Mini #034
A Path of Purpose
18 pages
Welch poet David Whyte wrote: “I don’t want to have written on my tombstone, when finally people struggle through the weeds, pull back the moss, and read the inscription there: ‘He made his car payments.’” While humor is found in Whyte’s quote, great truth is also revealed. My guess is he struggled with the questions that loom over so many of us:
• What is it all for?
• Why am I here?
• What am I supposed to be doing with my life?
• How will I know when I’ve made the right decision?
• What is my calling?
• What is my purpose?
I have had many women come to me seeking one-on-one help and the most common area they want to cover is purpose.
“I know I should be doing more with my life—but I don’t know what that more is.”
Other times people know their purpose but fear or lack of confidence is holding them back. It doesn’t take much to see the widespread dissatisfaction with purpose in today’s world. How many people have you heard say they are in the “wrong job?” How many people do you know who are looking for a career change or long to pursue a dream if only…
In this Faith Matters study we will explore similar struggled faced throughout the Bible and the wisdom God’s Word can shed on purpose.
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Includes 18 days of study
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Includes one wallet-sized Faith Card
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Includes regular sized Faith Card
Between the many demands on our time, the opinions and influence of those around us, and the choices available in today’s word it can be challenging to discover our purpose. Yet living “on purpose” is a key ingredient of a balance and meaningful life. In this study we explore women of the Bible and God’s Word to help us ask and answer the questions to lead us toward purposeful living.
* In June Brook will lead an online discussion on the last Sunday of the month at 4:00 PM CST.
This study includes 15 daily doses of study.
About Faith Matters: Each study includes….
- Look-Ups (a.ka. Write it Down): Each study contains scripture references around the monthly theme. Look these up in the Bible you are most comfortable with and write them in the provided space.
Reflection Questions: Work through these thoughtfully. Space is provided in the study guide or you can use the private online journal.
- Activities: Follow the instructions for the outlined Activities. You may wish to keep a special journal for these Activities.

- Key Verses: Build a deck of cards to celebrate key verses that speak to you. Each week add one verse to your deck. You can write it on a colored index card, design it on a computer, or decorate a card by hand.
- Discussion Topics: Discussion topics are highlighted throughout the study . Login to the study area and you will see a thread started for each of these.
- One or two key verse cards created by Brook Noel
- Access to the general Faith Matters area where you can share favorite scripture, your own key verse cards, prayers and more.
Any relationship can be challenging to maintain in today’s busy life. Ask a woman how many close friends she has and most women can easily count them on one hand. Why? A close relationship requires a resource in tight supply for many-time. The purpose of the Faith Matters Mini is to provide a way to study what the Bible says on a specific topic and provide a simple way to stay present with our faith.
A few important notes about Faith Matters Minis:
1. Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious affiliation or current beliefs. If you have never picked up a Bible, aren’t sure what you believe, or even if you are angry at God, you are welcome here.
2. These are explorations not “rules” At no point will I say (or can anyone else say) “You should …”
3. Respect for everyone is mandatory, this is not an area to debate God’s Word, but to live it.
4. Scripture references are taken from both the Old and New Testaments
5. All topics explored are POSITIVE. I have talked with many women who have left their spiritual practice because it was driven by guilt, negativity, and punishment. The Bible is so filled with positive inspiration and examples and these are my focus.