The perfect mother… She was singled out, chosen by God to carry His son. But life was not easy for Mary of Nazareth... |
Destined for greatness… Elizabeth knew her baby was miraculous, but little did she know he would one day pave the way for the Messiah… |
If at first you don’t succeed, try again… Thankfully, the Syro-Phoenician woman did not take NO for an answer. Because she persisted, her daughter was healed… |
Thanks Mom (and Grandma)! Faith formation begins at home, and thanks to Moms and Grandmas all over this world, children are learning about Jesus. Read about two amazing women and how they shared their faith with their son/grandson... |
Don’t touch me! This was no childhood exclamation, it was the law. Find out why the menstruating woman was willing to break the law in order to get her hands on Jesus… |
It was a lose-lose situation… Jesus had a decision to make, and it looked like a lose-lose situation. What role did the Adulterer play? Find out… |
Riddle me this… During the Queen of Sheba’s visit with King Solomon, she asked him several questions and riddles. Why? |
I warned you, but you wouldn’t listen… How many times have you heard or said those same words to your siblings, children or husband? Pilate’s wife tried to warn her husband that he was making a BIG mistake, but did he listen? |
Rated R, for mature audiences only… By today’s standards, the story of Salome and her role in the death of John the Baptist would be fodder for a mature audience mini-series on cable TV. It is the story of lust, betrayal, greed and the abuse of power... |
Sibling rivalry... has been around a long time. Learn how Jesus responds to one sister's complaints… |
The wind beneath his wings... Jesus has many wonderful women to thank for their support and faith. Joanna is one of these women. |
A thankless job… Priscilla dedicated her life to her faith, created one of the first churches in her home, and trained other apostles to properly deliver the teachings of Jesus, but did anyone ever say thank you? |
A pinnacle of faith... Anna waited faithfully for over 50 years, praying daily, waiting to set her eyes upon her redeemer. Would she meet her redeemer before her life was over? Find out... |
Never judge a book by its cover... By all accounts, the Samaritan woman and Jesus should have been natural enemies. Yet, when they met by chance at Jacob's Well, they became friends and the Samaritan woman ultimately became a disciple of Christ. Read more… |
She was Jesus's BFF... In today's technology lingo, Mary Magdalen was Jesus's Best Friend Forever. She led the women's group that traveled with Jesus in his ministry and final days, and she stayed by his side through his crucifixion, death & resurrection. Were they more than friends? Find out… |
Oh, her aching back... For eighteen years, this crippled woman suffered with a twisted, painful spine. For eighteen years, she suffered the taunts and accusations of the townspeople. But she never gave up hope; never gave up her faith. |
The quintessential church lady... Every church has one. You know, the widow-lady that prepares funeral dinners, manages the charitable events, and works tirelessly to support the workings of the church. Well, Tabitha was one of the first church ladies. A true disciple of Christ! |
They gave life... Two Egyptian midwives, Shiprah and Puah, are credited with the expansion of the Hebrew nation. How did they do it? And what did they risk? |
Hard-hearted Delilah - love 'em and leave 'em... Little is known about Delilah's heritage and upbringing, but something must have happened to her to turn her into cold-hearted courtesan that she became. Samson was not a very ethical character himself, but compared to Delilah, he was an angel. |
How hard would it be to give your baby to God? She waited years and years to have a baby. When finally her son, Samuel, was born, Hannah honored her promise to give her son to the Lord. This could not have been an easy decision, yet Hannah rejoiced in the birth and gift of her son. |
Real housewives of Egypt, starring Potipher's Wife... She was rich, bored and looking for love. What happened when Potipher's wife seduced a house slave??? You'll find out this week when you work on Block 20… |
A dangerous game of hide and seek... Rahab took a huge risk by hiding two Hebrew spies under her roof. But her gamble paid off; she and her family were saved when the walls of Jericho came tumbling down. |
She fought for what was rightfully hers... She had to lie and cheat, but ultimately, Tamar gained what was rightfully hers. By today's standards, Tamar's actions would be judged harshly. But in ancient Israel, Tamar's tenacity and persistence was respected because she followed the Law of Moses. |
The rest of the story... Last week, we heard the story of Deborah, judge and prophetess. She was able to defeat the enemy,but she did not kill him. Who murdered Sisera? This week, you'll hear the rest of the story. |
A woman judge? Absolutely. At that time, Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. She used to sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgment. |
We've seen her on TV, And now we will learn more about Miriam, sister of Moses, leader of the Hebrew women. According to the epic television movie, Ten Commandments, Miriam saved Moses' life when she placed him, as a baby, in a basket in the Nile River. But did you know that Miriam held a much more important role as leader of the Hebrew women? |
Leave me alone! And then she went in her room, slammed the door and called her friends. If Jephtah's daughter were alive today, that is how she would have expressed her anger. As it was, she chose to spend her last few weeks with her friends away from her home and her father. |
To society, Asenath appeared to be a quiet, submissive wife. But Asenath knew that her most important role was mother of two sons who would later become forefathers of two tribes of Israel. Motherhood is often a thankless job, but is always the most important job women will ever have. |
David & Goliath, the female version...She may have been small, but she was certainly mighty. With God's help, Judith was able to execute an army general and save her people from King Nebuchadnezzer's army. |
And they lived happily ever after... This is the phrase we most commonly associate with brides and grooms, not mother-in-laws. This week learn how Naomi engineered her life (and her daughter-in-law's) to ensure they both lived happily ever after. |
She saved her people. Esther was a true heroine. Without her intervention, the Jewish people living in exile in Persia would surely have been slaughtered. Today's Jews continue to celebrate Esther's intervention with a festival called Purim. |
She was two-faced... We've all known someone who shows one face to public, while hiding their true self and motives. Bathsheba was shrewd and cunning. She secured her son's inheritance and her place in christian history. |