Beloved, Part 1 in the Opening Your Heart Young Adult Catholic Bible Study Series from Walking with Purpose

by Lisa Brenninkmeyer

Beloved: Opening Your Heart, Part I, is a six-lesson Bible study that lays a strong foundation for our true identity as beloved daughters of God. We’ll learn that we belong to a family that will never abandon us. We’ll encounter grace and practical tools to make God our first priority. Jesus will meet us personally in the pages of His Word, and we’ll be transformed as a result.

138 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder and chief purpose officer of Walking with Purpose. A convert to Catholicism, Lisa created her first Bible study in 2002 out of a desire to see Catholic women come to know Christ personally. In 2008, Walking with Purpose became a fully independent non-profit organization with 501c(3) status and a mission of helping every Catholic woman and girl in America to open her heart to Jesus Christ. Today, over 40,000 women, young women and middle school girls participate in WWP Bible studies in 44 states.

Lisa has authored 16 Walking with Purpose Bible studies which have received the Imprimatur through Archbishop Lori of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Her first book, Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work, is a popular title published by Beacon Publishing for the Dynamic Catholic Institute.

In 2012, Lisa was recognized by the Catholic Leadership Institute as a National Catholic Leader, and in 2014 and 2015, she was invited to present at the Amazing Parish Program’s national conferences. Lisa was also a presenter at the USCCB Convocation of Catholic Leaders in July 2017, and a speaker at two Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) national events in 2018 and 2019. Lisa has been a guest on a number of radio, television and podcast shows as well.

Lisa holds a B.A. in psychology from St. Olaf College. She and her husband Leo (pronounced Lay-o) have seven children and reside in St. Augustine, Florida.

Reviews

[Lexie Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I joined a small group with young adult women with this book. One of my friends directed the group using this book as a guide and narrative. It’s a great tool to keep the discussion open for a group of women. The topics and questions provided meaningful, relevant conversations. I found the topics came at a perfect timing in my life. This book was perfect. I needed this book at this time in my life.

[Alexandra Oduber · Rating 3 out of 5]

A heartfelt reminder of God's constant presence and strength in our weakness.
During this period of grief and challenges, I sought explanations. Though the book didn't provide direct answers, it helped me reconnect with the Holy Spirit's grace and the importance of prayer, reminding us that God has a purpose for our lives, even in difficult times. 🕊️

[Alexis Derickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved loved loved this Bible study. Really appreciated that everything was rooted in Scripture and also learned more about the Catechism! Every single lesson struck a cord within me of what I am experiencing in my personal life and how God can step into that. Will be rereading and reflecting on this one for a while!

[Shayla Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as part of a young women's bible study!

[Aimée Barajas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bible study guide <3
Love it so much