“But since God had commanded me to go, I must do it. And since God had commanded it, had I had a hundred fathers and a hundred mothers, and had I been a king’s daughter, I would have gone.”-Joan of Arc Of all the things that Joan of Arc embodied, one word can sum up… Read More
women's history month
What Did God Make You?
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” – Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire I certainly don’t feel any pleasure when I run, from God or anyone else. But since last Sunday when our pastor used this quote in his… Read More
Women Who Dare: 5 Things You May Not Know About Madonna
“I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams.” -Madonna She has been called “the most influential female recording artist of all time.” She’s won more awards than we can count and transformed the music industry and its perception of women, all on her own terms. She’s a… Read More
Margaret Thatcher: A Woman of Unwavering Conviction
“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” Known for her uncompromising style of politics and leadership, Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and is the only woman to have held the office. Thatcher’s early years helped to shape her political… Read More
Winnie Mandela: Liberator to the Oppressed
“Beside every great man is a phenomenal woman.” This statement couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to liberator Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Born Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela on September 26, 1936, in Bizana, South Africa, Winnie Mandela’s dedication to her fellow citizens was evident even in her early years as a social worker, choosing to forego a… Read More
Madame CJ Walker: Perseverance Was Her Motto
It wasn’t enough for her to be the first female self-made millionaire. She was determined to financially liberate others. Madame CJ Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 in the Mississippi Delta. The child of two former slaves, she was an orphan by the age of 7. At 14 she got married and shortly after… Read More