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41 " God, and she was changed. As commentator Matthew Henry eloquently described this scene, “Those who, through grace, are brought to experience the delights of communion with God will say that the one-half was not told them of the pleasures of Wisdom’s ways.”26 "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , It's Good to Be Queen: Becoming as Bold, Gracious, and Wise as the Queen of Sheba
42 " Joseph was faithful to the letter of the law, but he was also faithful to the spirit of the law. He was grace giving. He was loving. He was merciful. Would God the Father entrust the upbringing of his Son to anyone else? The Lord made certain that Mary was betrothed to a man who was 'mild, amiable, and tender.' A man like Joseph of Nazareth. "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , The Women of Christmas
43 " Even the things we don't understand are a display of the goodness of God. "
44 " Every conception has a touch of the miraculous - this one far more than most. "
45 " Marrying a woman of priestly ancestry was a special blessing. "
46 " For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10 "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them
47 " Whenever we have trouble loving one another, it’s usually because we’ve forgotten how much God loves us. If we go back to the Source, if we fill our hearts and minds with his Word, then his loving-kindness will naturally—no, supernaturally—pour out of us and into the lives of others. As his Word assures us, “If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”35 Love the Lord, love one another. That’s how Ruth walked out her faith. "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , The Girl's Still Got It
48 " That’s what suffering does; it grinds away our pride and self-sufficiency. It also prepares our hearts for the blessings to come. As author Linda Hollies wrote, “When we are down to almost nothing, God is up to something bigger than we can ever imagine.”36 Amen, sister. "
49 " Gordon could ignore his conscience, but he could not disregard the Almighty. "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , A Wreath of Snow
50 " Grievous words stir up anger. "
51 " The tricky part for me is remembering to give God all the glory and keep none for myself. That’s why “we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”8 Boaz took no credit for his kindness, nor did Ruth. Even Naomi, who at first blessed the landowner, praised God when she learned the man’s name. We can follow her fine example, giving God the credit for “every good and perfect gift.”9 "
52 " When I hear women rail that the Bible is misogynistic, I wonder if we're reading the same book. God loves women, redeems women, empowers women--then and now. On the day we call Christmas, He could have simply arrived on earth, yet He chose to enter through a virgin's womb. On the day we call Easter, He could have appeared first to His beloved disciple, John, yet He chose as His first witness a woman set free from seven demons. "
53 " and they shared her joy. Luke 1:58 "
54 " When we experience his grace, we're compelled to tell others so they may praise the Lord with us. In doing so, their faith is bolstered, knowing that God is real, God is powerful, God is sovereign, and God is moving. "
55 " and he began to speak, praising God. Luke 1:64 He didn’t ask God why he’d been silenced, nor did he bemoan the many conversations he’d missed. Instead, Zechariah “shouted out praises to God "
56 " Except for some queasiness in the morning or tiredness in the afternoon, Mary may not have noticed any real signs of her pregnancy yet. Elizabeth's words to Mary, then, were a confirmation of God's promise and more powerful than any blood test. "
57 " But here's the thing: shepherds were despised. They couldn't keep the ceremonial laws while traveling about the hills, they were often regarded as thieves, and because they were considered unreliable, they were not permitted to give evidence in court.Yet this was whom God chose for his witnesses and entrusted with his good news. "
58 " world.” John 11:27 Go, Martha! When Jesus said, “I am,” she affirmed, “You are.” Her “I believe” confession is remarkable because she stated His title, His divine nature, and His calling. Neither Peter nor John made this bold proclamation that day in Bethany. A woman did. God’s woman. Martha’s faith was now as solid and unshakable as her sister’s. She who served the food also dished out the truth: “It is for Your coming that the world has waited” (AMPC). "
― Liz Curtis Higgs , The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene
59 " Elizabeth just made her confession of faith, and Jesus wasn't even born yet. "
60 " They sought to pummel His pride, not understanding He'd laid it aside at birth, when He gave up heaven and came to earth. "