Barbara B. Gardner (Barbs, Barb, or Barbara:) is a long time homemaker, mother, and author of several books. Her first book, Holy Women of the Past was published by Calvary Press in 2009.

Barbs has other books and publications on Amazon's Kindle: Message of the Matriarchs - A fresh look at the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah.

Naomi and Ruth - An Oasis of Faithfulness

Getting Gideon - Understanding the way God forms leaders.

In her reading, studying, and writing, Barbara strives to reach God-centered interpretations of Scripture that rise above the conventional, moralistic lessons often heard in quickie studies or devotionals. She writes to women about women of Scripture to help us get a stronger vision of God in our lives today and leave behind the wimpy theology of our youths!

Barbara and Todd have been married for nearly 26 years and are the parents of Justine (22), Joshua (20), Abigail (17), and Annabelle (15). Their family lives in the Atlanta area. Barbs welcomes comments, queries, and posts from her readers.

The photos show Barbara before being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in October 2010 and during remission in May 2011. Praise God for his goodness and everlasting love in good times and bad!






About my book



Holy Women of the Past


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In an age which mocks holiness, this book is a refreshing look at the lives of twelve holy women in Scripture whose spirit and bravery still set an example for us today. The author spurs women to glorify God in all spheres and seasons of life. Both men and women will benefit greatly from biblically sound insights mined from the lives of Eve, Mary, Sarah, Deborah, Naomi & Ruth, Hannah, Proverbs 31 Woman, Shunammite Woman, Abigail, Rahab, Priscilla, and Martha & Mary. See them now in a new light, including their struggles, pains, prayers, and ultimate victories. This unique book will encourage you in your Christian walk and will give you strength each day as you seek to live for Christ and advance His Kingdom. Each chapter contains study and discussion questions for individual or small group use.


About the author

Barbara B. Gardner is a devoted homemaker and mother of Justine, Joshua, Abigail, and Annabelle, who range in age from fourteen to twenty-one. She and her husband Todd have been married for twenty-four years. Her writings began as a personal journey to understand biblical womanhood and develop her own thinking from Scripture. Holy Women of the Past is her first book, published by Calvary Press Publishing in June 2009.





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