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12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman: Practical Tips for Managing Your Home & Your Life Based on Proverbs 31
Following the outline of Proverbs 31, Lane Jordan provides women of all ages with hundreds of time-saving tips and biblical advice on how to organize, manage, and balance their life and family roles. • Includes practical hints on household and family management, plus tips on reaching out to the needy in the church and community, and developing a rich spiritual life. • Discussion questions follow each chapter for group or individual use. • An excellent resource for a Bible study or small group.
137 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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May 20, 2014
Lane Jordan/ 12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman ISBN: 978-1-61970-110-6 | List Price: $12.95 | Format: Soft cover | Page Count: 17612 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman is a completely revised and updated version of Lane’s most popular book. In it, she provides the perfect blend of nuts-and-bolts information geared to everyday tasks and insights into the timeless relationships with family, friends, God, and self. The result is a book that serves as a modern-day Proverbs 31 for women. It incorporates a wealth of new information that will make your life more productive, balanced and satisfying.
New information includes:
• How to use technology to save time
• Home office information and organization tips
• Discussion questions for small groups or Bible study follow each chapter.
An invaluable resource for every 21st century woman—from soccer moms to single grandmoms—this book combines practical information on managing fast-paced life with the biblical wisdom and assurances that remind us that even when life seems overwhelming, the Lord is our keeper, our father, and our shepherd. 12 Steps to Becoming A More Organized Woman will encourage, support and motivate women of all ages to serve God faithfully in their everyday lives.
Author Bio:Lane Powell Jordan is an author, national speaker, and professional life coach, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Broadcasting from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Early in her ministry, Lane served as the Associate Producer for the weekly television program, In Touch, with Dr. Charles Stanley, and also as the Editor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta’s weekly newsletter, The Witness. She has two grown daughters and currently lives in Frisco, Texas, with her husband Scott.To learn more about Lane, her books and her ministry, visit her website: http://www.lanejordanministries.com/ or her blog: http://www.pathwaystoorganization.com... can also find Lane on Facebook and Twitter.
You can purchase your copy of 12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman on Christianbooks.com, on Amazon, or at Barnes and Noble.
My Review
I must confess, I’m not a very organized woman. I have a tendency to attempt organization, only to fall by the wayside in disarray in spite of my best efforts.
Ms Jordan breaks these tools down into 12 steps to make it easier for woman like me. She deals with attitude, our walk with God, and the importance of being healthy and fit.
The message of this book is a womans’ need to be restored before she can be the woman needed in her home. Her focus on the source of our strength – God – is appealing to me as a Christian. I found great encouragement in these pages and I would recommend it to women every where. Give it as a gift to mom, daughter or friend and they will all be blessed by it.
This book is like having your own personal life-coach in your living room. The push to change from the inside out is in the pages of this book. I enjoyed it very much and I am sure you will to. I couldn’t find anything to complain about here.
New information includes:
• How to use technology to save time
• Home office information and organization tips
• Discussion questions for small groups or Bible study follow each chapter.
An invaluable resource for every 21st century woman—from soccer moms to single grandmoms—this book combines practical information on managing fast-paced life with the biblical wisdom and assurances that remind us that even when life seems overwhelming, the Lord is our keeper, our father, and our shepherd. 12 Steps to Becoming A More Organized Woman will encourage, support and motivate women of all ages to serve God faithfully in their everyday lives.
Author Bio:Lane Powell Jordan is an author, national speaker, and professional life coach, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Broadcasting from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Early in her ministry, Lane served as the Associate Producer for the weekly television program, In Touch, with Dr. Charles Stanley, and also as the Editor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta’s weekly newsletter, The Witness. She has two grown daughters and currently lives in Frisco, Texas, with her husband Scott.To learn more about Lane, her books and her ministry, visit her website: http://www.lanejordanministries.com/ or her blog: http://www.pathwaystoorganization.com... can also find Lane on Facebook and Twitter.
You can purchase your copy of 12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman on Christianbooks.com, on Amazon, or at Barnes and Noble.
My Review
I must confess, I’m not a very organized woman. I have a tendency to attempt organization, only to fall by the wayside in disarray in spite of my best efforts.
Ms Jordan breaks these tools down into 12 steps to make it easier for woman like me. She deals with attitude, our walk with God, and the importance of being healthy and fit.
The message of this book is a womans’ need to be restored before she can be the woman needed in her home. Her focus on the source of our strength – God – is appealing to me as a Christian. I found great encouragement in these pages and I would recommend it to women every where. Give it as a gift to mom, daughter or friend and they will all be blessed by it.
This book is like having your own personal life-coach in your living room. The push to change from the inside out is in the pages of this book. I enjoyed it very much and I am sure you will to. I couldn’t find anything to complain about here.
February 21, 2014
12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman by Lane P. Jordan ... Where has this book been all my adult, married life!
What a refreshing, positively upbeat, must read! This book has it ALL! I read this cover to cover in one sitting and wanted to jump up and organize.
What you take away from reading this: Prioritize, Prioritize, Priortize!
Find your path in life - delete the activites that don't bring you joy.
Set goals, make lists, reach out those all around you - family, friends, your church - even the world!
The cover states : "It's harder than ever to emulate the Proverbs 31 woman in today's fast paced world. Women are inundated with a variety of roles and responsibilities - from keeping the household running like a well oiled machine to making sure the family relationships thrive.
Lane Jordan provides the perfect blend of nuts and bolts advice and biblical wisdom to help you manage a fast paced life and keep your head! This book is an invaluable resource for every 21st century Christian woman.
Each of the chapters (called 'steps') beautifully lays the foundation for setting up a positive method of organizing each part of your life. From organizing your marriage to a messy room to where God can fulfill your life by organizing your spirituality. These chapters are accompanied by personal reflections, words of wisdom to help you get where you need to be, and a section for personal application.
I recommend having a small journal and your favorite pen to accompany this book - you'll want to take lots of notes! There is also a reflection comments and questions that allow you to take a good look at prioritizing areas in your own life - and after reading this, you just may surprise yourself!
Flawless read!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.
February 10, 2014
What can I say about this book? Well, first of, I love that I feel like she and I are sitting down to a cup of coffee/tea with her and she is just chatting with me. I love that she says to put God first, then your husband, then the rest of the your life. In Step 5, she says to schedule a day at home once a week. I agree on how important that is. I mean seriously, we are constantly on the run it seems. Not so much as of late with us only having one vehicle. But, once we have another car, I will be running at least 5 days a week. I will also be going back to work soon, and so that will make a difference. Lane really drives home the need to put God first in each of the 12 steps. She has a call to action, then a practical application. For me, I need it explained to me, in average person terms on how something should be done. Lane does that! In Step 7, Lane says “Don’t let any one thing dominate your life.” In this step, I have a difficult time and will be rereading this again. I want to be healthy and set healthy goals for my children. Lane explains it in such great detail, I think I can incorporate that into my life.
Lane does an excellent job in breaking down each step. It is easy to understand, encompasses God. Lane incorporates computers, the internet, aps on a smartphone, etc for us “modern women”.
I give this book a rating of 5/5 stars.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.
Lane does an excellent job in breaking down each step. It is easy to understand, encompasses God. Lane incorporates computers, the internet, aps on a smartphone, etc for us “modern women”.
I give this book a rating of 5/5 stars.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.
March 5, 2016
This book taught me many things. Incorparating christian values into organizational tips was a great unique spins to self help books.
The book focused on Proverbs 31 which was great. After each step you had a chapter to reevaluate.
Overall, it was good and gave me plenty of useful organizational tips that I will start using!
The book focused on Proverbs 31 which was great. After each step you had a chapter to reevaluate.
Overall, it was good and gave me plenty of useful organizational tips that I will start using!
February 1, 2014
This woman knows her stuff! Great ideas!
February 12, 2022
I loved this book so much. It really helped me become more organized in parts of my life and motivated me to becoming more of a proverbs woman. So much helpful information and I loved the verse references.
February 24, 2025
for a woman going into marriage or newly married. Perhaps it would fit someone who may be a little further along (under 7 yrs marriage) and just need some pointers. Does have good info/tips in it and I love how it focuses on people as the main reason for what you are doing.
June 1, 2023
A must read for any young woman looking to get married that wants advice that is Biblically based and offers insight into many areas of organizing a home.
August 7, 2024
A very informative book
December 21, 2013
About the Book:
Lane Jordan provides the perfect blend of nuts-and-bolts information geared to everyday tasks and insights into the timeless relationships with family, friends, God, and self. The result is a book that serves as a modern-day Proverbs 31 for women. In this completely revised and updated edition, Jordan incorporates new tips and technology that can make womens lives more productive, balanced, and satisfying.
About the Author:
Lane P. Jordan is an author, recording vocalist, speaker and seminar leader. She is the former associate producer for Charles Stanley's In Touch program.
My Review:
12 Steps To Becoming A More Organized Woman, is a unique type of organizing book. When most books that are written in order to help the average woman become more organized they include ways for you to organize closets and to freeze monthly meals. This book, a revised&updated edition, goes a step further. The author tries to rear us back around to the things that should matter to us more than just a tidy home or perfectly labeled shelving she begins with our hearts and souls. She says that priority number one should be a prayer and devotion life with the Lord.
She then touches on marriage and how its important that we make our marriage the next item on the list that needs attention and focus. And not to leave the single ladies out she has devoted a chapter solely to you. The author has tried to give us the Proverbs 31 woman of today and how she should manage her life and family. I liked her idea of taking our toddlers out to eat occasionally. She said its best to pick off peak hours when the restaurant isn't likely to be crowded. I'll be honest, I cringed when I read that, but I am going to give it a try real soon.
This is the best book I have read in a long time and I absolutely love that it was modeled after Proverbs 31.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.
Lane Jordan provides the perfect blend of nuts-and-bolts information geared to everyday tasks and insights into the timeless relationships with family, friends, God, and self. The result is a book that serves as a modern-day Proverbs 31 for women. In this completely revised and updated edition, Jordan incorporates new tips and technology that can make womens lives more productive, balanced, and satisfying.
About the Author:
Lane P. Jordan is an author, recording vocalist, speaker and seminar leader. She is the former associate producer for Charles Stanley's In Touch program.
My Review:
12 Steps To Becoming A More Organized Woman, is a unique type of organizing book. When most books that are written in order to help the average woman become more organized they include ways for you to organize closets and to freeze monthly meals. This book, a revised&updated edition, goes a step further. The author tries to rear us back around to the things that should matter to us more than just a tidy home or perfectly labeled shelving she begins with our hearts and souls. She says that priority number one should be a prayer and devotion life with the Lord.
She then touches on marriage and how its important that we make our marriage the next item on the list that needs attention and focus. And not to leave the single ladies out she has devoted a chapter solely to you. The author has tried to give us the Proverbs 31 woman of today and how she should manage her life and family. I liked her idea of taking our toddlers out to eat occasionally. She said its best to pick off peak hours when the restaurant isn't likely to be crowded. I'll be honest, I cringed when I read that, but I am going to give it a try real soon.
This is the best book I have read in a long time and I absolutely love that it was modeled after Proverbs 31.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.
November 21, 2016
I picked this up when I was on my kick of believing I could become a more organized person. I am religious and thought this might be a different approach that might help. Then the title fit with my reading theme for the month (music and dance -- steps are part of dance) so I snagged it off the shelf to read. It has some redeeming features, perhaps more so for someone more into the patriarchal religious viewpoint which celebrates a woman's role as mother above all else. I am not a mother. I am not a wife. I am not a fan of patriarchy. I am a survivor of the 2016 US presidential election cycle. I am just fine with not being organized if following this book is the way to do it.
April 26, 2012
Well, in spite of being written by a woman who is clearly one of "those Christian women" that I am not a fan of, I actually found a lot of motivation in this book. Although not every idea was practical for me, many of them will be tweak-able, and that is good enough. Lots of inspiration to work on organizing our home and lives better, mostly so that I can better organize my time to focus on the kids (and maybe Josh). Working on finding pockets of time now to get more done and spend more time with them!
January 23, 2014
For anyone who wants to take control of clutter and successfully manage home and family, this book is a great resource. From finances and parenting to positive attitudes and time management, this 12 Steps book has it all plus encouraging Bible verses. Each of the 12 chapters is short and easy to read, written in Lane's affirming, practical tone. I can see this book as a useful Ladies Bible study book, for Women's Ministries, or a book club discussion.
July 15, 2012
I have had this book for several years. I pull it out and reread the highlighting. I keep in mind, when reading it, that I am not supermom or superwoman. Many books, including this, can make you feel you have to "do it all" and "be all". Noone is perfect! It does have some practical tips and can be good for discussing in a women's bible study format.
June 7, 2013
I bought this book for a quarter and it was a quarter well spent! I think this book would be really useful to a frazzled mom who hasn't gotten the hang of organizing her life. I also learned some good tips and it was a good refresher for me. I am a fan of Christian books so I liked that the book was based on my favorite Proverb, Proverbs 31!
April 1, 2016
for a woman going into marriage or newly married. Perhaps it would fit someone who may be a little further along (under 7 yrs marriage) and just need some pointers. Does have good info/tips in it and I love how it focuses on people as the main reason for what you are doing.
January 20, 2009
Really good practical advice without the pressure to be absolutely perfect.
October 1, 2008
This is a nice, practical book probably for the young woman just starting out on her journey. Probably not enough meat for the more "seasoned" woman.
August 28, 2010
This is based off of the Proverbs 31 woman, and is used to help find a balance between organization and life.
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