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Peter’s Mother-In-Law

Peter’s Mother-In-Law Peter’s mother-in-law is one of the most famous, unnamed women in the Bible, a mere footnote in the annals of biblical history. Yet, God specifically calls attention to her in three of the gospels as Jesus enters Peter’s…

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Her family lived in humble stone and mud-brick houses, with Mary spending her days grinding wheat and barley into flour, and making their meals which consisted of vegetables, eggs, fruits, and nuts. Her daily routine would consist of making the…

Herodias: Are You Her?

Are you her? Take a quick moment and take stock of your life: your husband, your boyfriend, your past relationships. Are you divorced for a reason other than marital unfaithfulness? Are you remarried? Or are you married to someone who…

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, widely known for her role as mother of John the Baptist and relative of the Virgin Mary, is one of the most prominent, highly regarded women in the Bible. Although these two roles speak volumes as to her historical…

Joanna, Wife of Cuza

  Enter Joanna, a disciple of Christ, who is mentioned in a mere two verses of the Bible. As typical of many women during the Biblical era, virtually no background information is written about her. We don’t know whose family…