10 Women Every Christian Should Know (Ebook Shorts): Learning from Heroines of the Faith
Inspiring stories of 10 Christian women who made a difference in the lives of people around them and had an immeasurable impact on the kingdom of God.
From the Back Cover
The inspiring stories of ten women who helped to shape our
faith
Throughout history, countless women have boldly stepped out in
faith and courage, leaving their indelible mark on those around
them and on the kingdom of God. In lively prose, Michelle DeRusha
tells their stories, bringing into focus ten incredible heroines of
the faith
· Teresa of Ávila
· Anne Hutchinson
· Harriet Beecher Stowe
· Harriet Tubman
· Fanny Crosby
· Catherine Booth
· Amy Carmichael
· Corrie ten Boom
· Edith Schaeffer
· Ruth Bell Graham
These engaging narratives are a potent reminder to us that we are
not alone, the battles we face today are not new, and God is always
with us in the midst of the struggle.
"Rich in inspiration and information. Reading it opened
my eyes, broadened my vision, and challenged my faith."--Warren
W. Wiersbe, author and former pastor of the Moody Church,
Chicago
"My daughter and I are both indebted to Michelle for introducing us
to many women we are sure never to forget."--Lisa-Jo Baker,
community manager for (in)courage and author of Surprised by
Motherhood
"A courageous and brave example of living faith and of living
out faith, the evidence of things unseen."--Deidra
Riggs, managing editor, The High Calling; founder of
Jumping Tandem
"This book inspired me, challenged me, and made me feel so proud to
be a woman who belongs to Jesus."--Jennifer Dukes Lee,
author of Love Idol
Michelle DeRusha writes a monthly column on religion and
spirituality for the Lincoln Journal Star and is a regular
contributor to The High Calling and other online journals.
She also writes about faith in the everyday on her blog at
www.michellederusha.com. She lives with her husband and their two
boys in Nebraska.
Top Highlights
“ two principles: love, which she called the Gold Cord, and prayer.” (source)
“Her theology suggested that one could receive the word of God directly from the Holy Spirit, an idea that the colonial leaders found not only threatening but also heretical.” (source)
“Only Corrie survived, but she lived to proclaim what her sister knew: that his love is indeed deeper still” (source)
“Teresa of Ávila became a nun simply because she was terrified of damnation” (source)
“ They yearned for success stories of hope and redemption, not the hard, unsweetened truth as Amy presented it” (source)
Product Details
- Title : 10 Women Every Christian Should Know (Ebook Shorts): Learning from Heroines of the Faith
- Author: DeRusha, Michelle
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9781441245946
Michelle DeRusha writes a monthly column on religion and spirituality for the Lincoln Journal Star and is a regular contributor to Prodigal Magazine, The High Calling, and other online journals. She also writes about faith in the everyday on her blog at www.michellederusha.com. She lives with her husband and their two boys in Lincoln, Nebraska.