Masha Amini was in Tehran when she was arrested. Her brother was told that she would be taken to the detention center to undergo a “briefing class”…… Read more “Mahsa Amini”
Category: Based on a true story
A Young Queen’s Promise
On her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II solemnly vowed, “my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service…… Read more “A Young Queen’s Promise”
A Princess & A War Heroine
She worked as a nurse during the first Balkan War, changing bandages and helping doctors as they performed hurried operations in the hospital’s corridor where the wounded…… Read more “A Princess & A War Heroine”
Mehr’s Testimony
Image from Open Doors USA Mehr is a young woman from India who left Hinduism to become a Christian. Following this life-changing decision, she faced persecution. However,…… Read more “Mehr’s Testimony”
Our Salvation
Despite the brevity of His precious life, Jesus Christ accomplished our salvation. 12 Words This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions,…… Read more “Our Salvation”
Sarah Doremus
They call me, “the mother of Missions.” I suppose it’s because many missionaries came and went from her home. I have been interested in foreign missions ever…… Read more “Sarah Doremus”
She Broke the Mold
Did I flummox everyone when I, an African-American woman spurned the usual courses tailored for women at Oberlin and took a program of Greek, Latin and higher…… Read more “She Broke the Mold”
Reckless
Amy Hester “Hetty” Reckless had the temerity to say that she had been emancipated by her previous owner when she and her daughter fled to Philadelphia in 1826.…… Read more “Reckless”
She Showed Them
PHOTO PROMPT © LIsa Fox “Agnes, you can’t be serious!” Agnes glared at him. “Why ever not?” she demanded. “Well—“ “It’s because I’m a woman, isn’t it?…… Read more “She Showed Them”
A Life-Changing Suggestion
I never imagined that when a recruiter suggested that I looked into the American Legion Auxiliary, I would make history as the first woman to be elected…… Read more “A Life-Changing Suggestion”
Notes to Women 