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Book Review: “Leading for Justice” by Rita Sever

Book Review: Leading for Justice by Rita Sever

Through self-reflection, a great leader will identify areas for improvement and work towards becoming more successful in their role. Rita encourages readers to take a hard look at their own biases and blind spots and to actively work towards becoming a more equitable and just leader.

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Book Review: “Everyday MAGIC” by Mattie James

Book Review: Everyday MAGIC by Mattie James

In Everyday MAGIC, Mattie shares the secret to her success: a framework called everyday “MAGIC.”  By MAGIC, she’s not referring to tricks or spells or trickery, but to a structure for life…

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Book Review: “Decolonizing Wealth” by Edgar Villanueva

Book Review: Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva

“Decolonizing Wealth” by Edgar Villanueva touched me in ways I was not expecting, and so I’ve taken time to reflect on the uncomfortable truths the author exposes; to understand the role I play as a White woman serving the nonprofit sector; and to double down on my personal commitment to listen and learn from those who are different from me.

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Book Review: “Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie” by William T. Lewis, Sr.

Book Review: Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie? By William T. Lewis, Sr.

“Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie: Conversations with My White Friends about Race” is a personal, insightful, empathetic look at race and allyship from both Black and White perspectives. It was written for one sole purpose: to help the reader facilitate empathetic dialogue.

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Book Review: “A Hole in the World” by Amanda Held Opelt

Book Review: A Hole in the World by Amanda Held Opelt

“A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing” is not an indulgent memoir. It is a deeply researched and insightful book about grief rituals and how they can help us keep on living after tremendous loss.

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Book Review: “The 1619 Project: Born on the Water” by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Smith

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Being educated in public school meant we learned a white-washed history intended to instill a sense of patriotism and pride. This was accomplished not only by what they taught but—even more so—what they did NOT teach.

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DAY 31 🪞 YOU We first meet {{your name here}} DAY 31 🪞 YOU

We first meet {{your name here}} when she is on Instagram reading the final post about valiant women of the Bible. She is shocked to see her own name inserted into the "Valiant Women of the Bible" series, but she continues reading because she is curious. 🤔

Also, if you’ve been reading these posts, but identify as a man, I hope you’ve been enriched in the journey. Most of the time, in the church, we only learn about the men or subservient women. Thanks for joining me while I spotlighted women who defied the odds and did great things.

The rest of this post was sent to subscribers of the Valiant Women of the Bible: Women's History Month series. Join us next year?! 

Subscribe to the @ValiantWomenoftheBible email list to learn more. Each day during Women's History Month, and I'll send you a brief bio of a woman (or three) mentioned in the Bible. You'll be amazed at how much you learn.

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE: 

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey through the Bible during Women's History Month 2023. It’s been quite the experience, and we’ve learned a lot together. 

I'd love to hear any feedback about this series, if you think I should turn it into a book, or anything else you want to share. I welcome all feedback. 

Sincerely, 
Laura Zielke

PS 
Thanks for your patience and understanding regarding typos, send times, and falling behind when my family was sick. You rock!

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What did Eunice and Lois say to Timothy as he pack What did Eunice and Lois say to Timothy as he packed up and headed out with Paul on his second missionary journey? 

"Don't forget to call us!"

Subscribe to the @ValiantWomenoftheBible email list to learn more. Each day during Women's History Month, and I'll send you a brief bio of a woman (or three) mentioned in the Bible. You'll be amazed at how much you learn.

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DAY 30 🧬 EUNICE & LOIS When we are first intro DAY 30 🧬 EUNICE & LOIS

When we are first introduced to Eunice and Lois, we learn they are close relatives of Timothy, a minister of the gospel at the church in Ephesus. (This is the same Timothy to whom Paul addressed two letters included in the New Testament.) 

Eunice is Timothy's mother, and Lois is his grandmother. And their influence on young Timothy set him on a trajectory to have a lasting impact on the early church through his leadership and connection to the Apostle Paul. 

Subscribe to the @ValiantWomenoftheBible email list to learn more. Each day during Women's History Month, and I'll send you a brief bio of a woman (or three) mentioned in the Bible. You'll be amazed at how much you learn.

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What did Priscilla say to Apollos when he thanked What did Priscilla say to Apollos when he thanked her for filling in gaps he didn't know he had in his message? 

"That's what friends are for."

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DAY 29 ⛪ PRISCILLA When we first meet Priscilla DAY 29 ⛪ PRISCILLA

When we first meet Priscilla (or "Prisca"), she and her husband Aquila are living as refugees in Corinth following Emperor Claudius' expulsion of all Jews from Rome—so it’s likely sometime after AD 49. 

Each time Priscilla and Aquila are mentioned, they are mentioned together—never one without the other—a testament to their tremendous partnership in marriage and ministry. 💞

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What did Paul write to the Christians in Rome in o What did Paul write to the Christians in Rome in order to help them see his letter-bearer, Deacon Phoebe, the way he did and welcome her with open arms? 

"We are fa-mi-ly!" 🙌🏽

Subscribe to the @ValiantWomenoftheBible email list to learn more. Each day during Women's History Month, and I'll send you a brief bio of a woman (or three) mentioned in the Bible. You'll be amazed at how much you learn.

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DAY 28 💰 PHOEBE We meet Phoebe via letter of r DAY 28 💰 PHOEBE

We meet Phoebe via letter of recommendation from the Apostle Paul. She is included in the beginning of the end of Paul's letter to the Romans (chapter 16) where he appends an introduction of the letter bearer and extends his greetings to the church. 

She's rich, generous, and a deacon in the church at Cenchreae (near Corinth). And Paul says to welcome her like a saint! 

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What did Rhoda say to the group of people gathered What did Rhoda say to the group of people gathered in MJ's home praying for Peter's release? 

"He's outside knockin' at the door. 
He's outside ringin' the bell."

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DAY 27 🚪 RHODA When we first meet Rhoda, she i DAY 27 🚪 RHODA

When we first meet Rhoda, she is heading out of the house to greet a visitor at the outer gate. Rhoda (her name means “rose” or “from Rhodes”) is in the service of a prominent family in Jerusalem—a family committed to the teachings of Jesus. 

⛓️A NOTE ABOUT SLAVERY: Before we go any further, let’s acknowledge the uncomfortable fact that this prominent Christian family, despite all their good deeds and love for Jesus, had a female slave (paidiskē)—not a “maid.”

It’s important for us to acknowledge Rhoda's social situation as a slave and not skim over that fact just because “that’s what it was like in Bible times.” 

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