In the parable of the prodigal son, I’m definitely the do-good “older brother” who used to think she had everything under control. These names may not be familiar, but each one of these women was a shining beacon of devotion in a world that did not value their lives. LEARN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN WHO SERVED GOD IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS:ĮLIZABETH FREEMAN - NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS - MARIA FEARING- CHARLOTTE FORTEN GRIMKÉ - SARAH MAPPS DOUGLASS - SARA GRIFFITH STANLEY - AMANDA BERRY SMITH - LUCY CRAFT LANEY - MARIA STEWART - FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER. Through the research and reflections of author Jasmine Holmes, you will be inspired by what each of these exceptional women can teach us about the intersections of faith and education, birth, privilege, opportunity, and so much more.Ĭarved in Ebony will take you past the predominantly white, male contributions that seemingly dominate history books and church history to discover how Black women have been some of the main figures in defining the landscape of American history and faith.

In her book “ Carved in Ebony” Jasmine invites us on a journey of discovery to transform us spiritually and challenge us to be forces for good and for change in our communities. These heroes of the faith might have been largely forgotten until today, but Jasmine underwent thorough research to bring them back into the limelight to inspire us. This book is an unapologetic rejoicing in the fact that God chose to make each woman profiled in this book both Black and female for His glory. Jasmine says: “ Black women are made in the image of God carved in ebony.

Regardless of our gender, our color, our age, our culture or even where we live in the world, we can all learn much from each of these 10 heroes. God's image carved in ebony | 10 Black women to inspire us allĮpisode 143 – Jasmine Holmes joins us for an inspiring conversation about 10 seemingly unknown Black women who changed their communities when they were alive in the 18th and 19th centuries, and whose legacy can still be felt today.

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