- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Kregel Publications (July 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0825442141
- ISBN-13: 978-0825442148
Imploding relationships, incapacitating losses, injurious personal mistakes, or spiritual failures--whatever the issue, the wounds are the same.
Whether it's a lapse in judgment by Bathsheba or the moral failure of the women's ministry leader in your local church; the spiritual insensitivity of Martha or the compulsive obsessions of your church's care circle chairwoman; the terror of an abandoned single mother like Hagar or the struggling single mother in your prayer group--the time and circumstances are different, but the wounds are equally deep and spiritually devastating.
Dena Dyer and Tina Samples get it. They have their own stories of pain before healing--along with similar experiences of their families and friends. Offering more than pat affirmations or vicarious shoulders to cry on, Dena and Tina delve deep into the shared emotions and injuries that women of all ages have in common--and move readers toward the recovery and healing that only God can provide.
No matter what hurts you've experienced, Wounded Women of the Bible proves that God understands and that healing is not only His intention but His delight!
This is a book not to be missed!
Whether it's a lapse in judgment by Bathsheba or the moral failure of the women's ministry leader in your local church; the spiritual insensitivity of Martha or the compulsive obsessions of your church's care circle chairwoman; the terror of an abandoned single mother like Hagar or the struggling single mother in your prayer group--the time and circumstances are different, but the wounds are equally deep and spiritually devastating.
Dena Dyer and Tina Samples get it. They have their own stories of pain before healing--along with similar experiences of their families and friends. Offering more than pat affirmations or vicarious shoulders to cry on, Dena and Tina delve deep into the shared emotions and injuries that women of all ages have in common--and move readers toward the recovery and healing that only God can provide.
No matter what hurts you've experienced, Wounded Women of the Bible proves that God understands and that healing is not only His intention but His delight!
This is a book not to be missed!
My take on this book:
Hope is often difficult to find when life throws curves our way that cause not only our heart to hurt but also damage our spirit. Instead we often close ourselves off and try and protect ourselves from further hurt, shutting off our heart in a sense to protect it. With "Wounded Women of the Bible" the author shares the stories of twelve different women of the Bible linking their stories with stories from today that allowed me to connect with the Biblical stories on a greater level,providing hope and encouragement reminding that we can overcome and become stronger with the help of God. I would have to say that my favorite female character in the Bible had to be Ruth, and the author's focus on her story had me thinking deeper about Ruth and what she really went thru. The author's easy to read, friendly feeling writing made this a stand out book for me. While I enjoyed reading the stories of the "Wounded Women of the Bible" I also found the personal stories that the authors share to be inspirational and encouraging. Overall, I think this book is a must read for women young and old, filled with inspiration and encouragement that remind the reader of God's strength and love. The study guide and discussion questions that are included make this a fantastic book for group study, personally myself I have been using the book like a Bible study, taking each chapter and turning it into a weeks worth of study and reflection.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review.
Thank you so much for recommending this to your readers. We put our heart and soul, prayers and tears into the book and it's wonderful to know that it touched you. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for recommending this to your readers. We put our heart and soul, prayers and tears into the book and it's wonderful to know that it touched you. Thanks again!
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