Struggling Women Walking Strong - 2856

This mix of stories and studies describe practical approaches to solving problems in a biblical context and includes health evidenced based practices and management skills and knowledge relevant to the 21st century. Explore: Grief (Bathsheba) Personal loss, death of a baby, grief and advocacy. It explores how through these experiences, Bathsheba became resilient and provided a foundation of strength and wisdom for her children. Business woman (Abigail) Authentic and generous leadership in the ruthless business environment run by Abigail’s first husband. Abigail provides a biblical perspective in active non-violence in leadership, maintaining a successful business, and providing a haven for her fugitive second husband, David. Prostitution (Rahab) Courage iliving n a country at war and a city under seige to strategically negotiate an escape. Divorcee (Samaritan woman) The experience of a social outcast who experienced acceptance and encouragement to start new work. Losing the perfect life (Eve) Losing a life of privilege. Eve went on to rebuild a life of meaning and finding purpose in an imperfect world. This story recognises the strength that a woman can have across generations. Infertility (Elizabeth) Explores the difficulties of living with infertility. The story explores an idea that, whether a struggle is in a personal life, being a leader, working or managing a community group or a multimillion dollar business. The skills and attitude of purpose to survive and then thrive are the same. Mixed cultures (Hagar) The intersection of faith and culture across the Jewish, Egyptian and Middle Eastern nations. Hagar is an important person in the history of the world because she was the first woman God spoke directly to after Eve. He made promises to her that make her a foundational figure in the history of the Middle East. Whatever circumstances she was dealing with, Hagar held on to the “God who sees me”. Family Violence (Tamar) Placing domestic violence in a social context and describes how Tamar brought safety for herself and stopped the cycle for her child. Bitterness (Naomi) Living with bitterness and still providing total support for her family during that experience. Risky Politics (Esther) The story of a young woman who became the new wife to the reigning king. When she discovered that genocide of the minority peoples of her country was planned by the political leaders, her actions prevented the genocide of her people. Leader and Follower (Deborah and Jael) A leadership style that is fair, open and refuses to show partiality, favouring team approaches and willingly recognising those who worked with the leader, encouraging followers to develop as leaders. Deborah take over from a leader who was ineffective during a period where her minority population was experiencing genocide insurgencies. The study also explores "the second follower", leaders recognised in transformation movements as having traits necessary for sustainable and effective leadership. The lives of these women are explored in their experience of disasters and triumphs, their struggles and recoveries, living through timeless issues. Some are stories of faith, while others are stories of resilience. They were people who struggled with tough circumstances and who grew strong, getting on with life.
ASIN: B0CW6BGCZV
VSKU: BVV.B0CW6BGCZV.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Heard, Bronwyn Joy|Oldfield, Val
Binding: Paperback