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A woman of influence
For a woman who only gets two brief mentions in the Bible, Eunice is a woman of great influence. Addressing questions of family, parenting and the faith of our children this study considers the effect of a mother’s faith on her children and the implications of that.
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 1 December 2008
Tags:
relationships
gifts
A man who blew it
John Mark blew it, let his team down, bottled out. This study looks at second chances, how we react to mistakes (both our own & others) what the bible teaches about forgiveness, and the potential God sees even in those who are less than perfect!
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 1 December 2008
Tags:
forgiveness
relationships
integrity
gifts
Wholehearted partnership
'Marriage doubles or halves your ministry'. Here's one half of a great couple. Priscilla married one of the good guys - and look what they achieved together. But what if you're not half of anything? What if you're single? What if you don't want to be? This team give us a great example of marriage in action - but also help us reflect on our obsession with romance.
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 24 August 2009
Tags:
gifts
leadership
relationships
Ditzy or Delighted?
When things are tough what is your response? Do you really think prayer makes any difference? Is your faith something that gives you hope, joy even? In a terrible situation - literally life and death - Rhoda finds a joy that's infectious. Perhaps you could do with considering her?
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 15 October 2009
Tags:
faith
An extraordinary, ordinary woman
Jesus said ‘the poor will always be with you’ (Matt 26.11). It’s true, but as Christians how do we start to help those in trouble? Tabitha was a compassionate, generous, inspiring woman – she might just give you some ideas of how to start showing God’s love to those in need.
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 22 November 2008
Tags:
money
relationships
initiative
self-esteem
gifts
Cloud of Witnesses is a series of Bible studies on the men and women of scripture. You'll find everyone from Gideon and Andrew through to Tamar and Tabitha.
For ideas on how to use these studies most effectively, click here
Ruth Perrin, the author, is on staff at King's Church Durham and holds an MA in Theology and Ministry.
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