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EDITORIAL Women's History Month HIGHLIGHTING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO EVENTS IN HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIET Y by Mary Shaw-Ridley ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER THROUGH BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS Greetings HimPower Family, As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is my pleasure to highlight the accomplishments of several distinguished women who continue to make a difference in our spiritual growth and maturity each time we read the Word of God. Please take some time during March to read or revisit the stories of just a few incredible women of faith. Learn about their significant contri- butions when God used them to accomplish his purposes. We are thankful that God continues to inspire, motivate, encourage, and empower women of God to advance His kingdom. Be encouraged by the extraordinary women 6  HimPower March/April 2019 in the bible and continue to encourage one another through the Word of God. “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 KJV MARY: THE MOTHER OF JESUS Mary, the mother of Jesus is admired as a woman of obedience who graciously surrendered to God’s calling on her life. When the angel Gabriel told her the news of God’s plan, Mary demonstrated incredible faith and submission to God’s will for her life (Luke 1: 35 NLT). God chose Mary for a remarkable journey that included giving birth to our Savior Jesus Christ and being present for his earthly death. She trusted God Almighty who gave her the strength to Rise from each phase of the difficult journey.