it seems to me that God has a complex, beautiful purpose for various stages in our lives, as well as for the people who surround us at any given time.
Sometimes, the women in our lives feel like enemies: The colleague who threatens your position at work. The friend who talks behind your back. The woman who seems to have it all together—while you are barely hanging on.
The Bible is a collection of ancient texts written in different historical, cultural, and literary contexts. To interpret it accurately, we need to consider factors like the author’s historical background, intent, audience, and literary genre of each passage. Ignoring context can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding of the Bible’s teachings. But this is easier said than done.
God’s Word is the greatest story ever told—and it’s true! But reading it can feel complicated and daunting. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start. Perhaps you just need a friend who follows Jesus to help. Trillia Newbell is on the show today sharing a joy-filled, thoughtful, and realistic pathway through the entirety of God’s Word.