• The 4 Daughters of Philip and the Wives of Tyre

    The 4 Daughters of Philip and the Wives of Tyre

    The daughters of Philip were prophetesses mentioned in Acts 21. 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… Read more

  • Lydia in the Bible: God is in the Details

    Lydia in the Bible: God is in the Details

    Lydia in the Bible was a wealthy business woman who met Paul in Philippi when she and a group of women gathered together on the shore to pray. Have you ever been at just the right place at the right time? Maybe you weren’t even supposed to be there, but looking back, you can see… Read more

  • Mary Magdalene: A Misunderstood Woman

    Mary Magdalene: A Misunderstood Woman

    Of all the women we’ve studied thus far, I do believe Mary Magdalene’s story may be the most difficult to tell. First, she’s extremely misunderstood. Half of what people believe about her isn’t even biblical. Then, each gospel writer tells her story in a different way, and it’s hard to put them together. Mary Magdalene… Read more

  • The Persistent Widow – An Example of a Praying Woman

    The Persistent Widow – An Example of a Praying Woman

    In the parable of the persistent widow we find an example of a praying woman who was truly a prayer warrior woman A Praying Woman We meet the Persistent Widow in Luke 18. Prior to this in Luke 17: 20-37 Jesus was preparing His disciples for the coming of the kingdom. He explained about the… Read more

  • Mary of Bethany: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

    Mary of Bethany: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

    Mary of Bethany, her sister Martha, and her brother Lazarus were close friends of Jesus. Last week we looked at Martha and how she showed her love for Jesus by serving Him. This week we look at her sister Mary. We have three scenes with Mary, and each has her positioned at the feet of… Read more

  • Martha of Bethany

    Martha of Bethany

    Martha of Bethany hosted and cared for Jesus and His disciples when He came to her town. 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.… Read more

  • Jesus and the Adulterous Woman

    Jesus and the Adulterous Woman

    The story of Jesus and the adulterous woman shows us the compassion He has for all of us despite our failures. 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… Read more

  • The Canaanite Woman in the Bible

    The Canaanite Woman in the Bible

    The Canaanite woman was willing to do whatever it took to get healing for her daughter. There’s nothing worse than being a parent and watching your child suffer. It breaks out heart, so if you learn of a possible cure, you’re going to do whatever it takes to make it happen. That’s the case in… Read more

  • The Sinful Woman in Luke 7:36-50

    The Sinful Woman in Luke 7:36-50

    The sinful woman in Luke 7 anointed the feet of Jesus with a costly perfume. Have you ever received a gift you didn’t feel you deserved? How did you handle it? In today’s story of the sinful woman, we see a woman so grateful for God’s mercy that she was willing to humble herself and… Read more

  • Widow of Nain: Recipient of a Miracle

    Widow of Nain: Recipient of a Miracle

    Have you ever reached the point where you felt you’d lost it all, where everything and everyone you’d loved was gone, and you had nothing to live for anymore? Were you so consumed with grief that you didn’t even bother to ask for help because you assumed the situation was helpless? If so, you can… Read more

  • Samaritan Woman at the Well

    Samaritan Woman at the Well

    Though the Samaritan woman at the well was rejected by the rest of the world, Jesus sought her out and used her to spread the gospel. Do you ever feel like you’ve messed up your life, like you’re too far gone for any hope of redemption? Have others confirmed that about you in the way… Read more

  • Queen Esther in the Bible

    Queen Esther in the Bible

    Esther was a young Jewish girl chosen by King Ahasuerus to be his queen after he banished Vashti. 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? … Read more

  • Huldah: A Prophetess

    Huldah: A Prophetess

    Huldah was a prophetess called upon by King Josiah. When you have a problem, who do you turn to? Who do you go to for spiritual wisdom? Why do you go to that particular person? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Huldah, a prophetess who was sought out by a king… Read more

  • The Tragedy of Rizpah, Saul’s Concubine

    The Tragedy of Rizpah, Saul’s Concubine

    Rizpah was Saul’s concubine and mother of two of his sons who were killed for the sins of their father. Are you suffering or grieving today? Are you feeling hurt and alone perhaps thinking that no one has had to suffer quite like you have? Are you wondering if God Himself has forsaken you? If… Read more

  • Hannah’s Prayer For a Child

    Hannah’s Prayer For a Child

    Hannah prayed not just for a son, but for a redeemer for Israel. God blessed her with Samuel then other sons and daughters. 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? Hannah’s… Read more

  • Samson’s Mother | Manoah’s Wife

    Samson’s Mother | Manoah’s Wife

    Samson’s mother, unnamed wife of Manoah, was minding her own business when an angel told her she would have a son. Did you have many parenting theories back before you had children? Did you actually apply those practices once you had kids or did you scratch it all and parent by the seat of your… Read more

  • Deborah the Judge and Prophetess

    Deborah the Judge and Prophetess

    Deborah the judge and prophetess served God during a tumultuous time for the Israelites. Her faith brought victory to her people. How do we handle chaos around us? What do we do when it seems the world has gone astray, when everyone is going their own way, when no one seems to know which way… Read more

  • The 5 Daughters of Zelophehad

    The 5 Daughters of Zelophehad

    The daughters of Zelophehad were five sisters who made a legal request for property rights for women. When you think of women’s rights activists, who do you think of? Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Gloria Steinem? Do you picture women picketing, holding signs, staging protests?  What about Bible women? Can you imagine women in… Read more

  • Leah: Married and Alone

    Leah: Married and Alone

    Leah got caught in a web of deceit by her father’s scheme and was forced to live as a sister wife. Though Jacob loved Rachel, he was deceived into marrying her older sister Leah. As a result of her father’s scheme, Leah was forced to live her life with a man who didn’t love her.… Read more

  • Rebekah in the Bible: Learning From Her Mistakes

    Rebekah in the Bible: Learning From Her Mistakes

    Who was Rebekah in the Bble? She was Isaac’s wife and Jacob and Esau’s mother. Have you ever made a poor decision, thinking you were doing the right thing? Perhaps you convinced yourself you were doing it out of love. Or maybe you reasoned the end justified the means. Whatever the reason behind the decision,… Read more

  • The Story of Hagar in the Bible

    The Story of Hagar in the Bible

    Hagar in the Bbile was Sarah’s Eqyptian slave. She may have been acquired when Abraham and Sarah went to Egypt to seek refuge from the drought. Do you ever feel invisible, like no one truly sees you or cares what’s going on with you? Have you felt like even God himself had forgotten you? Perhaps… Read more