In all the years we’ve been doing this “Women of the Way”, I don’t believe I’ve ever explained out loud the reason for its name. Why are we called “Women of the WAY“? The first gathering of believers in Jerusalem after Jesus death, resurrection and ascension called themselves followers of The Way. Luke makes reference to this when describing Saul’s persecution of believers in Acts 9:2. Also, The Way is […]
We’ve been talking about how God can use simple people to do great things for Him. But, it seems like there is so much bad stuff going on. Persecution and suffering around the world seem like a flood. It feels like the enemy is in overdrive to bring as much evil and heartache to the world. You feel it too, right? We must remind ourselves, however, of Isaiah 59:19…. When […]
Read with me Exodus 1:8-22. The Israelites had become slaves. They were growing in strength and number. Pharaoh felt threatened and insecure, so he devised a plan to try to limit their growth and strength. He gave orders to Shiphrah and Puah, 2 common midwives to kill any Hebrew male babies when they are born. But the women couldn’t do it- they let the boys live. Why couldn’t they do […]
