05/30/2026
💥 Courage Has Always Had a Woman’s Name
There’s a wound many women carry — the quiet belief that their courage must stay small to stay “acceptable.” And that wound didn’t appear out of nowhere. For generations, women’s stories have been trimmed, softened, or rewritten to fit systems that were never built with them in mind. But when Jesus welcomed Mary of Bethany to sit at his feet, he restored what had always been true: women have always belonged at the center of God’s story.
Teach like Junia, the woman Paul called “outstanding among the apostles” (Romans 16:7). Preach like Mary Magdalene, the first voice entrusted with the Resurrection (John 20:17). Be bold like Noa, who stood before Moses to claim her inheritance (Numbers 27:1–7). Protect like Rahab, who sheltered vulnerable lives at great risk (Joshua 2). Scheme like Tamar, who secured justice when the system failed her (Genesis 38). Resist like Shiphrah, who defied Pharaoh to protect the innocent (Exodus 1:17). Dance like Miriam, who led a nation in praise after liberation (Exodus 15:20). Defy like Vashti, who refused to be objectified (Esther 1). Pray like Hannah, whose honest longing reshaped her future (1 Samuel 1). Lead like Esther, who stepped into danger for her people (Esther 4:14). Risk like Ruth, who chose love over certainty (Ruth 1:16).
These women aren’t exceptions. They are the pattern Jesus affirmed when he defended Mary’s right to learn, to lead, and to be formed — a pattern we are still learning to honor in our churches, our families, and our world.
“Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.” – Luke 10:39–42 (NIV)
Where might your courage help heal what generations tried to silence?
🤟 Royce
