Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Egalitarian, Genesis, WOmen, Women of the Bible

Pastor in Philippi: Lydia

It is through such stories as Lydia’s that the scriptures convey the dignity God settled on women in first century Palestine, and on Lydia. In keeping with the Lord’s example, the apostle Paul also conferred dignity on women and on Lydia when she hosted the first church in Europe in her home.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Acts

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 16, Paul and the Macedonian Man

even with a vision from God, to not exactly know what’s going to come next. I may think I have every detail of the plan nailed down; but, with the Lord, that is rarely going to be the case. Where would faith fit in, in a scheme like that? Typically, God is going to give us enough to go on, and at each step—if we’re willing to take those steps of faith—God will give us more.