Women in the Bible Archives : Cynthia Hester

A Daughter’s Worth: Rise, Church. Reclaim Your Daughters’ Worth

February 8, 2023 Cynthia Hester

My article titled “A Daughter’s Worth” was originally published at Fathommag.com in July 2019.

Be a Daniel, not an Esther.” With papercut precision, the church elder’s words sliced to my core. “Unlike Daniel,” he explained, “Esther discredited herself because she hid her faith.” The elder’s criticism of Esther stung with familiarity. Indeed, Esther—the young girl ripped from her home and forced into a king’s harem—exemplified courageous faith despite a huge power differential. Relying on prayer, Esther used her wits and death-defying actions to save the Israelite nation from impending slaughter. But, according to this elder, Esther isn’t to be imitated.

“Mom, When Are We Having Family Dinner Night Again?”

January 17, 2023 Cynthia Hester

I’ll never forget when my son Matt stopped me in our kitchen and asked, “Mom, when are we having family dinner night again; we haven’t had one in a while?” He and his twenty-months younger brother played basketball on their local high school team, but one attended a Christian school and the other a public school. With their busy athletic schedules, my son was right. The funny thing is that my husband and I didn’t call it “family dinner night,” but that is how Matt had understood one of our family values—together time around the table.

What Do Women’s Stories in the Bible Teach about Women Exhorting Men?

December 22, 2020 Cynthia Hester

White lights twinkled along the wrought iron railing, as the stainless-steel patio heater adjacent to our table released invisible waves of warmth. My two new friends and I enjoyed a leisurely meal, thankful for the opportunity to talk in-person. We are new course creators—each preparing to launch a 2021 online course into cyberspace. After discussing the merits of Flodesk, Kajabi, Canva, and Momentum, Julie sought my advice on her Bible literacy course. She asked, “What do I do if men sign up for my course?”

A DAUGHTER’S WORTH

July 8, 2020 Cynthia Hester

This piece was first published at Fathommag.com. Rise, Church. Reclaim your daughter’s worth. “Be a Daniel, not an Esther.” With papercut precision, the church elder’s words sliced to my core. “Unlike Daniel,” he explained, “Esther discredited herself because she hid her faith.” The elder’s criticism of Esther stung with familiarity. Indeed, Esther—the young girl ripped from her home and forced into a king’s harem—exemplified courageous faith despite a huge power differential. Relying on prayer, Esther used her wits and death-defying…

WHAT DOES THEOLOGY OF WOMEN MEAN?

February 28, 2019 Cynthia Hester

Journey with me to learn about women in the Bible and women in church history. Develop your theology of women. Decide what you believe about women in leadership in the Church.

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