Live Beautifully: A Study in the Books of Ruth and Esther

Fresh Life Series

by Lenya Heitzig, Penny Pierce Rose

What kind of beauty does God honor? It doesn’t have to do with being a size six. Of course, you might know that in your head already. But how can the truth sink into your heart?  Live Beautifully explores the stories of Ruth and Esther, two women who lived out true beauty. Ruth was a foreigner who made a scandalous choice that brought God’s favor. Esther was a Jewish orphan in a foreign land whose risky decision saved an entire nation.  God saw beauty in Ruth’s and Esther’s lives—just as he sees radiant beauty in you. Come embrace that truth through the lessons in Live Beautifully. Each twenty-minute lessonis structured in five Lift up (prayer), Look at (God’s Word), Learn about (new insights), Live out (application), Listen to (quotes from other believers). The Fresh Life series was created by women, for women—women who crave a profound experience of God’s Word without an overwhelming commitment of time. With each lesson, you will come to a deeper understanding of the truths of the Bible and develop a deeper intimacy with God.

Genres: Christian

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

Lenya Heitzig is an award-winning author and popular Bible teacher. She and her husband founded Calvary Church of Albuquerque—one of the fastest-growing churches worldwide. She is the author of Holy Moments: Recognizing God's Fingerprints on Your Life and also contributed to the best-selling New Women's Devotional Bible. Heitzig serves as Executive Director of She Ministries of Albuquerque, overseeing weekly Bible studies and yearly retreats. She and her husband Skip live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Reviews

[Laura Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was done thru a Bible Study at Fairview Church in Danville, Virginia. It is about the books of the Bible- Ruth and Esther. Very interesting and I learned so much. The Bible study is broken down to 13 chapters with 5 lessons per chapter. You read the Bible verse, answer some questions about what you read and then there are further questions to discuss and make you think. I loved the format. Easy to understand and also areas were connected to other chapters in the Bible. Very thought provoking. Want to do more Bible studies that the authors have written.

[Olivia Jarmusch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm slightly (okay, more like completely) obsessed with Esther, so this book was WONDERFUL. I love both the books of Esther and Ruth, and it was great doing a full blown study on them!

[Jill Quick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great study of ruth and esther!