She is mentioned once in the entire Bible--in a sentence, thanks to Matthew. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him" (Matthew 27:19). A simple but profound request. …
Writer and Philanthropist
My mother's favorite novelist is Catherine Cookson. After I read a few of her books and watched movies based on them I became a fan too. Her characters seemed so real and no wonder--her books were inspired by her deprived youth in North East deEngland, the setting for her novels. Catherine's story is as intriguing as the stories …
Community Worker
At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died (Acts 9:36, 37). We don't know much about this woman except that she was from a place …
Notes to Women 