By Dena Dyer and Tina Samples 
Sub-title: Finding Hope When Life Hurts
Ms. Dyer and Ms. Samples relate
stories of Biblical women who underwent some soul-wounding experiences. From
the two women in Solomon’s court through Mary and Martha the relating of these
stories show us the miracles of God. One chapter deals with women unable to
bear children.
I love
the dedication Tina Samples wrote:
To
all the women who have been deeply wounded and have no idea
what to do with the wound—this book is for
you. May it touch the
deepest
part of your wound and bring healing beyond your understanding.
Each
chapter has at least one scripture reference about the circumstance of the
woman or women in the chapter. Interspersed in each chapter are experiences of
the authors or people they know. The
authors include a study guide suitable for in depth group study at the end of
the book.
I enjoyed this book because it gave me a
better understanding of the Biblical women included in the work and opened my
eyes to the issues faced by modern women who have been wounded. I would
recommend this book to women who have endured traumatic experiences and
Christian therapists who work with them. Also pastors would gain information in
ways to help women conquer injuries to their spirits.
I
received a free copy of this book from Kregel Publications through Book Fun
(aka Book Club Network). All they asked me to do was read this book and give an
impartial review.
Hi Cecelia! This sounds like a book I would really enjoy. I like learning something new, or a new angle on familiar Biblical people. (Like you!) Everything old comes around again, the problems and hurdles of our Christian sisters is played out again and again in our world. So much to relate to, so much to learn.
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Ceil: Thank you for your thoughts. We see these stories played out in modern times. Solomon tells us in proverbs "there is nothing new under the sun". We may have two of our women's ministry groups studying this book. I am thankful that God allowed me the opportunity to read it and share about it.
DeleteI think this would be a great book for pastors (more insight perhaps of the fairer sex) and it could also make for a very good series for a small, established group of friends.
ReplyDeleteMark: Thank you for your thoughts. This evening at church, I showed it to leaders of two women's ministry groups. They both liked what they saw. We will be studying it in the group for women who have had doubts about their worth. The other group is one that ministers to women whose husbands have passed on. Both leaders were excited about this book.
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