Stories Behind Women Of Extraordinary Faith

Twenty women whose faith has reshaped the world.Ace Collins employs all his storytelling skill to uncover the deeply personal stories of women whose faith shines for us today. Explore twenty different tales of unparalleled inspiration. Learn how each woman’s prayers were heard and answered, and discover how each story can light the way on your own journey of faith.

Christianity has long been criticized as a patriarchal religion. But during its two-thousand-year history, the faith has been influenced and passed down by faithful women. Martyrs and nuns, mystics and scholars, writers and reformers, preachers and missionaries, abolitionists and evangelists, these women are examples to us of faith, perseverance, forgiveness, and fortitude. With gracious irreverence, Ruth Tucker offers engaging and candid profiles of some of the most fascinating women of Christian history. From the famous to the infamous to the obscure, women like Perpetua, Joan of Arc, Teresa of Avila, Anne Hutchinson, Susanna Wesley, Ann Judson, Harriet Tubman, Fanny Crosby, Hannah Whitehall Smith, Corrie ten Boom, and Mother Teresa, along with dozens of others, come to vivid life. Perfect for small groups, these portraits of women who changed the world in their own significant way will spark lively discussion and inspire today's Christians to lives of faithful witness.

These are the stories of five ordinary women-Sarah Edwards, Lilias Trotter, Gladys Aylward, Esther Ahn Kim, and Helen Roseveare-who trusted in their extraordinary God as he led them to do great things for his kingdom. Noël Piper holds up their lives and deeds as examples of what it means to be truly faithful. Learning about these women will challenge readers to make a difference for Christ in their families, in the church, and throughout the world.

Just for girls in your life, ages 8 and up, this collection of 100 extraordinary stories of women of faith--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower them to know and understand how women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them.

Julie Clinton, author, speaker, and president of Extraordinary Women, has spoken to thousands of women across the nation and knows they are eager to break through ordinary busyness, discouragement, and distraction to embrace a meaningful life in Christ. With a practical, engaging 10-week format, Julie encourages women to experience this transforming life in and with Christ as she leads them to know God by spending time with Him and seeking His heart. Biblical and motivating, Julie awakens readers to inspired principles and life-changing priorities as they gather these and other riches of extraordinary faith: Refueled purpose and passion for their journey Healing of and release from past wounds Freedom from guilt with love and grace Relationships and connections that matter This exploration of God’s Word and His desire for each woman’s life reveals the remarkable, attainable picture of the godly significance she is made for. This book’s content can be enhanced by the companion DVD.

This book is a collection of true accounts of ordinary women's lives. Some were forgotten in obscurity; some were forced into slavery, others into royalty. They were neglected, mistreated and oppressed, yet, their impact on our history is so immense, it continues to echo in the lives of their children's children The stories in this book will pull you down into the depth of suffering, yet, all the women in these stories would rise above their pain--transcending the darkness around them. These fragile giants of faith sought after God's light in the midst of the deepest darkness, and in the end, they all found its source. As you follow along their journeys, you will discover the source of these women's strength, hope, and timeless wisdom. By doing so, you will develop a new heavenly perspective for your own life. "Jesus reigns victorious and he lives within us; therefore, it is our destiny to finish this obstacle course, our life's journey, not to yield in determination or weaken in vigor but to remain RELENTLESS."

This collection of snapshots from the lives of women of the Bible is not a reference work, but a series of Bible studies filled with personal insights and challenging applications. Each author highlights one or two women, reminding us of the rewards of faith and the consequences of sin. From Mary Magdalene to Hannah, Dorcas, and Ruth?you will see yourself in women whose destinies were transformed when their simple faith met the power of God. You will also see yourself in their flaws and gain new hope to move beyond failure to a life of victory. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter invite you to draw your own conclusions and apply biblical truth to your life. Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God will leave you longing for more of our extraordinary God!

Whether or not you know or even understand it, you are living a life of faith. Perhaps not the conventional, Christian ideal of faith, but faith nonetheless. You flip the light switch and have faith that the light will come on. You turn the key and expect the engine to start. But what about the big things in life? Do you have faith that you'll remain healthy? Faith that your children will be safe from violence? We all face situations that we cannot control. All we can do is trust-and have faith-that God will see us through. Rather than a complicated, theological enigma, Sheila Walsh explains that faith is a simple, life-giving gift God offers His children. And since it is a gift, He expects us to share it-to give it away. By sharing biblical and modern examples of women of faith, Sheila opens our eyes to the extravagant gift God has for each of us.

Some of the best-loved heroines of the Christian faith Engaging narratives with rich historical detail Devotion to Christ and sacrificial service in His kingdom

Do you long to live a life that is extraordinary? One that shines with joy, compassion, energy, and illuminated faith? Julie Clinton, president of Extraordinary Women ministries, offers you gifts to be treasured—secret gems of godly wisdom that will spark lasting change within you. When days are filled with more ruts than glory, Julie’s biblical illustrations, relatable life examples, transforming prayers, and heartfelt journaling prompts inspire you to accept God’s personal love improve and nourish your relationships be empowered by giving God control of your emotions connect with your Creator on a deeper level move toward your future with contentment and excitement To light your way, other extraordinary women offer insights, cheers, and motivation. You’ll be supported and uplifted each step of the journey so you can reach beyond the ordinary and embrace your exceptional heart and purpose.