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!






Poetry



Whispers of Grace…



As I hid my face in my hands, I felt a warm breeze

I knew the presence of another, a kindred soul

Whose willowy voice called my name from the past

For all my tears and hurt and anger

I could not see her face

I sought for her in Scripture

And I yearned for her embrace…



As I explored through wispy pages, God led

I trusted that He would reveal her, that wise ancient force

Life giver, Woman, Eve, Sinner, Forgiven

In spite of my fear and pride and rage

I could soon see her face

I gazed in the mirror of Holy Writ

I heard her whispers of grace…



As my soul absorbs her years, the Spirit sheds new light

I discover she is many and her daughters are thus arrayed

Unafraid and submissive, her children call her blessed

Now wedded to calm and joy and virtue

I can touch her smiling face

I see daughters of Sarah all around

And I hear their whispers of grace…

Barbara B. Gardner
whispersofgrace@gmail.com
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