Are you familiar with Hannah in the Bible? While she may not have an entire book written about her story, such as Ruth or Esther, in fact, her story is found only in Samuel 1, but her story is not insignificant. Hannah’s story includes infertility, bullying, prayer and answered prayer, and even prophecy. Hannah in the Bible, the… Continue reading The Inspiring Hannah in the Bible and 5 Important Lessons We Can Learn from Her
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When Victorious Faith Doesn’t Feel Victorious
IF you grew up attending church, did you have a favorite Bible story as a kid? Or even today, is there one person in the Bible whose story still captivates you? I’ve been developing group Bible studies for 28 years. During that time, I’ve outlined somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,500 Bible studies, and the… Continue reading When Victorious Faith Doesn’t Feel Victorious
The Story of Mary Magdalene: 4 Inspiring Lessons
The story of Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four of the New Testament gospels. This fact alone makes Mary Magdalene quite extraordinary. Watching the series, The Chosen, as part of a special program for my church, I was captivated by the story of Mary Magdalene. In the first episode, you are brought into the story… Continue reading The Story of Mary Magdalene: 4 Inspiring Lessons
A Look at the Inspiring Story of Lydia in the Bible and the Four Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Lydia in the Bible is only mentioned two times in scripture. Both in Acts. We find the record of her conversion and then her baptism. From the story of Lydia in the Bible, we can learn quite a bit about conversion, especially the conversion of Jewish believers. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage… Continue reading A Look at the Inspiring Story of Lydia in the Bible and the Four Lessons We Can Learn From Her
The Story of Ruth and Naomi and 13 Meaningful Lessons We Can Learn from Ruth in the Bible
Studying the women of the Bible, has been such an amazing journey for me. I’ve recently written about Rahab, Deborah, and Esther, but today, I’m excited to explore Ruth with you. In a previous post, I wrote about Naomi and Ruth, from the perspective of a daughter-in-law, but today, we are going to get to know her on… Continue reading The Story of Ruth and Naomi and 13 Meaningful Lessons We Can Learn from Ruth in the Bible
The Tragic Story of Ananias and Sapphira in the Bible and What it Tells Us About God’s Character
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The Story of the Treacherous Jezebel in the Bible and 11 Important Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Jezebel in the Bible sure knew how to stir things up! She reigned as Queen at King Ahab’s side in Israel but was far from a model leader. Disregarding the beliefs and well-being of her subjects – not to mention picking fights with key prophets Elijah & Elisha – it’s no wonder that internal turmoil… Continue reading The Story of the Treacherous Jezebel in the Bible and 11 Important Lessons We Can Learn From Her
The Inspiring Story of Abigail in the Bible and 10 Powerful Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Abigail in the Bible, is an extraordinary woman of faith! She is beautiful and intelligent, and her wisdom helps pave the way for David’s kingship. Her humility and diplomatic approach make a lasting impact on him – so much so that he marries her. She is one of the few named wives of his. Her… Continue reading The Inspiring Story of Abigail in the Bible and 10 Powerful Lessons We Can Learn From Her
The Inspiring Story of Joanna in the Bible and 10 Critical Lessons We Can Learn from Her
Joanna in the Bible When we think about the remarkable women of New Testament times who followed Jesus and showed their love for him, some stand out more than others. Mary, Martha, Lydia, and Priscilla are a few examples that come to mind – these courageous ladies made such an incredible impact in their time! Yet, even today, we… Continue reading The Inspiring Story of Joanna in the Bible and 10 Critical Lessons We Can Learn from Her
The Story of the Godfearing Hagar in the Bible and 15 Inspiring Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Who Is Hagar in the Bible? Hagar, In the Bible, was a woman cast out by her mistress, Sarai. Hagar was pregnant and alone in the wilderness but found refuge in God. In this story, we can see many powerful lessons about faith and resilience. The Bible first mentions Hagar in Genesis 16:1. Now Sarai, Abram’s… Continue reading The Story of the Godfearing Hagar in the Bible and 15 Inspiring Lessons We Can Learn From Her