Lately, I've been reading "The Women of Easter" by Liz Curtis Higgs, and this book has gently stirred my heart is such a sweet way.
It has made me think about the women who stood near Jesus in His final days....(Mary of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of ..the mother of Jesus). Women who didn't always understand what was unfolding, but they stayed anyway. They showed up. They watched and they wept..THEY LOVED!
I dare not compare myself to them, however, sometimes, I don't fully understand what God is doing either.
Sometimes I'm standing in moments that feel uncertain, or heavy, or even heartbreaking. But like those women, I'm learning that faith isn't always about having answers.
Mary of Bethany...She was the one who sat at His feet when others were busy. She was the one who poured out expensive perfume, not even caring what anyone thought. Her love was bold, unashamed, and deeply personal. She reminds me that worship isn't about perfection...it is about presence.
Mary Magdalene....She was a woman with a past. A story that could have defined her, but didn't. Jesus changed her life and Mary never forgot it. Her life whispers to me that no matter where I have been, redemption writes a new story.
Mary, the mother of Jesus....I honestly can not imagine what she felt in her heart. She carried Him, she raised Him, and she watched Him suffer. Mary was a mother whose love stood face to face with unimaginable pain. Her quiet strength speaks volumes.
This is a very good book and perfect for this Easter Season.
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Sam has treatment today which means I will be away from my computer until after lunch. We still have not heard from the CT Scan...It will most likely be next Wednesday when we see his oncologist.
Happy Friday...Sending you happy vibes with a little sparkle today!
I hope Sam's treatment goes well today and will not be too exhausting.
ReplyDeletePrayers for the treatment and for both of you as you deal with all it involves. One thing about these women in Jesus life, is they were just like we are. Imperfect. they whined, and tattled just like we do... but still they stood, stayed, loved.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday to you too!
ReplyDeleteThe Mary's in Jesus' life.....I'm familiar with them all, and I've gotten to know them through the years. I love them all. I especially love Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and say the Rosary daily. She is very dear to me and my family. I hope Sam's treatment goes well today, Shug. As always, I whisper a prayer for him and you on these most difficult days. love you.
ReplyDeleteThey stayed. (!!!) Oh Shug, how your book review touches my heart! I'm putting it on my list. (Would you mind if I share this post with my Bible study friends?)
ReplyDeleteHolding you and Sam in my thoughts and prayers!
Praying for Sam and you and family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the book review. This is the kind of post we would love to have on The Christian Lounge. https://thechristianlounge4u.blogspot.com/
God bless.
Sounds like a wonderful book, and perfect to read for Easter. I guess it will be Wednesday when you hear the results in person from the doctor.
ReplyDeleteI've read some of her books and enjoyed each one. This sounds very good.
ReplyDeletePraying all goes well for you and Sam today.
That does sound like the perfect book for Easter, Shug. You should definitely share this review at The Christian Lounge as Victor suggested. Praying that all goes well for Sam today. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful book and perfect inspiration for Easter. I especially like to read books of the lives of other women. Thanks for the review Shug.
ReplyDeleteThey were faith filled women! We can learn from them! Waiting on results is not easy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a terrific book and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe can all find ourselves in one of those woman , lots of things to think about.
Prayers continuing for Sam and results and for you as you walk beside him through his days.
Sue
I have done a Bible Study on the women of the bible. There were some very strong women back then. Hope Sam does well today.
ReplyDeleteLiz Curtis Higgs' books have blessed me greatly in the past. You are so right in saying faith is not always about having answers — in fact, that’s when faith really needs to be strong. I love how you said that redemption writes a new story. Yes, it does.
ReplyDeleteThat‘s a long time to wait for the results of the scan. I’m still praying for you both. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWomen back in those days had some character. It's a good thing baby Jesus isn't coming up now, he'd be greeted with tattoos, purple hair, body piercings and twerking.🥺
ReplyDeleteYep...I had to chuckle over the comment above, "It's a good thing baby Jesus isn't coming up now, he'd be greeted with tattoos, purple hair, body piercings and twerking."
ReplyDelete---and keeping in prayer over Sam...that is a long time to hear the news. I did get onto my dr. about the EKG I had months ago, and no one bothered to tell me what the result was. Yeah...its sad the sad state that the medical profession is in.
You yourself are a good writer, you did a great synopsis of the book!
ReplyDeleteThat was well-written and an interesting read. Send you and Sam good vibes and wishes too.
ReplyDeleteSending Sam all of my prayers. Thank you for linking up.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with Sam
Hope Sam's treatment goes well and you don't have to wait to long for the scan. Waiting is never easy. Thanks for the book recommendation. So many books and never enough time.
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