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For counselors, pastors, women's ministry leaders, and any Christian woman who wants a user-friendly quick reference guide to Scripture, here is an essential resource! Scripture passages are conveniently gathered under ninety topics that concern today's women, including adoption, birth control, career, contentment, dating/courtship, depression, friendship, prodigal children, self-worth, singleness, an unsaved spouse, worry, and more. Perfect for counseling or for personal study and memorization, this revised and updated edition includes new topics and features an attractive new cover design.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	15 septembre 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441244673
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	4 Mo

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© 2002, 2013 by Patricia A. Miller
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2013
Ebook corrections 10.17.2017, 02.22.2019
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4412-4467-3
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2007
Scripture quotations labeled GNT are from the Good News Translation—Second Edition. Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by permission.
Scripture quotations labeled NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.lockman.org
Scripture quotations labeled NIV are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States. Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
Scripture quotations labeled NKJV are from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotation labeled NET is from the NET BIBLE®, copyright © 2003 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. www.netbible.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Heavenly Father, This is for your honor and glory. May your Word rescue and restore.
Subject Guide

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments

Introduction
The Gospel
Abortion
Abuse
Adoption
Adultery
Aging
Anger
Anxiety
Birth Control
Bitterness
Broken Heart
Career
Caregiving
Clothing
Codependency
Communication
Confession
Contentment
Dating
Death
Decision Making
Depression
Disappointment
Discipling
Divorce
Eating Struggles
Empty Nest
Entertainment
Fantasizing
Fear
Finances
Flirting
Forgiveness from God
Forgiving Others
Friendship
Gossip
Grief
Guilt
Health
Homosexual
Hope
Hospitality
Illness
Infertility
Laziness
Lesbian
Loneliness
Lust
Lying
Manipulation
Marriage
Masturbation
Materialism
Menopause
Mentoring
Miscarriage
Money
Mothering
Organization
Orphan
Past Memories
PMS
Pornography
Pride
Prodigal Children
Prostitution
Purpose for Living
Rape
Repentance
Self-harm
Selfishness
Self-worth
Sex Life
Sexual Purity
Single Mother
Singleness
Sleep Struggles
Social Networking
Speech
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Warfare
Stillbirth
Subjectivity
Substance Abuse
Suffering
Suicide
Temptation
Thought Life
Time Management
Training Children
Trials
Trust
Unbelieving Spouse
Widow
Will of God
Work
Worry

Back Cover
With a Grateful Heart

When I began the first edition of this book, the sorting and writing was a solo project. When asked to do this revision, I wanted a “choir.” As a result, I asked other women to share their ideas and read over the topics. I am grateful for each of you.
I teach at Calvary University and Theological Seminary. Thank you for cheering me on! I had some wonderful seminary women in my classes who helped brainstorm the practical steps.
My children and their spouses always make me feel like “of course you can do this.” I am grateful to you beyond words.
My husband and partner, Keith, has my greatest appreciation. The man worked tirelessly, keeping me afloat and pushing me forward—actually breaking it down to how many topics I should complete in a week. He helped with research; lived with writing, sorting, and file folders all over the table; and had long discussions with me about topics and their relationship to women. I am forever grateful to God for the blessed partnership we have.
I cannot imagine better people to work with than those at Baker Publishing. Thank you for the privilege and hearing my heart and desire to share God’s Word in this way. Vicki Crumpton, I so appreciate you. You were the jump start with both editions. Chad Allen, you surprised me. Whenever I had an idea, you had two more. You were gentle when I had to give something up and positive and encouraging throughout the project. Thank you.
Introduction

Coming Home
The Bible is the grand story of God’s glory manifested in his rescue and restoration of his good but fallen and broken creation. This story is woven through every book in the Bible.
In Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Women , each of the topics and verses is a window into the grand mansion that is the Bible. As marvelous as the view is through the windows, it is only when we step inside the grand house—rest in its rooms, explore its many passages and balconies, enjoy its beauty and light—that we will be truly transformed.
When we encounter this grand home’s Master and Maker—Jesus Christ, whose name is written on every wall and reflected on every surface—we will know at last that we are truly home.
The Bible is not just a reference; it is so much more. Please do not get bogged down in the topics or the references. Take time to read, study, memorize, and meditate on the precious Word of God. Let it saturate your life. Keep exploring this mansion for the rest of your life!
They [God’s Words] are not just idle words for you—they are your life.
Deuteronomy 32:47 NIV
The Purpose of This Book
Scripture knows no boundaries. It is beneficial for men, women, and children. However, each of these groups has special needs and concerns. As a result, counselors, friends, and those who guide women need to be prepared to use Scripture that can encourage and comfort women. The purpose of this book is to present Scripture that will help women in the areas in which they struggle.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 NIV
Though this book covers needs specific to women, it also covers many general areas. However, even in these general areas, verses were chosen to touch a woman’s heart and are studied from a woman’s point of view. The desire is that this book will be a tool and at least a beginning point for further study of Scripture. It also contains a pattern that can be used for studying many other topics.
Counseling is a work of the heart and mind. The biblical principles of God’s Word affect both the counselor and the one counseled. God’s Word is clear. How do people change? People change when their thinking is changed about a difficulty, sin issue, problem, etc.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed [changed] by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2 NIV
God’s Word is the tool, measuring stick, and standard to help us see where our thinking does not line up with God’s thinking. When biblical thinking is put in place, biblical actions should follow. The goal is to guide troubled individuals, whatever their problem, into confidence in God and his Word. The true value and success of biblical counseling and discipleship rest in God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit in a life.
The world system offers counterfeit theories, programs, steps, and temporary solutions to follow. But again, they belong to the world. They have no solid, God-honoring foundation. We cannot blindly put our confidence in these ideas. Everything we use in our lives and in working with others must line up with God’s Word. There is so much confidence, excitement, and freedom when we use the Word. We do not have to wonder, Will this work? Scripture is always sufficient for any area of life (2 Pet. 1:3). Every problem, every need, every hurt, and every desire can be met by Scripture. While Scripture may not specifically address a particular issue, scriptural principles are valid to help an individual in every situation.
Isaiah 61:1–3 summarizes the goal of counseling in a beautiful way. Although given to the prophet for Israel, the principle is relevant for us today.
The Spirit of the Sovereign L ORD is on me,
because the L ORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the L ORD ’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the L ORD
for the display of his splendor. (NIV)
Suggestions for Using This Book
Topics in this book are listed in alphabetical order and are also cross-referenced. The first topic is how to share the gospel. It is necessary that we be prepared to lead individuals into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and into a committed relationship with him as Lord of their lives. It is essential to evaluate this issue bef