The ideal situation is for a family to consist of a mother and a father. Sometimes circumstances change or prohibit this family structure. There are many single mothers wondering how they are going to make ends meet. God comforted her and fulfilled his promise of creating a nation from Ishmael descendants. The most impressive characteristic in many mothers and grandmothers are their extraordinary faith.
Many matriarchs serve as the prayer warriors of the family even today.
A Canaanite women, despite her ethnicity, approached Jesus in boldness. Jesus words to her speaks for many mothers. She is also a freelance writer. You can read other bible studies written by her at Edibles for the Soul or The Ladies Room . Search DOE for archived articles and past features.