{"product_id":"desperate-women-of-the-bible-lessons-on-passion-from-the-gospels-paperback-1","title":"Desperate Women of the Bible: Lessons on Passion from the Gospels - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJo Kadlecek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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. \u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003eLIST OF WOMEN AND BIBLICAL REFERENCES: \u003cbr\u003eSamaritan Woman, John 4: 1-42\u003cbr\u003eCrippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath, Luke 13:10-17\u003cbr\u003eThe Widow (Who Makes an Offering), Mark 12:35-44\u003cbr\u003eA Dead Girl and a Sick Woman, Mark 5:21-43\u003cbr\u003eA Widow (Who's Son is Raised by Jesus), Luke 7:11-17\u003cbr\u003eA Sinful Woman (Who Jesus Annoints), Luke 7:36-50\u003cbr\u003eA Syrophoenician Woman, Mark 7:24-30\u003cbr\u003eA Canaanite Woman, Matthew 15:21-29\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you desperate for Jesus? \u003cbr\u003eDo 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. \u003cbr\u003eJo 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003cbr\u003e\"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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo 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 \u003ci\u003eFeast of Life\u003c\/i\u003e and her first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of My Voice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 8.51 x 5.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592476495968,"sku":"9780801066184","price":32.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/blU0WTNZbEs5K203MlNqSTE1dXVYUT09.webp?v=1771448083","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/desperate-women-of-the-bible-lessons-on-passion-from-the-gospels-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}