10 Women Who Overcame Their Past

by Dayspring MacLeod

Overview

This book contains the stories of ten women whose circumstances and choices led them to a place that seemed far removed from the fruitful, joy–filled life we are called to live in Christ. But each of their stories is a testament to the work God does through his imperfect children. Their stories will encourage and inspire, and remind you that you are not alone in your struggles.

The names of some of these women are well–known, some are less so. The first five stories are about relationships with other people; the next five stories are about inner struggles.

Overcoming Sexual Sin & Identity – Rosaria Butterfield

Difficult Marriage and Divorce – Joy Davidman

Bereavement – Elisabeth Elliot

Singleness – Betsie & Corrie ten Boom

Overcoming with Forgiveness – Betsie & Corrie ten Boom

Eating Disorders – Christie Dondero Bettwy

Illness – Susannah Spurgeon

False Beliefs – Doreen Virtue

Self–Righteousness – Susanna Wesley

The Fear of Man – Sarah Edwards

Through exploring how other women of Christ’s Kingdom began anew in him, you will be encouraged on your own path of joy and freedom. Although you may not be in the same position as these women, there are things we can learn from each of them. In every chapter, MacLeod focuses on bearing fruit for Christ even in these circumstances and includes questions to think through and discuss how the truths learned by these women could be applied to your own life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781527107878
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	01/14/2022
Series:	Biography
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dayspring MacLeod splits her heart between her home country of America and her newer home of Scotland. She is the author of '10 Women Who Overcame Their Past' and '10 Women Who Were Spiritual Mothers'. She is also an editor and writes fiction in her spare time. Find her blog at mostreliable.wordpress.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword Irene Howat 7

Introduction 9

1 Sexual Sin and Identity Dr Rosaria Champagne Butterfield 13

2 Difficult Marriage and Divorce Joy Davidman 31

3 Bereavement Elisabeth Elliot 49

4 Singleness Betsie Corrie ten Boom 67

5 Overcoming with Forgiveness Betsie Corrie ten Boom 87

6 Eating Disorders Christie Dondero Bettwy 105

7 Illness Susanna Spurgeon 119

8 False Beliefs Doreen Virtue 133

9 Self-Righteousness Susannah Wesley 151

10 The Fear of Man Sarah Edwards 167

Afterword 185

Resources 187

Editorial Reviews

As readers think through the myriad of issues tackled here, Dayspring MacLeod asks and answers the question of whether fruit can be harvested. Praise God, it can be. What an encouragement that is for us all.  

Mary K. Mohler

The book provides no easy answers, but it shows how, in the real lives of real women, ways are found through the problems that present themselves to believers and how God is faithful to his promises even in the darkest of days.

Irene Howat

You’ll want to read 10 Women Who Overcame Their Past and rejoice in our redeeming, victorious Lord and Savior, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light.

Kristen Wetherell

Through these stories, we see women who overcame, but not in their own power and strength; rather, through the redemptive work of Christ on their behalf. In reading 10 Women, you’ll meet sisters in Christ whose lives and testimony both encourage and equip you to turn to Christ, the author and perfecter of your faith.

Christina Fox

As readers think through the myriad of issues tackled here, Dayspring MacLeod asks and answers the question of whether fruit can be harvested. Praise God, it can be. What an encouragement that is for us all.  

Mary K. Mohler(Director

Through these stories, we see women who overcame, but not in their own power and strength; rather, through the redemptive work of Christ on their behalf. In reading 10 Women, you’ll meet sisters in Christ whose lives and testimony both encourage and equip you to turn to Christ, the author and perfecter of your faith.

Christina Fox(Counselor

You’ll want to read 10 Women Who Overcame Their Past and rejoice in our redeeming, victorious Lord and Savior, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light.

Kristen Wetherell(Author of ‘Humble Moms’

The book provides no easy answers, but it shows how, in the real lives of real women, ways are found through the problems that present themselves to believers and how God is faithful to his promises even in the darkest of days.

Irene Howat(Award–winning author)

You’ll want to read 10 Women Who Overcame Their Past and rejoice in our redeeming, victorious Lord and Savior, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light.

Kristen Wetherall(Author of ‘Humble Moms’