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INSIDE THE
HEARTS OF
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Dear Lady (or Gentleman), you may have decided to read this series because you or someone you love has gone through such experiences, and you are hurting and perhaps confused.� Or you just may wish to understand those who have suffered through what this Bible woman did. |
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| ��������� The purpose of the "Inside the Hearts of Bible Women" series is to let you know that someone in the Bible experienced what you did.� Sometimes they did not handle their problems correctly; but there are other places in the Bible that give advice on how to handle such problems.� God wants you to know that He understands what you are going through, He cares for you, and He hurts for you.� That is why he put the stories of these women in the Bible. |
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��������� Each woman's life experience is divided into three parts.� The first section in general is the way the Bible woman was in her normal life.� The second section reveals the things that happened in her life to interrupt it and change it around, sometimes never to return to the previous "normal" again.� The third section is about what she did to try to work through her problem, right or wrong. |
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��������� At the end of each of the three parts is a suggestion to try to make a difference in the life of someone around you who has experienced the same thing this Bible woman did, and perhaps the same thing you have gone through yourself.� Please try to set aside time to actually do the suggested good work, or some variation of it.� Wouldn't you ~ or didn't you ~ want someone to reach out to you in a similar fashion?� If we don't study for life change, why take the time to study? |
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��������� A place for Personal Reflections is available at the end of each section.� They relate to what this Bible person went through, and are intended to help you work through your own experience.� Please take the time to read them and look up the Bible verses they refer to.� God gave them to you to help. |
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��������� Finally, the author has available a summary of the scripture basis of the story, and background on what was going on in the world at the time the Bible woman went through her life-changing experience. |
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��������� You may wish to supplement this book with the recording of the Bible woman's story.� Bell tones indicate a time for you to stop for some personal reflections.� As you listen, try to imagine that you were actually there. |
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| ��������� As the author wrote the story of each Bible woman, she tried to put herself inside her skin.� She tried to feel what she felt, and make her live.� She wanted her to transcend the centuries to tell you, "I lived, I cried, I survived.� You can too." |
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You will be pleased to know that there is a comprehensive advertising packet and teacher's manual with each Bible woman. |
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PHOTO of Gabriella, modern woman, courtesy www.samxart.8m.com/ Temples/ROC_3a.html |
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PHOTO of Bible woman, courtesy http://www.christcenteredmall.com/ stores/art/sallman/Mary- mother-of-Jesus.htm |
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