The beauty in this book is revealed in the unveiling of God, who is deeply personable and desires to share his very life with each of us. In the 21st century it is easy to forget how differently women were valued and treated in the 1st century when in fact, Jesus' interactions with women were revolutionary! I should note that attempt is not in vain, often broadness equates to being watered down, but Mclaughlin keeps to keeps focused on what Holy Scripture communicates, and that is both surprising and wonderful in what is revealed to the reader. In the classic book Disciplines of a Godly Man—now updated with fresh references and suggested resources—seasoned pastor R. When Jesus tells Martha, who is “distracted with much serving,” that her sister Mary “has chosen the good portion” by sitting at his feet, McLaughlin doesn’t see it as an indictment of the domestic anxieties that can plague women (how often have you heard a woman confess to “being a Martha”?

This entirely new material from the pen of Ken Bailey is a must-have for any student of the New Testament. That is just a glimpse into the impactful chapters of this little book spanning the gospels in topics like Prophecy, Discipleship, Nourishment, Healing, Forgiveness, and Life. This book made me want to know Jesus more and trust Him the way that these women of the NT trusted Him.We affirm that work is part of God’s plan for human beings participating in the cultivation and stewardship of creation. This book is no exception with some fantastic insight to the early church and the importance of women. All the stars for this I insightful and inspiring look at Jesus through the eyes of the women in the gospels. They stir up affection for familiar truths while McLaughlin helps make connections that are novel for readers who are older in the faith.

We affirm that AI-related advances in medical technologies are expressions of God’s common grace through and for people created in His image and that these advances will increase our capacity to provide enhanced medical diagnostics and therapeutic interventions as we seek to care for all people. When the pandemic began in 2020, I was concerned about my grandchildren’s spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being because they were sequestered at home. She is the author of "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion" (Crossway, 2019)—named Book of the Year 2020 by Christianity Today—"10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity" (Crossway, 2021), "The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (TGC, 2021), and "Is Christmas Unbelievable? I got the impression that she'd reach a lot of people just from her sense of care, which partners so well with her education, conviction, and ease of conversation. The use of AI may mitigate the loss of human life, provide greater protection of non-combatants, and inform better policymaking.In the wide cultural context today of objectification and sexual violence, this question is more crucial than ever, not just for ourselves but for our sons and our daughters. We see him as a magnet for those who feel like scraps of human metal on life’s junk heap, picking up the broken and abused and drawing them into his kingdom of love.

We affirm that, as a tool created by humans, AI will be inherently subject to bias and that these biases must be accounted for, minimized, or removed through continual human oversight and discretion. Not much is known about the childhood of Jesus, but the Gospels highlight six key moments in his early life: the angel Gabriel proclaiming Jesus' birth to Mary at the Annunciation a pregnant Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem the presentation of Jesus in the temple the flight of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Egypt discovering the twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple Week by week, you will dig deep into each of the scriptural vignettes of Jesus' early life and grow in your faith as you learn about virtues such as humility, patience, charity, reverence, prudence, and courage. Contributors to this inspiring scripture study include: Alyssa Bormes, Sarah Christmyer, Mary Healy, Maria Morera Johnson, Stephanie Landsem, Elizabeth Lev, Joan Lewis, Deborah Savage, Kelly Wahlquist, Katie Warner, and Carol Younger. As an individual or group study, Gaze Upon Jesus is a memorable way to encounter the God who sent his Son to show us his loving Father's heart.Historical female perspectives on women whose lives were changed by Jesus This volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels -- Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. A theme we see as we go through these accounts is that God has used women in a fundamental way for his kingdom. Looking through their eyes, we see a man who valued women of all kinds— especially those vilified by others. One subject that also creates much inner angst is when people say that Christianity is misogynistic.

Before we get into her masterful debunking of certain myths and stereotypes, let me deflate one on the author’s behalf: though women are in the title, this book is not just for women, and it is not even really about women. Chapter two notes the female itinerant disciples of Jesus and focuses on Mary and Martha of Bethany. We affirm the goodness of God’s design for human sexuality which prescribes the sexual union to be an exclusive relationship between a man and a woman in the lifelong covenant of marriage. Jesus is no more put off by our inevitable uncleanness than a mother who has just given birth would be put off from holding her blood-smeared newborn. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file.This was such a worshipful experience for me to not only see Jesus’ genuine and real relationship with his female disciples but to really see so much of who he is. If we look through the eyes of the woman who anointed Jesus, we see HIm "as the one who merits all of her extravagant love, the one on whom nothing can be wasted" and the One who "sees her beauty in her actions, and who validates her love with honor.