Women at the Cross: Experiencing the Wonder and Mystery of Christ's Love [Paperback]

Linda Lesniewski (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1, 2008

Who were the women present at Christ's crucifixion? Why did they come, and why did they stay? What did they see? What did they hear? How do their actions speak to people today? In searching for answers to these and other questions, author Linda Lesniewski discovered that she shared a spiritual kinship with the women who stood there as well as those who have been changed by the cross throughout the years. Women who read this book will discover a new depth of love for Jesus Christ and realize a greater appreciation for his sacrifice. They will experience the wonders and mysteries of Christ's love, and their faith will be strengthened. Perfect for small groups or personal study, Women at the Cross brings alive the devotion, loyalty, and servanthood of the women who came, who stayed, and who continue to come even today.

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Rediscovering the women who witnessed the crucifixion Seven women witnessed one of the most important moments of history. Who were the extraordinary women who followed Christ to Calvary? Why did they come? Why did they stay? What did they think and feel? And what can women of the 21st century learn from them? With Women at the Cross, Linda Lesniewski examines a powerful and significant, yet often unexplored, dimension of Christ's ministry--the devotion, loyalty, and servanthood of the women who came, who stayed, and who continue to come even today. Their inspiring stories will strengthen your faith and encourage you in your relationship with Christ. "Linda Lesniewski has given us a book with a powerful emotional punch. It is a very moving account of a genuine reaction to Christ."--T. W. Hunt, speaker; author, The Mind of Christ "Christ had twelve disciples and only one of them showed up for the most important event in history. Yet seven women were there through every agonizing moment of the greatest story ever told. When Linda shared her notes with me a few years ago, I knew she had a great book in her. What a book it is!"--Anne Murchison, speaker; author, Milk for Babes Linda Lesniewski is women's minister at Green Acres Baptist Church in Texas, where she leads a ministry that reaches over 3,000 women. She is a popular leadership speaker and a trainer for LifeWay Christian Resources. Lesniewski is the author of Connecting Women and has been a contributing author to other works.

About the Author

Linda Lesniewski is women's minister at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, where she leads a ministry that reaches over 3,000 women. She is a popular leadership speaker and a trainer for LifeWay Christian Resources. Lesniewski is the author of Connecting Women and has been a contributing author to other works. She and her husband live in Tyler, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080073243X
• ISBN-13: 978-0800732431
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,969,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Women at the Cross: Experiencing the Wonder and Mystery of Christ's Love (Paperback)

Love this author. This was a great Bible study leading up to Easter.

Our ladies Bible study group really enjoyed this one. It reminds us how important women were
to Jesus and the events that took place leading up to his death and resurrection.