Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith [Hardcover]

Ace Collins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2008

Twenty women whose faith has reshaped the world. Ace Collins employs all his storytelling skill to uncover the deeply personal stories of women whose faith shines for us today. Explore twenty different tales of unparalleled inspiration. Learn how each woman's prayers were heard and answered, and discover how each story can light the way on your own journey of faith.

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Twenty women whose faith has reshaped the world.
Ace Collins employs all his storytelling skill to uncover the deeply personal stories of women whose faith shines for us today. Explore twenty different tales of unparalleled inspiration. Learn how each woman’s prayers were heard and answered, and discover how each story can light the way on your own journey of faith. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ace Collins is the writer of more than sixty books, including several bestsellers: Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, Stories behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, The Cathedrals, and Lassie: A Dog's Life. Based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, He continues to publish several new titles each year, including a series of novels, the first of which is Farraday Road. Ace has appeared on scores of television shows, including CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, CNN, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and Entertainment Tonight.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310263166
• ISBN-13: 978-0310263166
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ace Collins is the writer of more than sixty books, including several bestsellers: Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, Stories behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, The Cathedrals, and Lassie: A Dog's Life. Based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, He continues to publish several new titles each year, including a series of novels, the first of which is Farraday Road. Ace has appeared on scores of television shows, including CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, CNN, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and Entertainment Tonight.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary Faith, July 21, 2008

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Wesley Paddock "Vagabond Professor" (Manhattan KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith (Hardcover)

Worthy of using as a devotional book.
Worthy of a textbook for a woman's Bible study.
Worthy of a reminder to us as to the value of women in the Kingdom of God.
Worthy of encouraging everyone to make good use of the gifts they have received in the Kingdom of God.
Worthy of recalling the power of God unleashed when people give themselves over to him.

Ace Collins has chosen 19 outstanding women to illustrate his points. It is a refreshing set of vignettes from modern church history in regard to the work of women. Some of these women gave from godly homes filled with prayer and devotion to God. They then lived out their lives at a higher level than they had experienced at home. Others abandoned position and fortune to accomplish what they recognized as a God-given call to ministry. Many like Catherine Booth recognized a serious social need and stepped outside the box to meet that need. One of these women is the founder of the Girl Scouts. Two giants of the faith included by Collins are Catherine Booth and Mother Teresa.

Collins challenges us to think of the value of women in the church in all of history. Many who read this review will relate to mothers, grandmothers, wives, and other godly women who helped mold them into the person they are today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith, June 29, 2011

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S. A. Stilgenbauer "stayathomemommy" (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith (Hardcover)

I couldnt put this book down. I didnt want it to end. I wish somehow I could make this into a study for a small group I am teaching with questions. It is so inspiring. Easy to read and I plan on reading more from this author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faith building!, June 15, 2011

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Jenelra - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith (Kindle Edition)

I feel encouraged by reading about other women of faith or just reading about people who LIVED their faith. It will bless you to read these short biographies of these women...some are well known and some you have probably never heard of. I recommend it for reading by men and women.