In the tradition of empowering spiritual writers such as Ilanya Vanzant, Bishop Vashti McKenzie offers women a Christian path to personal transformation. A groundbreaking preacher who, in 2000, became the first woman to serve as bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop McKenzie is renowned for her eloquence and passion in the pulpit. Now she brings her inspirational message to readers through the biblical story of the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In twelve lessons, McKenzie interweaves the Samaritan woman's experiences with contemporary personal stories, Bible quotations, life-affirming sayings, and meditational activities. Through them she shows women that if they hold onto hope and listen for their moments of epiphany, they can accomplish anything.

One of the most well-known and loved stories of Jesus's ministry is the encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Now the creative mind of Diana Wallis Taylor imagines how the Samaritan woman got there in the first place. Marah is just a girl of thirteen when her life is set on a path that will eventually lead her to a life-changing encounter with the Messiah. But before that momentous meeting she must traverse through times of love lost and found, cruel and manipulative men, and gossiping women. This creative and accurate portrayal of life in the time of Jesus opens a window into a fascinating world. Taylor's rich descriptions of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with the emotional and very personal story of one woman trying to make a life out of what fate seems to throw at her. This exciting and heartwrenching story will fascinate readers and lend new life to a familiar story.

In the sexuality conversation in the Church, it's easy to get caught up in the crossfire of language and "truth grenades." But what does it mean to actually live this life with Jesus in a way that is not only possible . . . but good? Journey Well enters into that space with compassionate hope and guidance. This book is primarily for LGBT+ and same-sex attracted people seeking to follow Jesus and those who want to walk well beside them, but its also for anyone who is aware of their own sexual brokenness and seeking new hope. The gospel really is equally good news for everyone every day. Link arms with fellow believers as you dig deep into the hole in your heart and the needs that hide there. There you will also find Emmanuel, God with us, who longs to meet those needs with His fullness. Inside Journey Well, you'll hear how Laurie's ongoing same-sex sexual brokenness has met the love of Jesus, as she walks you through practices that will connect your deepest longings to Jesus, such as identifying Core Needs, presenting your wounds to Jesus through lament, and experiencing the joy of forgiveness.

For sisters Mary Kennedy and Deirdre Ní Chinnéide, spirituality has been at the centre of their lives since childhood. Their home on St Brigid's Road in Clondalkin, Dublin, was around the corner from a holy well, a place that signalled family, community and divinity. In these pages, they draw on this heritage, with an emphasis on Celtic spirituality - a key focus in Deirdre's work and a long-held area of interest for Mary. The journey to the well is a pilgrimage to source, to that which remains steadfast whatever challenges we face. Traversing the Celtic seasons of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa, the authors explore themes such as hope, love and loss, resilience and new dawns, through personal reflections, stories, lore and healing words. Journey to the Well is a book of rich connection that celebrates the divine within each of us.

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The Well Woman book takes the reader through a journey starting with understanding wellness through the eyes of God, helping them to begin to see themselves as he does. It breaks down the false-definitions of wellness this world tells women they should strive for, and unfolds biblical truths that provide a foundation for wellness based on the love of Jesus. The book starts with a description of a well woman, then goes through a step-by-step process of spiritual, mental, and physical healing and growth that ends in taking on that description for themselves, as they become the well woman. The blend of biblical depth with simple teaching makes this a wealth of easily digestible information. Vulnerable sharing of the author's personal experiences, with life application for the reader, makes The Well Woman a valuable tool for wellness, not simply a good read.