In "Worth More Than Rubies," author and Bible teacher Christina Patterson takes a deeper look into the life of the Proverbs 31 woman to discover the 7 virtues of a woman after God's own heart. Christina reminds you that your relationship with God is less about what you do and more about who you are. This is where your true value comes from and is what makes you "worth more than rubies."
In today's culture, biblical womanhood is a lost art. Women are in a daily battle to embrace their biblical roles within their homes. Sadly, society looks down on the biblical woman, viewing her as weak and subservient, but as Christian women, we know the truth. The biblical woman is strong, supportive, and faithful. Jesus came to redeem and restore this generation of women to live with victory and purpose. Far Above Rubies is one program, with three distinct parts; the Book, 12-filmed Workshops, and a Workshop Guide, built by author and speaker Brenda Leavenworth to aid women in reclaiming their God-given mandate. Each week, of this 13-week program, contains a two-part lesson aimed at establishing a solid biblical foundation. A corresponding video component is available, providing 12 practical workshops, one for each week, for managing the home. Woven into the pages are Brenda's eclectic life experiences as a ministry wife and the mother of a former child actor in Hollywood. Far Above Rubies is the perfect study for those who wish to reclaim biblical womanhood and bring glory to His name.
"You Are Worth More Than Rubies is a jewel from Karen Moore her simple words express what we all feel but don't have the poetry to say! 366 devotional topics to start or end each day have a notable quote, the author's inspirational words, a relevant Scripture verse and a short prayer. An exceptionally pretty volume patterned with spot varnish and silver foil accents, ribbon page marker and a presentation page for gift giving.
On the morning of May 10, 1940, the last thing Sofie Rijnfeld expected was the sky to start raining German paratroopers. She and Jan, her husband of three years, were living contentedly with Jan's six daughters in Amsterdam. Life held the promise of a bright future for the Rijnfelds . . . until the German occupation of Holland and a six-pointed star made of yellow cloth with the word "Jood" in the middle ... FAR ABOVE RUBIES is the true story of one woman's courage in the nightmarish hell of Hitler's regime, and her determination to survive it. As the Nazi persecution of Europe's Jewry escalates, all six Rijnfeld girls are called up for deportation. Rather than allow her stepdaughters to venture alone to an arcane fate, Sofie insists on accompanying them, ignoring the dangerous implications. After several months in a Dutch transit camp, they are transported to Auschwitz where Sofie discovers a strength and ingenuity she never knew she had. But can her indomitable spirit help keep her daughters alive? Sofie's fortitude will be put to the test many times during the war. But even so strong a woman as Sofie is not left unscathed by the horrors of the Holocaust. Had her decision to go with her stepdaughters been the right one? This is the story of a woman who refuses to be bested by circumstances. Like a phoenix, she rises from the ashes of tragedy to triumph as a heroine who calls to mind this passage from Proverbs, "A woman of valor who can find? For her price is FAR ABOVE RUBIES."
I asked myself in prayerful thought, what do women need? This is the simple answer I received.Freedom to be feminine. Someone they can trust.True empowerment. The kind based on the strength that God gives and not false empowerment based on power struggles created by a fallen world. So, what if you were free to be feminine? What if you had Someone you could trust? What if you could be truly empowered? God's Word is alive and answering. I found the answers to these questions throughout Scripture and this book is my way of sharing the place where they have been answered most clearly for me - Proverbs 31. In a world that glorifies feminism, anything less aggressive is seen as completely weak. There is nothing weak about being a biblical woman. Actually, there is nothing stronger...
My prayer is that every woman who reads this book will be empowered and encouraged from God Almighty! That you will allow God to heal and deliver you from every snare the enemy had tried to set for your life. I decree and declare right now that you will fulfill the purpose God has for your life. I call you forth to walk boldly declaring the Glory of God! To walk in freedom and in victory knowing that you are a Virtuous Woman of God, In Jesus Name, AMEN!
Pastor Bimbo highlights the qualities of a good woman, which make for a lasting and blissful marriage. This book will not only make a woman a better wife and mother, it will set her on the path to living a fulfilled life. (Women's Issues)
Robin Bartlett said, "Yes!" Will she say, "I do," when the big day arrives? From his cultured handsome looks to his vast fortune, Antonio "Tony" Viscolli is every red-blooded American girl's dream match. It doesn't hurt that he completely loves and adores Robin with all his heart and soul from practically the moment they first meet. Robin comes from a blistering past, struggling and fighting for the survival of herself and her two younger half-sisters in a cold, cruel world. By the time Tony thaws her heart, she has known hunger, poverty, violence, and want. Robin never had a chance to dream of a white wedding gown or a prince charming. Instead, her dreams were nightmares dark and clouded with fear and desperation. For months, Tony courted the blond beauty with the sapphire eyes. He teased Robin and pursued her. He showered with attention, respect, and charm. He covered her in diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. Tony satisfied every heart's desire. Finally, Robin came to understand God's love for her as imitated by the unconditional love Tony freely offered. Then, on a sunny Florida beach, Tony proposed and Robin eagerly said "Yes!" Back in bitter cold Boston, doubts about becoming a billionaire's bride begin to crowd out her hopes for happiness. Robin worked for tips until just a few months before Tony proposed on that sunny stretch of sand. In fact, she waited his table less than half a year earlier. Having no experience facing these challenges, Robin struggles to cope feeling the pressures of relocating; of unreliable transportation; of the never-ending details of the shower, the ceremony, the reception, the honeymoon; of worries that her sisters will smoothly transition along with her; of changing her name; all while dealing with her father's very serious legal problems. As the date draws inexorably near and the pressure mounts, Robin begins to grasp the scale of her fiancé's vast material wealth and holdings, the responsibilities of the virtual empire he commands. She witnesses his generosity when he takes on a young protégé straight from the tough South Boston streets. Ultimately, Robin questions whether she is truly the girl of Tony's dreams. Is she the woman God has made for him? In taking her on as a wife, would she act as helpmeet or poison apple? In truly loving Tony, would it be better to bind herself to him for all eternity or return his freedom? When her nightmares return in full force, they remind Robin of an even deeper and more terrifying prospect. Will she give in to her insecurities and cancel Boston's "Royal Wedding" for good? Or, with God's guidance, will Tony sacrifice everything to prove to his beloved Robin her true worth?
