These days women are so busy about so many things that it's easy to lose sight of one's being in the midst of One's doing. Any woman wondering about her worth to her family, to her colleagues, to herself, and to God will find much to rejoice in here. Each chapter takes a verse or two from Proverbs 31 and offers a personal story, a reflection on the verse, a portrait of a woman saint who exemplifies the verse, some questions designed for discussion or contemplation, and a prayer. Read it from beginning to end or dip in here or there as a verse strikes you-there's no wrong way to read this book! The clear, affirming message is that God loves you and you ARE a woman of worth, no matter where you find yourself in life. Book jacket.

Gender equality and the responsibility of husbands and fathers: issues that loom large today had currency in Renaissance Venice as well, as evidenced by the publication in 1600 of The Worth of Women by Moderata Fonte. Moderata Fonte was the pseudonym of Modesta Pozzo (1555–92), a Venetian woman who was something of an anomaly. Neither cloistered in a convent nor as liberated from prevailing codes of decorum as a courtesan might be, Pozzo was a respectable, married mother who produced literature in genres that were commonly considered "masculine"—the chivalric romance and the literary dialogue. This work takes the form of the latter, with Fonte creating a conversation among seven Venetian noblewomen. The dialogue explores nearly every aspect of women's experience in both theoretical and practical terms. These women, who differ in age and experience, take as their broad theme men's curious hostility toward women and possible cures for it. Through this witty and ambitious work, Fonte seeks to elevate women's status to that of men, arguing that women have the same innate abilities as men and, when similarly educated, prove their equals. Through this dialogue, Fonte provides a picture of the private and public lives of Renaissance women, ruminating on their roles in the home, in society, and in the arts. A fine example of Renaissance vernacular literature, this book is also a testament to the enduring issues that women face, including the attempt to reconcile femininity with ambition.

"Women of W.o.r.t.h." is an acrostic for worship, obedience, respect, truth and honor. This talently written step study is a truly engaging, self reflective and challenging journey, taking women from all walks of life by the hand, breaking destructive patterns and learned behaviors. It is skillfully designed to bring women back to their God given roles verses society dictated roles.Women everywhere are emerging from this perpetual study as stronger and more spiritually mature women in the Lord, transforming their minds, hearts, thoughts, actions, marriages and relationships, by the power of the Holy Spirit and God's Word; marking their daily walk with the Lord as something to be modeled after and having learned what it is to be a true woman of worth, helping them to live a life that is even more glorifying to God.Renee' Lovelace, Author of "A Voice," lives in Northern California. This is her second published work with "Men of Promise" and "Life's Answers" on the horizon. She has been a teacher of the Word for over 15 years and has a true heart for discipleship. Jesus commissioned us to go into all of the world and to make disciples, Renee' has taken this seriously and desires to pass on the discipleship that she was so fortunate to have received early on in her own walk with the Lord.She has taught discipleship courses, small group studies, "Women of Worth" and "Life's Answers" in both Northern and Southern California. She has a passion for teaching and through the power of the Holy Spirit, wants to be a part of bringing her readers into full spiritual maturity, helping them to exchange all that they are for all that He is.

The first book in the Focus on the Family Women's Bible Study Series, Women of Worth, will help women discover their true identifies in Christ and develop a closer relationship with their Savior. The Focus on the Family Women's Ministry series provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and activities.

An inspirational Christian workbook for women. Women of every century have struggled not only to maintain a balanced life but also to be fulfilled as a woman. The author examines the unique and fascinating lives of nine biblical women and how they discovered that contentment, confidence, and completion come as an overflow of having a personal relationship with God. Eight weeks of self-study with this workbook will inspire transformation as the virtues of outstanding biblical women such as Mary Magdalene, Hannah, and Queen Ester are revealed. The reader is challenged through exercises of self-reflection to learn such virtues as commitment, devotion, and submission.

A vow to remain unwed and a bargain designed to find her a husband. What could possibly go wrong? Elsie and her two best friends made a childhood vow to never marry. But when Elsie begins her first season in London, her mother presents her with an irresistible bargain: if she says yes to each and every man's invitations and still remains unattached by the end of the season, she will receive her inheritance and become a free woman. She is thrown into the spotlight by increasing attention in the newspaper gossip articles, and keeping her end of the bargain seems impossible--especially when her best friend's tyrant of a brother, Lord Cameron, begins to make advances that Elsie literally cannot refuse. The gossip grows increasingly malicious, leaving destroyed reputations and broken homes in its wake, and Elsie can't seem to escape its focus. But it's her own blossoming feelings for Lord Cameron that pose the greater threat. If she can't keep him out of her heart, she's sure to compromise the bargain, break her vow, and lose her one shot at freedom for good.

Study #1 in the Focus on the Family Women’s Bible Study Series, The Worth of a Woman Bible Study will help women discover their true identify in Christ and develop a closer relationship with their Savior. The Focus on the Family Women's Ministry Series provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship and activities.

Cutting across class, race, religion, and gender, A Woman's Worth speaks powerfully and persuasively to a generation in need of healing, and in search of harmony. With A Woman's Worth, Marianne Williamson turns her charismatic voice—and the same empowering, spiritually enlightening wisdom that energized her landmark work, A Return to Love— to exploring the crucial role of women in the world today. Drawing deeply and candidly on her own experiences, the author illuminates her thought-provoking positions on such issues as beauty and age, relationships and sex, children and careers, and the reassurance and reassertion of the feminine in a patriarchal society.