Waiting is not something that any of us enjoy, and yet, so often God asks us to wait for the blessings He has in store for us. Find comfort in the stories of the Bible women who waited on God. Each of these women had to wait many years for God to give them the desires of their hearts. But the blessings they received were definitely worth the wait!
Lineage of Jesus: Rahab
What a beautiful illustration of redemption is the story of Rahab. A pagan prostitute, she would have been the least likely candidate to be included in the lineage of Jesus, and yet, she’s there. Listen here or listen on Your … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Rahab
Lineage of Jesus: Tamar
The story of Tamar and her efforts to secure her role as a mother in the lineage of Christ reads like a modern day soap opera. A Canaanite woman married to Er, the eldest son of Judah, Tamar thought she … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Tamar
Lineage of Jesus: Sarah
God promised Abraham to bless him with descendants as numerous as the grains of dust upon the earth. (Genesis 13:16) But God didn’t act immediately. How many times did Abraham and Sarah lose faith in God’s promise? Why could they … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Sarah
Love and Romance: Elizabeth
When we think of love and romance, we tend to think of young love, fresh and new, full of possibilities. But young love doesn’t hold a candle to mature love, the relationships that have endured for decades and grow sweeter … Continue reading Love and Romance: Elizabeth
Worn Out Women: Rizpah
We have one last story to share in our Worn Out Women series. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Rizpah, King Saul’s concubine who went through unimaginable circumstances, yet she stood strong in her faith. Rizpah’s … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Rizpah
The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
Last week we looked at the parable woman who lost a coin. Today we continue our study of parable women with the Persistent Widow. Backstory We meet the Persistent Widow in Luke 18. Prior to this in Luke 17: 20-37 … Continue reading The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
Daughter of Abraham: Faithful Follower
Have you ever stayed home from church just because you didn’t feel like going? Might you be missing out on a blessing by staying home? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we meet a Daughter of Abraham, a woman … Continue reading Daughter of Abraham: Faithful Follower
Martha: A Friend of Jesus
Mary and Martha are two of the more famous sisters in the Bible. They’re usually lumped together as a compare and contrast with Mary being regarded as the better sister. But the two deserve to be studied individually. I’d intended … Continue reading Martha: A Friend of Jesus
The Adulteress: Caught in the Act of Sin
We’ve all sinned, but what do you do when you’re caught in the act of sin? How do you react? How do you expect others to react? In today’s story of The Adulteress, we meet a woman who waited when … Continue reading The Adulteress: Caught in the Act of Sin
Jairus’ Daughter: A Young Woman Restored to Life
When is it too late for Jesus to intervene? Does there come a point where we give up as hopeless? What happens when He brings the dead to life? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Jairus’ … Continue reading Jairus’ Daughter: A Young Woman Restored to Life
The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
How important is the sense of touch? We spent a good portion of 2020 tucked away in our homes, afraid to get near other people for fear we’d contract or spread Covid. Do you remember the feeling when you finally … Continue reading The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
Esther: For Such a Time as This
Have you ever questioned God’s judgement? Why has He allowed you to go through so much? What if God is putting you right where you need to be in order to do a mighty work through you? In today’s episode … Continue reading Esther: For Such a Time as This
Women of Christmas: Anna
How old is too old to serve God? At what point do you decide it’s time to let the young people do the serving? How do you plan to spend your final days? In today’s episode of All God’s Women … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Anna
Women of Christmas: Elizabeth
In today’s episode of All God’s Women we kick off the Women of Christmas series with Elizabeth, wife of Zechariah mother of John the Baptist, and cousin of Mary. Elizabeth had every reason to feel like the best years of … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Elizabeth
Hannah: A Model Pray-er
When you pray, how do you pray? What do you pray for? Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to pray? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look … Continue reading Hannah: A Model Pray-er
Rahab: A Woman at the Right Place at the Right Time
We’ve all heard of Rahab. She’s one of the bad girls of the Old Testament, a harlot, a prostitute in a pagan city. Many Christians find it disturbing that this woman of ill repute is included in Jesus’ genealogy. They … Continue reading Rahab: A Woman at the Right Place at the Right Time
Sarah: A Woman With a Plan
Are you a planner? Do you wake up each morning, making a list of all that you hope to accomplish that day? What about for the upcoming week? Year? Decade? Do you have a Plan B or C or a … Continue reading Sarah: A Woman With a Plan
Mrs. Noah: A Life Lived in Quarantine
How did you first react when you were told you’d need to create social distance and stay home with only your family to keep you company for two or more weeks? What if you had to go into isolation for … Continue reading Mrs. Noah: A Life Lived in Quarantine