{"title":"Women","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"10-women-who-overcame-their-past","title":"10 Women Who Overcame Their Past (MacLeod)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book contains the stories of ten women whose circumstances and choices led them to a place that seemed far removed from the fruitful, joy–filled life we are called to live in Christ. But each of their stories is a testament to the work God does through his imperfect children. Their stories will encourage and inspire, and remind you that you are not alone in your struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe names of some of these women are well–known, some are less so. The first five stories are about relationships with other people; the next five stories are about inner struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvercoming Sexual Sin \u0026amp; Identity – Rosaria Butterfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficult Marriage and Divorce – Joy Davidman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBereavement – Elisabeth Elliot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingleness – Betsie \u0026amp; Corrie ten Boom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvercoming with Forgiveness – Betsie \u0026amp; Corrie ten Boom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEating Disorders – Christie Dondero Bettwy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllness – Susannah Spurgeon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse Beliefs – Doreen Virtue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf–Righteousness – Susanna Wesley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fear of Man – Sarah Edwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough exploring how other women of Christ’s Kingdom began anew in him, you will be encouraged on your own path of joy and freedom. Although you may not be in the same position as these women, there are things we can learn from each of them. In every chapter, MacLeod focuses on bearing fruit for Christ even in these circumstances and includes questions to think through and discuss how the truths learned by these women could be applied to your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Focus Publications, Dayspring MacLeo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ed, 192 Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll want to read\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 Women Who Overcame Their Past\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand rejoice in our redeeming, victorious Lord and Savior, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristen Wetherell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eAuthor of ‘Humble Moms’, ‘Fight Your Fears’ and co–author of ‘Hope When It Hurts’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these stories, we see women who overcame, but not in their own power and strength; rather, through the redemptive work of Christ on their behalf. In reading\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 Women\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll meet sisters in Christ whose lives and testimony both encourage and equip you to turn to Christ, the author and perfecter of your faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristina Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eCounselor, retreat speaker and author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs readers think through the myriad of issues tackled here, Dayspring MacLeod asks and answers the question of whether fruit can be harvested. Praise God, it can be. What an encouragement that is for us all.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary K. Mohler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eDirector, Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides no easy answers, but it shows how, in the real lives of real women, ways are found through the problems that present themselves to believers and how God is faithful to his promises even in the darkest of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrene Howat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eAward–winning author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51406175109284,"sku":"9781527107878","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3452\/4580\/files\/9781527107878_V3.webp?v=1784309928"},{"product_id":"the-reluctant-queen-snuggs","title":"The Reluctant Queen (Snuggs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe women in this book – Lady Jane Grey, Anne Askew, Katherine Parr and Catherine Willoughby were Christian women of outstanding courage and conviction. Each was transformed by the teachings of the Reformation and experienced its dramas and dangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaine Snuggs has researched widely and deeply to portray for us four remarkable women living through a fascinating period in history, a period with immense consequences for England and indeed the world. The women are both well known (Katharine Parr, sixth and surviving wife of Henry VIII, and Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen) and not so well known (martyr Anne Askew and Catherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were not flawless heroines but in their times of trial showed themselves to be brave, intelligent, educated women, of strong character and radiant spirit, living for the Lord who had saved them and whom they had come to know as the only Saviour and Redeemer by grace alone through faith alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how God has exercised his sovereignty in history – in the public sphere as well as in the lives of individuals, and be inspired to love Christ more, and live for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Focus Publication, Elaine Snuggs, 240 Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row border-t-[0.5px] border-b-[0.5px] border-solid border-black-30 [\u0026amp;+.row]:border-t-0 prose p-0 lg:prose-lg lg:p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reveal pb-5 endorsements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a lively presentation of some of the women involved in the English Reformation! Elaine Snuggs has written a most energetic and revealing account of some of its key figures, albeit not quite on the front line. Not only does she write the story well, but she captures something of the spirit of the times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003ePastor, Author, Lecturer, Revesby Presbyterian Church, Revesby, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e… a very insightful view of the nitty–gritty of life in Tudor times – particularly in the higher strata of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Parsons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eAuthor of ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Church History’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen are too often left out of our history, especially Christian history. This book helps to redress the balance by telling the story of four women from Tudor England who played significant roles in the stirring times in which they lived and maintained a clear evangelical testimony amidst the difficulties that they faced. This very readable and moving account will inform, inspire, edify and challenge men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Strivens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003ePastor, Bradford–on–Avon Baptist Church, Wiltshire, UK \u0026amp; former Principal, London Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e… a rich feast of historically fascinating and spiritual enriching biography. … will surely prompt the question in any sincere Christian mind: ‘What does Jesus mean to me?’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMostyn Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003ePastor, Welwyn Evangelical Church, and author of biographies of Francis Schaeffer and Roger Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e… succeeds in demonstrating that Reformation history is not just for the intellectual, but for the ordinary person as well. … a challenge and inspiration for believers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat Mollitt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eRetired Pastor’s wife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e… it is bracing and convicting to read of the way in which each of these women counted it a privilege to stand and suffer for Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon James\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eSocial Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen have played significant roles in the advance of the Gospel, and this is especially true during the era of the Reformation. I am therefore thrilled with this new book … there is much that women – and men – can learn from them in our equally challenging day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael A. G. Haykin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eProfessor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo–one could be in any doubt after reading this book, that these women really knew how to give an answer for the hope that they had in Christ. 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