What do you think?
Rate this book
Woman After God's Own Heart Bible Study Series
Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James
Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? The book of James answers these questions and more and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such An encouraging resource for women who yearn to experience real spiritual growth!
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Elizabeth George
336 books811 followersElizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
February 1, 2018
Another amazingly wonderful study by Elizabeth George.
July 12, 2020
Such a great read along with my podcast Bible study by Jen Wilkin. I have fallen in love with the book of James and the practical timeless truths it holds for all Believers! ❤️ This book has a lot of writing sections and other passages given for support and learning.
July 19, 2023
5⭐/5
Para mí es difícil la sabiduría y un proceso tener fe así que, este libro me ayudó a ver con más detalle mis fallas y lo que debo mejorar , desde cómo tomo las pruebas , cómo resuelvo las tentaciones y como someto mis pensamientos para estar libre de pecar .
De inició a fin, fue Dios hablando a mi corazón a través de Elizabeth, y ahora me llevo como reto cuidar mis palabras para con otros y que mis pensamientos ,palabras y acciones hagan un perfecto match con lo que creo .
Refrenar mi lengua cuando quiera soltarse para dañar a otros ,estando presentes o no.
Y recordar que :
"La cadena dorada de la obediencia se rompe cuando falta un eslabón".
Para mí es difícil la sabiduría y un proceso tener fe así que, este libro me ayudó a ver con más detalle mis fallas y lo que debo mejorar , desde cómo tomo las pruebas , cómo resuelvo las tentaciones y como someto mis pensamientos para estar libre de pecar .
De inició a fin, fue Dios hablando a mi corazón a través de Elizabeth, y ahora me llevo como reto cuidar mis palabras para con otros y que mis pensamientos ,palabras y acciones hagan un perfecto match con lo que creo .
Refrenar mi lengua cuando quiera soltarse para dañar a otros ,estando presentes o no.
Y recordar que :
"La cadena dorada de la obediencia se rompe cuando falta un eslabón".
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2026
Loved getting to read through James verse by verse. I also enjoy getting to write little notes in the book. I have done several in this series and they are always good.
May 22, 2023
This book was so wonderful. It gracefully walked me through tough thoughts about how I need to look to Christ more and to worldly things less. It teaches you how to be a strong Christian woman of the church. To speak well of others rather than speaking down on them. Would recommend this book for those who are looking to dive deeper into know the word and yourself. Highly recommend.
November 19, 2020
Amazing insights and challenged
The book of James is key for a woman growing in the godliness and grace of the Lord. The book helps woman to examine themselves through various aspects of our walk and challenges us to live a way that pleases the Lord daily.
The book of James is key for a woman growing in the godliness and grace of the Lord. The book helps woman to examine themselves through various aspects of our walk and challenges us to live a way that pleases the Lord daily.
December 3, 2021
I want to thank my friend April for hosting this Tuesday night study via Zoom. The wonderful part about participating in an online Bible study is the ability to meet with people from across the country (or across the globe). I so enjoy weekly fellowship with these godly ladies, (even though my crazy life caused me to miss a few meetings).
At first I was disappointed by the content of this study. I have studied/read James many times, therefore I was looking for something with more depth. But as the study progresses the author really digs into the heart of James.
I definitely recommend going through this with at least one other. We can learn so much from the insights of others.
At first I was disappointed by the content of this study. I have studied/read James many times, therefore I was looking for something with more depth. But as the study progresses the author really digs into the heart of James.
I definitely recommend going through this with at least one other. We can learn so much from the insights of others.
May 8, 2025
En el ministerio de Damas de la iglesia hicimos el estudio del Libro de Santiago y nos guiamos con este material 🤓🙌 se estudia versículo por versículo, brinda ejemplos, preguntas de reflexión, amplía la información tomando pasajes de antiguo testamento, es es un libro para mujeres, de mucha edificación.
December 26, 2022
Loved this book study in James. So many times I was challenged and encouraged by this book. So many mornings, I would start reading it and the scripture that went with it was exactly what I needed to hear or be challenged with that day. God's timing is amazing. Highly recommend this book!
February 6, 2023
Elizabeth George's Bible study features questions on how to understand the verses covered in each chapter, as well as practical applications to apply the lesson to one's life. These studies are great for personal use or for a group setting.
November 30, 2022
A wonderful study of James! Can’t wait to get more studies from this author.
Read
January 23, 2023A good study of the book of James
January 14, 2025
What a really great devotional on the book of James! Each chapter gave me more insight into what the Holy Spirit guided James to tell us. Great read for disciple groups.
January 24, 2012
This is a bible-study of James. I don't like the flavor of it, although I am trying really hard to appreciate it. The study is aimed towards women, and the author repeatedly calls the reader, "dear one." That is not my main complaint, although instead of endearing it feels belittling. I feel, even if this is not the author's heart or intention, that there is a cold push towards subservience and acceptance of suffering and mistreatment that does not ring as beautiful as the book of James. If a book is going to be geared toward women, who are already quite belittled by the world, already tend towards subservience, already tend to stay in abusive relationships, then the author should write in such a way that encourages and strengthens women to have the balance of both strength and humility.
For example, she highlights that James calls himself a slave of Jesus, and shows other places where the apostles call themselves a slave of Jesus. Cool. She also shows from other passages that James could have called himself something more dignified because Jesus says that we are his sister, mother, brother, etc. Those background verses are why I give this study a 2-star instead of a 1-star. Then she praises how humble James is and describes how a slave is obedient, etc. Then she encourages women to consider ourselves slaves like James. Women are already slaves and on the bottom rung of society. The bible does say to serve one another in love. But it also says that we were bought at a price and are very valuable to God, so we should not become slaves to men; and it also says that those who are slaves when they become Christians are freed (which I think is applicable to brow-beaten women). I think a better way to have done the introduction is to emphasize that the apostles, such as James, who called themselves slaves of Jesus, were leaders. Then, in the application, instead of just saying that all women should consider themselves slaves as James did, the bible-study should ask women to consider ways in which they exercise leadership and to consider how taking a model of service to God might transform that leadership.
I am also bothered by her offhandedly giving an example of trying to deal with a husband who is infatuated with a younger woman. I think she was trying to acknowledge something not always acknowledged among Christian circles, but it subtly sets the tone that such infidelity is to be expected and endured.
There is a tone of "you're going to have to suffer, so deal with." She does address hope somewhat, but with her insistence that I have to suffer, without sufficient emphasis on hope or what is produced by suffering, it just makes me irritated. She asserts that God is good, but his goodness is not really communicated in this study.
I am sorry to criticize this book so harshly, but when a book is teaching so many women, I think it is important to address these subtleties.
For example, she highlights that James calls himself a slave of Jesus, and shows other places where the apostles call themselves a slave of Jesus. Cool. She also shows from other passages that James could have called himself something more dignified because Jesus says that we are his sister, mother, brother, etc. Those background verses are why I give this study a 2-star instead of a 1-star. Then she praises how humble James is and describes how a slave is obedient, etc. Then she encourages women to consider ourselves slaves like James. Women are already slaves and on the bottom rung of society. The bible does say to serve one another in love. But it also says that we were bought at a price and are very valuable to God, so we should not become slaves to men; and it also says that those who are slaves when they become Christians are freed (which I think is applicable to brow-beaten women). I think a better way to have done the introduction is to emphasize that the apostles, such as James, who called themselves slaves of Jesus, were leaders. Then, in the application, instead of just saying that all women should consider themselves slaves as James did, the bible-study should ask women to consider ways in which they exercise leadership and to consider how taking a model of service to God might transform that leadership.
I am also bothered by her offhandedly giving an example of trying to deal with a husband who is infatuated with a younger woman. I think she was trying to acknowledge something not always acknowledged among Christian circles, but it subtly sets the tone that such infidelity is to be expected and endured.
There is a tone of "you're going to have to suffer, so deal with." She does address hope somewhat, but with her insistence that I have to suffer, without sufficient emphasis on hope or what is produced by suffering, it just makes me irritated. She asserts that God is good, but his goodness is not really communicated in this study.
I am sorry to criticize this book so harshly, but when a book is teaching so many women, I think it is important to address these subtleties.
August 27, 2016
I've always enjoyed Elizabeth George's Bible studies and especially liked this one on the book of James. I've read James many times. It's a short, wisdom-packed book of the Bible. But never have I felt I knew the text as well as I do after completing George's study. Excellent resource!
January 5, 2011
One of her best.
June 30, 2013
Excellent for our group study!
July 30, 2014
Very grateful for the wisdom shared in this study.
August 30, 2014
An amazing study, totally incredible!!
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews