That we receive God's Son and His will.

Esther and Mordecai give us a remarkable picture of courage, especially given the horrific depravity of their times and the hopelessness of their situation. Their courage is rooted in the only source that always avails – God's sovereignty.

Esther and Mordecai give us a remarkable picture of courage, especially given the horrific depravity of their times and the hopelessness of their situation. Their courage is rooted in the only source that always avails – God's sovereignty.

Samson's mother teaches us some keys to fighting through life's disappointing pains: she engages with her husband and the Lord, she is long-suffering, and she trades the "need" to know in for obedience. The Shunammite woman shows a persistence that is laudable because she is focused on the Lord. From these, we understand more fully our NT commands to persist in trust of the Lord.

Samson's mother teaches us some keys to fighting through life's disappointing pains: she engages with her husband and the Lord, she is long-suffering, and she trades the "need" to know in for obedience. The Shunammite woman shows a persistence that is laudable because she is focused on the Lord. From these, we understand more fully our NT commands to persist in trust of the Lord.

Deborah fulfills multiple roles wisely and well, serving as judge, prophetess, and mother. She does this despite the wretched evil of her times and through her judicious service, God changed the world for the better. Deborah particularly encouraged national strength, volunteerism, and bold leadership.

Deborah fulfills multiple roles wisely and well, serving as judge, prophetess, and mother. She does this despite the wretched evil of her times and through her judicious service, God changed the world for the better. Deborah particularly encouraged national strength, volunteerism, and bold leadership.

Ruth chooses loyalty, hesed, in a world that was just as prone to self-centeredness and panic as ours is today. From her, we learn what real loyalty accomplishes in our souls, relationships, and heritage.

Ruth chooses loyalty, hesed, in a world that was just as prone to self-centeredness and panic as ours is today. From her, we learn what real loyalty accomplishes in our souls, relationships, and heritage.

Rather than adopt the false dichotomy of this world – where truth and beauty are only sensory – women and men need to embrace God's complete truth. That leads to a life transformation where we become people with the qualities of inner beauty.