Download or read book Jesus and Those Bodacious Women written by Linda H. Hollies and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning from the Women. This is the tenth anniversary edition of a Pilgrim Press favorite. Jesus and Those Bodacious Women is well known for its new spins on the stories of biblical women such as Mary Magdalene, the Bent-over Woman, Queen Esther, and Mary, among others. The tenth anniversary edition contains spins on the stories of five additional biblical women: Vashti, Jezebel, Cozbi (the prostitute in the Book of Numbers), Dorcas, and Lydia.
Download or read book Jesus and Those Bodacious Women written by Linda H. Hollies and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of lessons about bodacious women in scripture. The first edition includes Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of Jesus, Queen Esther, and the Woman at the Well. This new edition features five additional women: Queen Vashti, Cozbi, Queen Jezebel, Tabitha, and Lydia.
Download or read book What Jesus Learned from Women written by James F. McGrath and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dehumanization has led to serious misinterpretation of the Gospels. On the one hand, Christians have often made Jesus so much more than human that it seemed inappropriate to ask about the influence other human beings had on him, male or female. On the other hand, women have been treated as less than fully human, their names omitted from stories and their voices and influence on Jesus neglected. When we ask the question this book does, what Jesus learned from women, puzzling questions that have frustrated readers of the Gospels throughout history suddenly find solutions. Weaving cutting edge biblical scholarship together with an element of historical fiction and a knack for writing for a general audience, James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus as well. This book is a must read for scholars, students, and anyone else interested in Jesus and/or in the role of ancient women in the context of their times.
Download or read book The Women Who Met Jesus written by Dorothy Valcárcel and published by Revell. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just like us, the women of New Testament times were ambitious, worried, broken, lonely, insecure, and unfulfilled. Discover the powerful stories of their encounters with the perfect, unconditional love of the Savior. Rather than trivializing their problems or ignoring women, Jesus responded to their deepest needs with compassion, reminding them of their value and transforming their past, present, and future. Let this engaging book introduce you to the man who loves women like no other.
Download or read book Back to the Well written by Frances Taylor Gench and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring six Gospel texts in which women encounter Jesus, Gench encourages readers to view these stories anew through the eyes of contemporary biblical scholarship.
Download or read book How Jesus Broke the Rules to Set You Free written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular speaker, teacher, and author Sharon Jaynes offers fresh understanding to the meaningful encounters women in the Bible had with Jesus. She spends time with Jesus' mother, the woman at the well, Mary Magdalene, and others, and she brings to life their experiences with the forgiveness, healing, and compassion of Jesus. As you explore with Sharon how God interacted with these women, you'll uncover exciting and wonderful encounters, and you'll see that He has great dreams for you today. He continues to transform women from insignificant to highly esteemed disgraced to full of grace guilty to forgiven You will discover God's heart and hope for you as He lovingly exchanges your heartache, hopelessness, or shame for the beauty of wholeness.
Download or read book What God Really Thinks About Women written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular speaker, teacher, and author Sharon Jaynes (more than 235,000 copies sold) reveals the stories of women in the Bible who had meaningful encounters with Jesus. With her trademark biblical perspective, Sharon spends time with Jesus' mother, Mary, the woman at the well, Mary Magdalene, and others, and brings to life their experiences with the forgiveness, healing, and love of Jesus. As Sharon explores how God interacted with women of the Bible, she uncovers some surprises and is excited to share the news with readers today--God has great dreams for them and continues to transform women from insignificant to highly esteemed disgraced to full of grace guilty to forgiven Readers will discover God's heart and hope for them as He lovingly exchanges their heartache, hopelessness, or shame for the beauty of wholeness.
Download or read book Desperate Women of the Bible written by Jo Kadlecek and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the Bible can be thought of as the grand story of God, many of its main characters are passionate and even desperate men and women. Jo Kadlecek introduces us to eight biblical women driven by their passion and desperation to seek out Jesus. She explores their stories in their cultural context, then draws out the lessons they hold for contemporary readers who are willing to let an encounter with Jesus change their lives. In studying these eight characters, readers will find new insights into the central character of God's great story--Jesus--and how he can transform their desperation and their passions and bring their lives new hope. LIST OF WOMEN AND BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Samaritan Woman, John 4: 1-42 Crippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath, Luke 13:10-17 The Widow (Who Makes an Offering), Mark 12:35-44 A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman, Mark 5:21-43 A Widow (Who's Son is Raised by Jesus), Luke 7:11-17 A Sinful Woman (Who Jesus Annoints), Luke 7:36-50 A Syrophoenician Woman, Mark 7:24-30 A Canaanite Woman, Matthew 15:21-29
Download or read book Blessed Beautiful and Bodacious written by Pat Gohn and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pat Gohn draws on decades of women's ministry experience, her popular Catholic women's podcast Among Women, and her own story as a wife and mother, proclaiming the Church's compelling vision of every woman: you have dignity (blessed), you are gifted (beautiful), and you have a mission (bodacious).The lively and unforgettable Gohn guides readers through moments of her life that have shaped her identity and understanding of womanhood--abiding love and talent for music, breast cancer in her thirties, and coming to understand true feminism in light of Church teaching and Mary's example. More than a mere memoir, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood offers readers insight into the writings of Blessed John Paul II, which articulate four gifts unique to every woman: generosity, receptivity, sensitivity, and maternity. With humor, faith, and the open-hearted tone of a trusted mentor, Gohn shares how she became empowered to embrace her blessings, beauty, and bodaciousness, and how readers can do the same.
Download or read book Never Less Than written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never Feel Less Than Again Bestselling author and speaker Sharon Jaynes is here to break down what God really thinks about the grand finale of His creation: woman. You’ll discover the lengths Jesus went to during His time on earth to debunk the belief that women were “less than” and declare the truth that women are co-image bears with immense value and divine purpose. Not only did Jesus accept women as they were, but He also challenged them to become more. You’ll see how to… stop viewing yourself as a stagehand and take centerstage when God calls your name reject feelings of inferiority and replace them with biblical truth that emboldens you with power and purpose embrace your value, calling, and influence as a daughter of the King and a co-heir in Christ discover the secret of becoming a strong woman with a soft heart through the lives of women just like you As Sharon explores Jesus’ encounters with women in the New Testament you’ll witness how He broke the cultural rules of His day to empower and equip God’s daughters for all time—including you today. Their story is your story…and it’s a good one.
Download or read book Women of Destiny written by Lisa Tait and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to assist you in discovering your true identity and awaken you to the reality that you are a "Woman of Destiny." You have been endowed with God-given talents and gifts that make you unique and rare. It is this uniqueness that blesses the world and enriches the lives of those around you. Prepare to tap into your potential and birth the promise that God has placed within you. This book is a journey that will educate and empower you, allowing you to respond and fulfill God's destiny for your life.
Download or read book The Man Who Loved Women written by Dorothy Valcarcel and published by Dorothy Valcarcel. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical stories of eighteen New Testament womenwho Jesus encouraged, empowered and loved. How could a Man who had no wife, no children, no home, no job, no money and wandered the hills of Judea with twelve men relate to women He knew, much less women in the 21st century? Thats the question that led author Dorothy Valca'cel to search for biblical women whose lives intersected with Jesus and as she discovered every woman Jesus met, faced many of the same challenges women encounter today. In The Man Who Loved Women youll meet Mary, trying to raise a perfect child in an imperfect worldJoanna, whose Mr. Right and his money could not buy her health or happinessMartha, whose busywork distracted her from lifes most meaningful momentsand many more.
Download or read book Strength in the Struggle written by Vashti Murphy McKenzie and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the many challenges, women continue to make great strides in their chosen careers. As more women become aware of interconnections between their professional and spiritual lives, they become more insistent in finding ways of combining both lives. "Strength in the Struggle" includes a wealth of information including chapters such as "A Foundation on Leadership," "Defining Moments," Living Beyond the Stereotypes." McKenzie also offers a leadership lesson on the character of Dorothy from the classic book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Author of the bestselling book, "Not without a Struggle: Leadership Development for African American Women in Ministry," Vashti McKenzie continues to offer inspiring and vital information on women's leadership issues. "Strength in the Struggle" will provide all women with insight and encouragement to develop and grow as effective leaders.
Download or read book Jesus the Man Who Loved Women written by Bruce Marchiano and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stirring book explores Jesus's heart and compassion for every woman—giving them undeniable value and significance. Based on Jesus's encounters with women during the time of his ministry, this tender book uncovers how time and again Jesus went against the traditional conventions of his era by treating women with respect and love, showing the world what a vital role they play. Jesus lived in an era where women were considered property and of little value as significant individuals. But by following Jesus's example, readers will see how women should be cherished and uplifted. Each chapter touches on Jesus's interactions with a specific woman, their conversations, and the gifts he bestows upon her. One tells of the widow who was burying her son, only to have Jesus resurrect him. Another is of the woman who was crippled for eighteen years and how Jesus not only freed her from her physical malady, but freed her spirit as well. But more than a mere retelling of these encounters, this book is a love story—a romance between the Creator of the universe come to earth and the women he came to know. Through these women, we see his love and compassion for every woman, and we watch as he lifts us all out of our ordinariness into the sublime intentions he planned for us since the beginning of time.
Download or read book All In written by Pat Gohn and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the one thing that defines your life and brings you the most good, the most love? Pat Gohn knows what her one thing is: “More than any single factor in my life, belonging to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church has had the greatest impact on me. Faith gives meaning to everything in my life.” In this passionate and unapologetic account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life, Gohn—popular speaker, retreat leader, catechist, and author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious—invites you to become more confident in the power of the Catholic faith to transform your life as well. Being a cradle Catholic, cancer survivor, wife, and mother are all a part of Gohn’s story. But in this appealing, personal book, she shares why her relationship with Jesus and her confidence in his Church are so much bigger than her medical diagnosis, more powerful than her family history, and more significant than her career path. Gohn ardently shares why belonging to the Church will strengthen and nurture your relationship with God. It will keep you connected with Jesus and the sacraments—conduits of grace, forgiveness, healing, wisdom, and renewal. Belonging to the Church connects you to millions of others around the world, to the saints, and to your loved ones in heaven. These relationships are at the heart of Catholicism. In this time when life and society are so fragmented, the joy of belonging to a community—as imperfect as it can be—easily outweighs the agony of separation or isolation. Gohn’s confidence in her faith emerged despite and even out of a struggle with disillusionment. Working in a parish when news of the sex abuse scandals broke in Boston, she confronted heartbreak and anger within herself and her fellow parishioners. Yet she never left the Church and relates how she found a way to dig deeper and discover reasons to stay faithful. Each of the nine chapters identifies a dimension of the Catholic faith that is a source of Gohn’s confidence, including the Incarnation, God’s plan, the Fatherhood of God, the friendship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of neighbor. Each chapter also features reflection questions to challenge you.
Download or read book Define Your Own Way written by Nicole Roberts Jones and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Define Your Own Way provides young African American women with a roadmap to effectively transition their lives from good to better to best. Jones, a life coach, uses her skills to address issues such as self-image and self-esteem while tackling topics such as how to "set long-term goals in a society that often encourages short-term gratification." Jones' has successfully coached and mentored young women through the widely popular programs offered at Imani Phi Christ, the non-profit organization she founded. Although Jones has specifically written this book with young Christian women in mind, it can be used by women of all ages who want to chart their own course and stand up for their belief in community empowerment, faith, and most importantly, themselves.
Download or read book Journey to the Well written by Vashti M. McKenzie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-04-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of empowering spiritual writers such as Ilanya Vanzant, Bishop Vashti McKenzie offers women a Christian path to personal transformation. A groundbreaking preacher who, in 2000, became the first woman to serve as bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop McKenzie is renowned for her eloquence and passion in the pulpit. Now she brings her inspirational message to readers through the biblical story of the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In twelve lessons, McKenzie interweaves the Samaritan woman's experiences with contemporary personal stories, Bible quotations, life-affirming sayings, and meditational activities. Through them she shows women that if they hold onto hope and listen for their moments of epiphany, they can accomplish anything.
