Not Here to Be Nice by Dr. Heather Burchfield boldly unpacks the practical and thought-provoking truths found in the book of Ephesians.
From the beginning, she explains that God’s Word is not here to make us “feel good” about ourselves but to provoke us to live the truth contained within. God is not “nice” in that He just tells us what we want to hear and give us what we want, but He is kind in that He teaches us what we must know and provides for our every need.
Throughout the Bible study, Heather uses real-life examples to teach God’s truth. Humor is strategically used to assist the reader in better understanding and to offer grace when guilt needs to be silenced.
She takes on hard topics and hits them head-on, offering relevant dives into the original biblical languages and cultural context, bringing Scripture to life in today’s world.
Here are a few thoughts from my interview with Heather.
Me: What is the #1 takeaway you want for your readers and what transformation can she expect in her life?
Heather: “A woman who finishes this study will know who she is, why she’s here and all about the power that lives in her. She’ll also have a read on her enemy and know well when his attacks arrive and what they look like. She’ll also know the Word, which is the basis for armoring up in the daily battles of life.”
“She’ll be prepared. She’ll walk with purpose. She’ll be powerful. She’ll go after her calling with everything she has. No holds barred. She’ll be unstoppable.”
Me: What made you pick Ephesians?
Heather: It saved my life. In the Introduction, I share how my experience with deep depression led me, in a roundabout way, to Ephesians, and how it saved my life.
I guess I thought, “If it could save my life, maybe somebody else’s needing saving, too.” My most fervent prayer is that it reaches that one.
Me: How did writing this Bible Study transform you?
Heather: “How hasn’t it?!? For one, it saved my life. It has forced me to take a deep look at who I thought God was versus who He actually is. And then to deeply self-reflect on who I thought I was versus who I actually am in Him. It has cemented my purpose and there’s no better feeling than walking in your purpose. It has made we walk a little taller, knowing that I have access to His power in me.”
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There you have it. So pack your armor and your tool belt and get set for a challenging yet rewarding journey into Ephesians and a deeper walk with Jesus.
Available on Amazon in print or Kindle. I recommend the printed version so you can write in it. Also, once you have purchased the book, in any format, you will have access to the video teachings and a Bible study network hosted by the author.
If you want to grow and be challenged, this is a study for you!
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