Today's interview comes from Kishma- another great friend of mine! This beautiful lady, aside from being "my literal laughing partner," is someone who continues to inspire me with her work ethic as a teacher in addition to the way she handles being a wife and mother. Hear her perspective on Rahab (her favourite woman of the Bible), how she reflects her personal testimony of salvation and what we can garner from these below:
Today it is my pleasure to share the spiritual perceptivity of Gina Haney, a blessed woman of God who previously blogged at arelentlessurrender.com. Within her interview, she speaks of Lot's wife (her favourite woman of the Bible), transition and how these tie into her own personal testimony of stepping into her role as a pastor's wife- a great encouragement for anyone who may currently be going through change(s).
Lois and Eunice were the grandmother and mother of Timothy. Timothy, for those who don’t know, was Paul’s protégé (you know, the Paul who almost single-handedly wrote the New Testament? Yeah, him). He is also the same Timothy that Paul is addressing in 1st and 2nd Timothy. These ladies literally only get a brief mention in the Bible but they have much to teach us on the subject of “legacy”. More inclined to listen rather than read the rest of this devotional? That's fine by me! Just press play on the audio below. Feel free to download also:
Today's interview installment comes from a really dear and beloved friend of mine, Michelle Shaw- without whom this blog may not have come into existence (because the firm talking to she gave me a few years ago- basically telling me to stop complaining about my present circumstances and make more use of my gifts- was one of the catalysts to me writing in this particular niche).
This blessed woman of God, like most of us, balances many roles. She is a pillar in her community, working as a teacher by profession in addition to serving her church as a minister in training and much more- all while balancing her familial duties as a mother, sister, daughter, auntie, cousin, friend and (most recently) grandma! The depth of wisdom provided in her interview is therefore just as multifaceted, given that she chose to discuss her two favourite women of the Bible (Ruth and Hannah) and how they reflect the many different seasons we may encounter, as women, along our faith walk:
Today's interview comes from the lovely K.Marie of phenomenalyou.org.uk, where she blogs about Afro Caribbean textured (or natural) hair. With this blog she demonstrates how black women can rock their God-given crowns by providing "the tools to succeed along [their] hair [journeys]" through the sharing of information, knowledge, encouragement, support and topical debates.
In line with her desire to see women be their most authentic self, during her interview K.Marie discusses Leah- her favourite woman of the Bible- and how she shows us, as modern day women, the importance of self-love, worth and actualisation:
Miriam makes her first appearance in the Bible in Exodus 2:4 as a little girl who watched over her brother to ensure he remained safe. He was in fact Moses, however (not to be outdone by her younger sibling) she also grew up to be gifted in her own right and functioned as a prophetess (Exodus 15:4). In line with this supernatural power, Miriam’s example is a great revelation to us all especially in the area of celebrating milestones. Want to listen to this devotional instead? No problem, just press play on the audio below. Feel free to download also:
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennie Goutet, a woman of many talents! Jennie Goutet is the author of the coming-to-faith memoir "Stars Upside Down: a memoir of travel, grief, and an incandescent God". She also blogs over at aladyinfrance.com, where she writes about her experience as an American living in France with her husband and three children, shares her love of cooking (via recipes for gluten-free; alcohol-free French food), her travel experiences and, of course, her faith in God. Read her observations on Abigail (her favourite woman of the Bible), the importance of living her truth and longing to "be a peacemaker for God" below:
I am delighted to share the awesome insights of Lesego Barona today, the founder (and one of the contributors to) Rising Tswana. Rising Tswana is an "online movement" based in Botswana which carries out it's mission of "honouring God and inspiring victory through words of testimony" by featuring people's poetry and articles, in addition to other creative outlets such as art. With a huge foundation in 2nd Timothy 1:6, this platform really encourages believers to pursue their God-given passions, dreams and visions, and live them out. With that being said, it makes complete sense that during the course of her interview Lesego gives us great food for thought about Deborah (her favourite woman of the Bible) and the many ways she shows us that we don't have to subscribe to a "cookie cutter" version of womanhood but can be the authentic people God has called us to be:
