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To the corporate woman that didn't have time or energy to make it to bible study, the student that is getting closer to finals and is flipping through Explorer web pages (as you study for your exams), the new girl in church that is looking for a different way to fellowship, the blogger that is looking to build an online Christian community by sharing links and sources for your readers and  for ANY woman seeking sisterhood for edification and encouragement.

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Why DaringDebs?

Deb (short for Deborah) was a prophet in the Bible. Read her story in the Old Testament in the book of Judges Chapters 4 & 5. Deborah means "a Bee" - I personally agree her attitude was very much that of a queen Bee! Names in the bible have a lot to do with the character; bees are remarkable, wise, self sufficient, intellectual and important to the human race as well as the animal kingdom- Fascinating facts about bees. Deborah's story takes place in a time when Israel (God's people) is governed by judges, who were regional/military leaders. The book of Judges happens after Joshua brings Israel into the promised land. Joshua instructs Israel to abide in obedience by following God's commands and remembering their covenant with the most High God. The book narrates how Israel fails to do so MISERABLY. When Israel moves into the promised land they need to carry the Canaanites out to avoid their immoral and sinful life, which commonly included children sacrifices to their gods. Deborah is wife to Lappidoth. Wife? Back in this era wife meant; stay at home mom, submissive, not allowed to have a voice. Deborah was assertive, brave, a leader and one of Israel's judge, who remained obedient to God. Deborah is instructed by God to send Barak, a commander in Israel's army, to gather up 10K men into battle the Canaanites and to defeat commander Sisera. The book of Judges Ch 4:8 tells us Barak punks out and tells Deborah, "If you will go with me then I will go", really Barak? YES really! Deborah of course being the warrior that she is accepts the challenge, but prophecy comes to Barak from Deb in Judges Ch 4:9, "I will surely go with you; nevertheless, the trip you take will not be for your glory, for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hands of a woman", and surely Judges Ch 4:21 narrates that Sisera after going into the tent of Jael (a woman Sisera thought he could trust) gets killed when Jael takes a tent pin and hammers it through Sisera's temple... HA!
All the work done by women!



God is calling women out to the do the necessary job for the kingdom. Are you ready for the challenge my dear Debs? Join me and other Debs in fellowship through this blog. Together we can comment and share ideas, testimonies, God's doing in our everyday life with the purpose of helping each other through our walk of faith.



About yours truly,

My name is Gioconda and I go by Gio. I'm 33 years old. Not married and no children. I accepted Jesus when I was 12, but had no idea the impact Jesus would have on my life up until a year ago. I love to volunteer at my local church and currently belong to the production team on camera 1. My career is in the insurance industry. Currently belong to a management team in a corporate company. Welcome to DaringDebs, where I personally commit to sharing bible study material, devotionals, encouragement and support.



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