Another one of my favorite books written about women in the Bible is the winner of three national awards by Laura Savage-Rains. She gives us a fascinating account of 13 women in the Old and the New Testaments, the culture in which they lived, and how God chose them to be first as effective leaders in many significant events in the Bible. For those of you who like to read novels, the author writes as if you are reading a historical fiction with dialogue that is engaging and colorful. She also includes other aspects of each woman’s story in the form of excerpts from the Bible, the message in each woman’s voice, and Biblical truths taught through the stories. She also addresses why the voice of each woman matters.  What distinguishes this fascinating book from other works about women in the Bible is how the author adds questions and practical applications that can be applied in our 21st century lives as women chosen by God to proclaim and demonstrate God’s truths. Each story has one thing in common and that is each woman possesses what the author refers to as “resilient confidence.” Amazing!

 

Laura Savage-Rains, EdD, is a native Texan who grew up in a minister’s home. She held a variety of of professional ministry and leadership roles. She is world-traveled and now has her own business of coaching and training leaders. She has a doctorate in education and a master’s in women’s studies both from the University of Alabama. She has had the privilege of speaking and training in churches across the US, and in seminaries and universities in four countries. She is the wife of Rev. Mark Savage-Rains who serves as the director of music ministries at the Lakeway Church near Austin, TX.