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Calm in a crisis
How do you handle conflict? Are you good in a crisis or do you panic? Ever wondered why God made you look the way you do? Abigail is a remarkable woman, caught between two huge ego’s she shows initiative, wisdom and courage – Jesus said ‘blessed are the peacemakers’, Abigail is definitely one of those!
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© Ruth Perrin 1999. Last revised on 30 November 1999
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courage
initiative
self-esteem
conflict
Speaking up!
Jesus told his disciples, ‘You don’t have because you don’t ask’. But when should we ask & when should we keep quiet? Whether you open your mouth too much, or not enough, Aschah is a good example of someone who asked for the right thing, in the right way at the right time.
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 22 November 2008
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courage
relationships
money
initiative
God in Control
‘If I die, I die!’ The words of a young woman trapped in the court of a Babylonian dictator. Esther is inspiring for anyone who finds themselves trying to follow God in situations beyond their control. If you feel in need some courage – Esther’s your girl!
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 1 December 2008
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courage
faith
integrity
initiative
Guts & Glory!
Ever struggled to get your head around all that violence in the Bible? Ever been camping? Put those two things together and you get Jael; a woman with tent pegs who you wouldn’t mess with! She raises some questions for us about gender, war and courage... read on!
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 22 November 2008
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courage
initiative
violence
gifts
conflict
God’s heart for the little ones!
How do you feel about children? Whether we love them & long for our own, or don’t quite know what to do with them; God has strong feelings about kids. Jehosheba; a royal princess in a time of political instability is a great example of courage, generosity and risk taking for the sake of a child that wasn’t hers. Whether you are a mother, wish you were, or don’t know the first thing about changing nappies, this study will help you ponder the question of how God would have his daughters (and sons) view children!
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 9 December 2009
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courage
initiative
relationships
children
suffering
Passing on her blessings
In a time of Credit crunch, where money is a touchy subject, and yet where so much of the world has always had so little; how can we - as God's children - respond? Joanna was a lady transformed by meeting Jesus, who provides us with a great example of just that - how to partner with Jesus & use our money wisely. Take a look.
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 18 September 2009
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faith
gifts
initiative
money
Have you ever felt overlooked? Taken for granted? Are there times when it seems like no one notices or cares what you do? Do you sometimes feel like the odd one out – a woman in a man’s world maybe? Meet Junia, and her husband Andronicas – the forgotten apostle, a woman worth reflecting on.
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 27 November 2009
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leadership
initiative
courage
gifts
self-esteem
faith
Sometimes it can feel as if we are banging our head against a brick wall, nothing we try seems to make any difference. If that’s the case then Pontius Pilate’s unnamed wife can be an encouragement to us. When we do the right thing – regardless of the outcome – God takes notice and the cry, ‘Well done, good & faithful servant’ rings across time & history. Take a look at a woman who tried to do the right thing.
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 20 February 2009
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integrity
initiative
Building something significant
What do we do with painful experiences from our past? Times we’ve suffered? These women used their history to build a future for themselves and their families. Remarkable for their time they are an example of how God can use his people in practical ways to demonstrate his love for those in trouble.
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© Ruth Perrin 2008. Last revised on 22 November 2008
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leadership
initiative
suffering
gifts
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
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money
relationships
initiative
self-esteem
gifts
The woman who refused to be a Victim
Low self esteem? The victim of bad relationships? Many of us struggle with experiences we’ve had that have crushed our confidence, made us feel useless or worthless. Tamar is a young woman who’d recognise those experiences. She might also inspire us to re-think how we see ourselves, and view our futures.
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© Ruth Perrin 1999. Last revised on 20 February 2009
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courage
relationships
conflict
initiative
self-esteem
suffering
Faith and Disappointment
How do people grow in faith? What about when things don’t work out the way we hoped? A woman from the distant past, from a place called Shunem might give us some pointers.
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© Ruth Perrin 2009. Last revised on 11 November 2009
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faith
initiative
money
suffering
