Women of the Faith | May 2024 | Issue 3
FROM THE DESK OF JOHN
For more than a decade we have been working alongside Morgan Jackson and Faith Comes By Hearing to see the Bible translated into every one of the 7,140 languages of the world, then distributed to those who need to hear.
That’s a lofty goal we admit, and it may seem overwhelming. But, in fact, it is very possible that we can accomplish that goal and have at least some portion of Scripture in every language of the world within the next 10 years!
Part of that goal is the work that Morgan is doing along with multiple translation agencies who have been working tirelessly for many decades putting together a written language where none had previously existed. The agencies went on to produce printed copies of those Scriptures.
But what the traditional translators have recognized is that a significant number of people in these lesser reached or unreached groups are functionally illiterate. Even if a Bible was printed in their language, they would be unable to read it and to learn from it.
STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH
This month our staff wanted to share their picks with you for our focus on women of the faith. A fun fact about the Marketing and Web team of The John Ankerberg Show is that it is made up of mothers and fathers of small children, full-time seminary students, and those involved in full-time ministry in their churches. These life perspectives have us excited to dive in and learn all we can about the Women of the Faith and then share it with you!
I have always found it interesting that in a male-dominated culture, Jesus first appeared to women after the resurrection. It is amazing that these women would be used by God throughout history to lend credibility to the resurrection accounts!
-Amy
Teaching my young daughters (ages 7 and 5) about Jesus and His life brings up questions about the importance of Mary, His mother. They are often confused about whether she was more important than Jesus because she was His parent. This article has been a valuable resource in helping me navigate their confusion by presenting Mary's character and her role, simply as it is portrayed in Scripture.
- Adrienne
Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright exemplify 2 Timothy 1:5 in this episode of More to The Story! The share how impactful it was on their relationship with God to watch their mothers study God's Word daily. Hearing these stories is a true example of women in the faith who inspire others to be faithful disciples of Jesus!
- Erin
Faithful Friends: Celebrating Inspirational Women
We are proud to highlight four Women of the Faith whom God has used to encourage, challenge and embolden us through their ministries. Our friends Anne Graham-Lotz, Joni Lamb, Rebecca Lutzer and Joni Eareckson-Tada are shining examples of faithfulness, courage, and perseverance. Through their books, teaching, and care for the vulnerable, these women have inspired countless Christians to follow their example as they follow Christ. We are honored to call them friends of our ministry, and truly appreciate their unwavering commitment to proclaiming the Gospel through their lives as well as their work.
Podcast Series: Ankerberg Classic: Do Roman Catholics and Protestants Agree on Maryology and Purgatory?
Read: The Women in Jesus' Genealogy
DAILY VERSE
As we approach Mother’s Day again this year, I am reminded of the godly heritage I was privileged to grow up in.
As a little girl I grew up on a farm in Indiana. All the years I was growing up, my parents traveled around the world doing evangelistic meetings. This required them to be gone months at a time, so I lived on the farm with my grandmother and great-grandmother. I watched my grandmother take care of her mother and was privileged to be loved, cared for and prayed for by both of them...
Jesus Followers offers practical ideas, biblical teaching, and inspiring true stories from Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright for effectively running the race of faith and passing the Baton of Truth to the next generation...
In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling...
Prayers for Your Children and Grandchildren Downloadable Prayer Guide
The grandmother of one of our team members shared this list of topics and verses she prays over her children and grandchildren every morning. She openly testifies to the sweet time she spends with God in prayer over her family each day!
We often say "all we can do is pray" but in reality the greatest thing we can do for our children and grandchildren is to pray for them. Pray consistently and trust God to do His transforming work in them. Whether your family is walking with God consistently or they are far from Him, we encourage you to pray! It is through fervent prayer that lives are changed and it often begins with the one who is praying!
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