A Cup of Comfort Women of the Bible Devotional: Daily Reflections Inspired by Scripture's Most Beloved Heroines

by James Stuart Bell, Susan B. Townsend

The women of the Bible have been inspiring females for ages. Now these inspirational reflections have been collected in one place with this devotional. This beautifully packaged volume features twelve poignant stories for each month and a year’s worth of daily reflections. You will relate to how other women deal with life in relation to biblical women through stories, such Betty, who finds the wisdom she needs from Martha when she feels too busy and overwhelmed with life to take the time to talk with JesusSusan, who lost her husband to colon cancer, turns to the example of Elizabeth by sharing in the joy of others who recover from the same type of cancer, instead of harboring resentment Love, motherhood, sadness, joy, grief—everything is explored by these contributors. The power of these biblical women will inspire you to call upon God’s love, help, and grace whenever needed.

Genres: Christian, Devotional, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Christianity, Religion, Faith

451 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

James Stuart Bell is the owner of Whitestone Communications, a literary development agency. He consults with numerous publishers, represents various authors, and provides writing and editing services. He has previously served as executive editor at Moody Press, director of religious publishing at Doubleday, and publisher at Bridge Publishing. He also has more than one hundred books with cover credit. He coauthored the best-selling Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible (more than 300,000 sold) and numerous other Christian guides in that series for the Penguin Group. He has also contributed numerous Christian volumes to the best-selling Cup of Comfort series by Adams Media.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the focus on learning lessons from the women in the Bible. A good devotional, but I wish that it had had a daily scripture verse/focus as well as the general wisdom gained from each woman.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I downloaded this years ago, when it was free for the Kindle, and read it - one section per day - through 2019. Great to have something like this on my Kindle, offering a brief 'thought' or 'devotional' each morning, based on the various women of the Bible.

Sometimes the commentary was relevant to me; more often not, but usually interesting. Occasionally I was dubious about the motivations or virtues ascribed to various Biblical women, who are barely mentioned in Scripture itself. And at times I found it too 'American' in outlook, with a few references I didn't get, and assumed characteristics which I don't have.

Still, overall it was a pleasant read; worth having if you can find or read it free or at low cost. Particularly interesting if you feel that women are under-represented in the Bible.

Three and a half stars would be fairer.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...

[Joan Grejtak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

Small tidbits each day to meditate on. Just enough, as I get out of bed each morning, to put my mind in a good frame of mind. This, added to the many other devotionals through out the day, keeps your eyes on God.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great devotional with short biblical stories of faith mixed with true life testimonies.

[Jennifer Trimble · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried this devotional for one week. I can't get into it or bring myself to finish it. It lacks the meatiness I'm used to with other biblical based devos. Each day presents a bible verse based on a different woman from the bible followed by a short story by an everyday woman. It seems the scripture and accompanying story aren't always complementary.

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