Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference [Hardcover]

Shirley Brosius (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2006

Woman to Woman... Sister to Sister... Friend to Friend

Bound by an Unstoppable Faith...Changing Their World Forever

The forces that bind woman to woman, sister to sister, and friend to friend are among the most powerful in the world. Add to that the strength of faith, and you have a union that transcends all earthly holds. That unique bond is the sisterhood of faith.

The women whose stories are told in this book are the kind of women who wave a hand of dismissal at the obstacles in their paths. The kind who are unstoppable in their mission, stubborn in their resilience. They are women just like you. Women whose lives make a difference because they trusted in their God as they lived their lives in service to Him -- women who belong to the sisterhood of faith.

Each daily devotion features an inspirational sister of faith. In addition to Her Story, you'll find Her Service, Her Message, and My Response.

Meet women like

• Mary Kay Ash

• Lisa Beamer

• Patsy Clairmont

• Elizabeth H. Dole

• Ruth Graham Bell

• Liz Curtis Higgs

• Florence Nightingale

• Condoleezza Rice

• Dale Evans Rogers

• Joni Eareckson Tada

• Mother Teresa

• CeCe Winans

Be inspired, be challenged, believe that you, too, can change your world forever.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Howard Books (October 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158229576X
• ISBN-13: 978-1582295763
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #618,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Shirley grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania, the first in her family to attend college. God blessed her with three different careers that built upon each other: teacher, director of Christian education and freelance writer. To Shirley, writing is the icing on the cake of life!

Sisterhood of Faith received the Young Voices Foundation 2009 Gold Award in the category of Inspirational/Spiritual. Shirley was named the 2007 alumnus of the year by Evangelical Theological Seminary in Myerstown, PA.

Her heartbeat is to help women become all God calls them to be, so she relishes opportunities to speak to women's groups and to offer dramatic presentations of the book of Philippians or the gospel of John 1:1 to 3:30 from memory.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Surprised Me, October 31, 2006

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Brenda Nixon (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference (Hardcover)

At first glance, I thought this was just another devotional book written by the women on the cover. It surprised me that it is not a devo but a collection of inspirational short stories, written by the author, about women who have made -- some who are making -- a difference in the world. Then I discovered the alphabetical order of names, making it an easy reference to locate a woman and read about her. The enormous variety of women was a surprise; one funded a seminary, "Biddy" Chambers published her husband's sermons, one was a martyr for Christ, some were preachers, monarchs, reformers, stay-at-home moms who founded companies, others today are singers, songwriters, and evangelists, and one is our First Lady. What a surprise to discover the scores of websites and resources listed in the back. I'm pleasantly surprised with the easy-to-read format and challenging "My Response" question at the end of each short story.

As a professional speaker and writer on child behavior, I recognize many of my colleagues. This book is well-written and enlightening. It's definitely a delight and a keeper!

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You have got to have it!, October 27, 2006

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Kimberly Messinger (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference (Hardcover)

I was so inspired by the pages of Sisterhood of Faith. Each page tells of women making a difference for the cause of Christ. Sometimes we look at our lives and struggle with our day to day issues. When I begin my morning reading a page from this book it helps me put my life into perspective. The women of this book took their ordinary lives and focused their efforts towards the cause of Christ. If you are a housewife that needs encouragement, a woman in ministry who is struggling with her call or someone who wants to start her day being uplifted, this is the book for you! You have got to have it!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Necessary Book, March 3, 2008

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Luke Reynolds - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference (Hardcover)

Shirley Brosius has written a beautiful and important book that I would highly receommend for every woman (and even man!). SISTERHOOD OF FAITH provides a stunning array of strong Christian women (365 in all) who have powerfully influenced the world for the better. From Abigail Adams to Catherine Marshall and more, Brosius insightfully captures the essence of their different committment and courage, and she reveals their power through her words. Each woman's story also includes a helpful Biblical verse and a question for thought. My wife and I very much appreciated their stories and the way in which they inspired our own. In a society that is often rocked by demeaning culture, Brosius's book shines as an example of love, courage and risk. It is, indeed, a beautiful and inspiring work.