In the Know, Vol. 31: Discussing Grace and Navigating Story
The older I get, the more I am reminded that when people are difficult, there’s usually a story explaining why, if we would just take the time to listen. We emphasize the importance of sharing stories in Known Collective mentoring groups because we want each woman to see everyone else’s authentic story but also to see their own. The recommended resources below will help mentees dig into their stories, encouraging them to let God guide as they navigate what can be a difficult journey.
Lysa TerKeurst’s book Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions dives deep into how we process stressful circumstances. Do we stuff or explode? Blame others or build walls? We can learn a lot about how we treat others in those stressful moments by seeing how we react. The 6-day bible reading plan on Ephesians 2 helps us examine our hearts by exploring why we choose to extend or withhold grace within our relationships.
The podcast conversation between Jamie Ivey and Taylor Tippett shows us what it looks like to bring Jesus into our everyday experiences. Taylor shares her experience as a flight attendant and how learning to be genuine and honest with passengers allowed her to be a light to people going through difficult circumstances while flying with her.
These resources were helpful as my Known Collective group discussed the topic of grace. Let me know what you think and what resources you use to talk about grace with your mentees.
UNGLUED: MAKING WISE CHOICES IN THE MIDST OF RAW EMOTIONS, LYSA TERKEURST
God knows us, sees us, and hears us in all circumstances. He also knows that, as people, we are flawed and can’t meet His expectations, and there’s nothing we can do on our own to change that. But the beauty is, God doesn’t leave us this way. Instead, “He allows the unglued moments to make us aware of the chiseling that needs to be done” to make us better and so He can be more on display in our daily lives. Unglued is an excellent book to help you dig into how you react in the relationships in your life, and it pairs well when discussing grace with your mentees.
GRACE IS GREATER: A STUDY ON EPHESIANS 2
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