Lessons from the Women of the Bible

Bible Verse:   Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. It’s important for today's woman to read about and learn from the women in the Bible because their stories offer timeless lessons … Continue reading Lessons from the Women of the Bible

The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

Bible Verse:   Mark 7:26        The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. The story of the Syrophoenician woman is found in Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. She was a Gentile, from the region of Phoenicia, and came to Jesus because her daughter was … Continue reading The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

The Widow with the Two Coins: Sacrificial Giving and Faith

Bible Verse:   Mark 12:42      But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.         The story of the widow with the two coins, found in both Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4 captures a powerful lesson on sacrifice and faith. While Jesus was in the temple watching people … Continue reading The Widow with the Two Coins: Sacrificial Giving and Faith

Nympha: Supporting and Blessing Believers

Bible Verse:   Colossians 4:15          Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.           In Colossians chapter 4, the Bible speaks of a woman named Nympha who made a powerful impact on the early Christian community. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he sends … Continue reading Nympha: Supporting and Blessing Believers

Eudia & Syntyche: Resolving Conflicts with Humility and Grace

Bible Verse:   Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Euodia and Syntyche, two women mentioned by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:2-3. They were dedicated members of the church in Philippi and had worked alongside Paul in spreading the gospel. Despite their … Continue reading Eudia & Syntyche: Resolving Conflicts with Humility and Grace

Priscilla: Teaching and Collaborating

Bible Verse:   Acts 18:26       He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.        Priscilla, along with her husband Aquila, is known for her role in teaching and collaboration within the early Christian church. She … Continue reading Priscilla: Teaching and Collaborating

Tabitha (Dorcas): Use Your Gifts and Resources to Serve Others

Bible Verse:   Acts 9:36         In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, is a woman mentioned in Acts 9:36-42. She was a disciple of Jesus and lived in the city of Joppa. Dorcas was known … Continue reading Tabitha (Dorcas): Use Your Gifts and Resources to Serve Others