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Author Janice Chaffee's engaging storytelling is matched with her ability to share life-changing insights with women. She invites readers to explore four parables which she sensitively retells using female characters, twenty-first century settings, and contemporary situations.This powerful, emotional, and insightful journey encourages women to look at the power of the parable verses, then the contemporary retelling, and take a closer look at why Jesus was sharing the message during His day. Most importantly, they are invited to see themselves in the story to gain a deeper understanding of what God desires for them. Each parable presents women with a close-up image of a truth relevant to their lives: -- The Good Samaritan reflects the image of a good neighbor-- Unforgiving Servant presents the image of forgiveness-- The Wedding Banquet demonstrates the image of humility-- The Prodigal provides an image of graceIncludes study questions for individuals or groups.… (more)