I just finished reading the book Feminine Appeal, thanks to Crossway Books, and I am amazed at the great biblical wisdom in the pages of this book. The book is written by Carolyn Mahaney (Of the girl talk blog) and is about 7 virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother, based on Titus 2:3-5.
This book takes Titus 2:3-5 and virtue by virtue discusses the importance of fleshing each one out in our lives everyday. Carolyn writes in such a way that it truly feels like an “older woman” teaching you as each page turns, in a very friendly and personable way.
This book is filled with way too much wisdom to just share in one post. Therefore, I will be starting (On Monday, July 13th) a series, titled Being a Titus 2 Woman, based on this book. Each day we will look at one of the 7 virtues from Titus 2, including quotes and other thoughts from the book and from me. You can view the series index for specific information on topics and posting dates.
In the opening chapter, Transformed by Titus 2, Carolyn Mahaney says (pg. 28),
The seven feminine virtues we will consider in this book are not an end in themselves. They point to the transforming effect of the gospel in the lives of women – women who have turned from their sins and trusted in the Savior, women whose sins have been forgiven and whose hearts have been changed.
This book is not about being the “perfect wife” or “perfect mother” it is all about Jesus working in our lives and transforming us to be more like Him. We cannot live out these virtues without Christ, it can only be done with Him! Once we trust in Him fully, He can began to work in us and these virtues will start to show.
As part of this series, I will be hosting a giveaway for TWO READERS to win a copy of this excellent book, thanking again Crossway Books. You can enter once for every Being a Titus 2 Woman post (Being a Titus 2 Woman will be in the subject line) by commenting on each post. So, you have the potential to gain 10 entries into the giveaway! See below for more details.
I hope that you all are just as excited as I am for this series, I am hoping that we all learn a little bit more about our role as wives and mothers!
Make sure to leave a comment to enter in the giveaway!
Here are the rules for the giveaway:
1. Each person can enter (By leaving a comment) once per Being a Titus 2 Woman post (For a possibility of 10 entries per person), multiple comments on a post do not gain extra entries.
2. You do not have to have a blog to enter. However, you do need to include your e-mail address so that I can contact you if you win.
3. Comments will be accepted as entries from July 11th at 12:01 am ET until July 22nd at 11:59 pm ET on Being a Titus 2 Woman posts. Each comment will receive a number according to the order received and the winners will be picked using the Random Integer Generator.
4. I will contact the winners by e-mail on July 23rd by 1:00 pm ET. You have to reply to the e-mail with your address by July 24th at 11:59 pm ET, otherwise I will pick another winner.
5. I will post the names of the winners on Putting God First Place on July 25th and the books will be mailed the following week (July 27-31).
Hi. Awesome giveaway. Is this the first chance to enter, or am I jumping the gun? :) Thanks!
I have been wanting a Titus 2 woman in my life, so this will do for now! I'm excited to see what you will share with us.
rmsy_sn@yahoo.com
How nice!!! I would love to take part in your study…and thank you for the opportunity to win the book!
Mrs B
Hi, This book sounds like it should be great! Looking foward to hearing more about it!!
Mae
It is so amazingly helpful in our walk to have women teaching us in this way. Thanks for sharing this book with us. I look forward to reading your posts, and hopefully the book.
donna
donnav8@yahoo.com
Hi! I can't wait to read your series, it sounds like it is going to be awesome!
Sabrina
sobyn@hotmail.com
This is a wonderful idea Ashely,can't wait to see and read more.
Jocelyn
Sounds like an interesting book!
Joelle
jld.smiles@gmail.com
I am very excited about this book and this giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
Angela
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ang.england at yahoo
Sounds great! Have read Biblical Womenhood in the Home.
Julie Brantner's email is juliebrantner@gmail.com
Just found your blog today through the AR list. Looking forward to this series!
This is so timely. I was asked to prepare a lesson or teach a skill for the womens group at church. I am currently involved with the young women. We decided to combine the activity. I feel that teaching about the titus 2 woman is the way to go.
Linda
walshhomeschool@hotmail.com
ps. the class is in september. I am hoping your post and the book will help me in preparation.
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
memoriesmama @ netonecom . net
Sounds great I will be following along! Thanks again!
Blessings!
ontheoldpath@hotmail.com
Such a sweet giveaway.
You are such a blessing.
Thanks for telling me about your giveaway, Ashley. I can give it to one of my sweet married friends. That is very nice of you.
I was wondering the same as the first poster.
denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com
Any way to learn more about being a godly woman is great! I'd love to win this book!
ashley @ torsotubes . com (remove spaces)
I love the girltalk blog so it would be great to read this book! Thanks!
I've been wanting to get this book… great giveaway! :)
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