If the Bible can be thought of as the grand story of God, many
of its main characters are passionate and even desperate men and
women. Jo Kadlecek introduces us to eight biblical women driven by
their passion and desperation to seek out Jesus. She explores their
stories in their cultural context, then draws out the lessons they
hold for contemporary readers who are willing to let an encounter
with Jesus change their lives.
In studying these eight characters, readers will find new insights
into the central character of God's great story--Jesus--and how he
can transform their desperation and their passions and bring their
lives new hope.
LIST OF WOMEN AND BIBLICAL REFERENCES:
Samaritan Woman, John 4: 1-42
Crippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath, Luke 13:10-17
The Widow (Who Makes an Offering), Mark 12:35-44
A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman, Mark 5:21-43
A Widow (Who's Son is Raised by Jesus), Luke 7:11-17
A Sinful Woman (Who Jesus Annoints), Luke 7:36-50
A Syrophoenician Woman, Mark 7:24-30
A Canaanite Woman, Matthew 15:21-29
Are you desperate for Jesus?
Do you feel passionate about your faith? Do you long for something
more out of your spiritual life? In the Gospels you'll find the
stories eight nameless women who were driven by passion and
desperation to find out who Jesus really was. Come alongside them
and experience how their encounters with God transformed their
lives.
Jo Kadlecek is your guide to these unforgettable women. Through her
unique writing she reveals new insights into Christ's life and
character to help you make sense of your own situations and
passions. You will find new hope in discovering how Jesus can use
even your most desperate desires to lead you closer to him and into
a life of greater fullness and purpose.
"Jo beautifully pairs God's provision with our very personal
desperations. Turning her writer's pen on the subtle, secondary
women of Scripture, she underlines how Jesus meets our needs and
enables us to see his presence in our own daily
desperations."-Elisa Morgan, CEO and president, MOPS
International
"I highly recommend this book for both men and women who want to
receive a greater understanding of what it means to be a
representative of Christ to a world that is desperate to know
him."-Nancy Alcorn, president and founder, Mercy Ministries
Jo Kadlecek, journalist, author, retreat and conference teacher, is
assistant professor of creative writing at Gordon College. She is
also the author of several books. Learn more about her writing at
www.lamppostmedia.net.
Jo Kadlecek is a journalist, author, retreat and conference teacher, and creative and editorial consultant based in Bradley Beach, New Jersey. She is the author of eight books, including Feast of Life and her first novel, The Sound of My Voice.