He Knows My Name
Deep depression most likely dragged Mary, and the disciples into a dark pit. The One she loved was…
A Spirit of Gentleness
Throughout these devotionals, we have watched Jesus interact with sinners. In His religious culture, sinners…
Mary Magdalene
It is hard for us to fully grasp how limited women were in the days of Jesus. They were considered the property of men and had few…
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 2
This is one of the most tender moments in Scripture. Mary and several women stood by the Cross as the…
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 1
Every woman, regardless of her age or station in life, can learn from the life of Mary. She is referred to as “highly favored” and…
Woman Caught in Adultery, Forgiven, Part 3
Her sin was evidenced by the damage her choices caused those she loved. They might never forgive her. But seared in my heart, even…
Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 2 – Exposed
Before we watch Jesus' response to this exposed woman, it seems important for us to take some more time to consider our own…
The Woman Caught in Adultery - Naked and Condemned
Imagine it’s Sunday morning and just as the pastor stands up to preach, a group of church leaders drags a naked…
Women of the Resurrection Week 2
Just as we did last year, we will celebrate Easter in very different ways than in the past. One “expert” stated “normal” worship services…
Unnamed Women, Servants of Jesus
We find women nearby during the crucifixion, hearing Jesus’ last words, experiencing the earthquake, and being first at the…
Unnamed Women, The Woman at the Well
Jesus’s treatment of women shocked not only religious leaders but also His disciples and perhaps nowhere more than…
Unnamed Women, The Woman with the Issue of Blood
For twelve long years, the woman’s bleeding disorder isolated her because according to Jewish law, she contaminated anything…
Unnamed Women, The Crippled Woman, Part 2
The crippled woman slips onto the pages of Scripture and we never hear about her again. Yet, was she one of those women who…
Unnamed Women, The Crippled Woman
The woman’s head bowed to the ground, her body bent low, her only view, her feet. For eighteen years, she was…
What Drew Women to Jesus?
Why did women follow Jesus, especially when doing so became increasingly dangerous? Jesus’s full acceptance…
Women of the Resurrection
The women of Easter are the women who stood at the foot of the Cross and afar off while the Romans brutalized our Savior. Women were first…
The Tip of the Iceberg
We have only touched the tip of the iceberg of the lives of the women of the resurrection. Let their stories inspire you to follow…
The Treasure of Prayer
God plants resurrection power in our hearts and often shows us its impact through prayer. Not only does prayer take us…
How Can I Know Him?
My husband Chuck pastored his first church at the age of 21. He had been a Christian for a year. Leading up to the life-transforming moment…
I Want to Know Him
What drives you? What is your ultimate goal? When you come to the end of your life, what…