Are you an older woman or a younger woman? If you’re not sure, you’re older. Truth is, whatever our age, we are older than some women and younger than others. In today’s episode of All God’s Women, we look at our role as older women and how we need to set an example for younger …
Last week we looked at Paul’s advice for women professing godliness. This week we continue with Paul’s teaching for widows, addressing not just the church’s responsibility for widows but advice for the widows themselves. Like last week’s passage, he is showing women how they can grow strong in the Lord and not be led astray. …
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As we wind down our journey through the Bible, we have just a few more groups of women to look at. In today’s episode of All God’s Women, we look at Paul’s advice for women who profess godliness. Backstory I used to think Paul had something against women because of all the rules he had. …
Though there are many grandmothers in the Bible, only one is singled out for her role as a grandmother. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Eunice and Lois, mother and grandmother of Timothy. Their Story We’re all familiar with Timothy. His name means one who fears God. He was a young …
There are many feel-good stories in the Bible. This week’s episode of All God’s Women is not one of those. Today we look at Euodia and Syntyche, two women at odds with each other. Backstory The name Euodia means fragrant. The name Syntyche means fortunate. They are mentioned by Paul in his letter to the …
This week’s episode of All God’s Women is a little different. We usually focus on one woman or a couple related women, but this week we look at the ten women mentioned by Paul in the sixteenth chapter of Romans. Backstory What a contrast we have from the royal sisters of last week to this …
Last week we looked at godly disciples who warned Paul of what was to come if he went to Jerusalem. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we continue in that thread and discover that the disciples were right. Paul was attacked and brought to trial. Two sisters, Bernice and Drusilla took part in his …
I’ve got to be honest, although I’m loving learning more about the women in Acts, it’s hard covering them because Luke doesn’t provide us with a lot of details. In fact, many of the women are merely mentioned by name or by a single sentence describing them. Thus is the case of the Daughters of …
I love the start of a new year. It’s a time of hope and possibilities. I know that technology has taken over for many, but for me, I still prefer an actual book to write plans in, so I was excited by the opportunity to review the Horacio 2022 Dream Planner. As I opened the …
I’m somewhat obsessed with movies that take place during the 30’s and 40’s, so I was pretty excited to be offered the opportunity to review Sabina, a new movie by Voice of the Martyrs. It’s the story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, Jewish atheists-turned-Christians and founders of Voice of the Martyrs. So many Christian movies …