Author Description

"Woman Meets Jesus "retells biblical stories of Jesus' encounters with women such as the woman with a bottle of perfume, the woman who hemorrhaged for twelve years, and the woman at the well. Author Ruth Vander Zee describes how these life-changing encounters deepened her personal walk with Jesus-and how women today can experience spiritual renewal as they personally meet the Jesus who demonstrated astonishing compassion for women who were lonely, beaten down, discouraged, marginalized, and perfectionistic. Includes revealing sidebar notes and illustrations along with group or personal discussion questions. Read excerpts at the author's book website. THE AUTHORS Ruth Vander Zee is the author of four acclaimed children's books: "Erika's Story," "Mississippi Morning," "Eli Remembers," and "Always with You." Ruth is a captivating speaker whose gift for storytelling helps children and adults rediscover their love for others, themselves, and God. Visit her website (www.journey-of-faith.com) to share your thoughts about this book and to schedule her to speak to your group. Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira (preface) contributes regularly to Christianity Today's Her.Meneutics blog. Her books include "Grumble Hallelujah: Learning to Love Your Life Even When It Lets You Down" and "Mama's Got a Fake ID." She co-founded the Redbud Writers Guild near Chicago. Mary Albert Darling (foreword) teaches communication at Spring Arbor University and is co-author with Tony Campolo of "Connecting Like Jesus" and "The God of Intimacy and Action." ENDORSEMENTS Every woman will discover in Woman Meets Jesus the freedom to overcome bondage to religion and to live an honest, grace-filled faith. - Lis Van Harten, Director of Sustaining Pastoral and Congregational Excellence, Christian Reformed Church of North America, Grand Rapids, MI This book is perfect for church groups to read and discuss, using the questions following each chapter's wonderfully described encounters between Jesus