The Women of Christmas

Three women.  All chosen by God.  All played a vital role in Jesus' birth as did the men in their lives.  After reading The Women of Christmas, you may  have a better understanding of why God chose them and what they can still teach  us today--to wait on the Lord, to trust Him with everything, and to pray until your prayers are answered.

Christmas is so much more than a holiday filled with glittering lights, music, cookies, fancy bows, and parties.  It is a season for reflection, preparation, and renewal.  Perhaps you already know the stories of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna but Liz Curtis Higgs' writing will help you see them in a new and fresh way.  The book is also scattered with the thoughts and quotes from women who participated in an on-line Bible study such as "When the circumstances of life threaten to overwhelm me, I remember Mary's response to God's appointed plan--one that meant great cost to her, one of suffering and not understanding all God was doing. Her example of simple but complete trust has encouraged me through some difficult hours".  The Women of Christmas also contains a thorough study guide which can be used for small group study or personal advent reading.

I always enjoy Liz Curtis Higgs' humor and writing.  While this isn't my favorite of hers, I did very much enjoy the fresh look at the nativity story and plan to revisit this title beginning the first of December.  It is a quick read if you wish to do it in one sitting and would make a great ladies group study book for the months leading up to Christmas.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review and am in no way obligated to leave a positive review.