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  1. We did a study of the unnamed women in the Bible in a group I co-taught in a few years ago and like you, we didn’t like that they didn’t have names… so we gave them some… it was so fun to come up with names that symbolized their stories!
    The woman at the Well = Brooke…
    the Canaanite Woman from Tyre = Tyra…
    The woman with the issue of blood = Scarlet
    The widow of Nain – Eva (meaning life)
    the woman with the 2 coins, = Penny!

    1. I love that you gave them names!! I’m writing these down. Also, I have discovered that Jewish tradition has given them names in their Midrash stories throughout the years. For example, Noah’s wife has two different names!

  2. I must admit that I felt the sting of tears in my eyes. Truly a beautiful post and a beautiful reminder. I worry that I don’t give all that I have; I don’t really know what that means as of yet or how to do it. But I trust in the Lord. Amen and thank you for sharing! xo

    1. Rachel, I get it. When I start feeling like my offering isn’t enough, I visualize Jesus smiling at me. I’m convinced he smiles at us way, way more than he frowns.

    1. Kat, I appreciate the tension you described. We likely don’t give our all, yet he uses every bit we’re willing to offer up to him.

  3. I really enjoyed reading this. It reminds me of my departed aunt who gave even
    When she had nothing left for herself. In fact, we included this story in her eulogy. Great post. Thank you for the tender reminder. If you want, o would love it if you can swing by my blog. It’s filled with stories of faith and I just posted a new one today. God bless…

    1. Meyzel, I love that you have a loved one who comes to mind when you read about this widow. Blessings to you in your writing journey!

  4. Angel, this is a sweet post. I often wondered what I would have don’t in that situation. My husband is the more generous one in our family. But the story of the widow really has more to do with sacrifice than generosity. It’s what’s in the hearts that counts.

    1. Definitely a heart issue, isn’t it? It’s interesting you mention how you and your husband “give” differently. I’m blessed when it’s my husband who takes the lead in deciding we should gift something to a mission or the church. Thanks for pointing that out.

  5. This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible too! There have been times in my life that I could definitely relate to this story.

  6. I also love how not knowing her name means the glory goes to God. That her actions were more important. Not that our identities and who we are don’t matter – they matter greatly – but it’s a reminder to me that my name and who I am is not more important than bringing God glory. Visiting from #SittingAmongFriends. 🙂

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