Happy International Women's Day!

plaque commemorating the Elisabeth Elliot Prayer Chapel including Colossians 4:2 - "Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving."

I admit that outside of work, I don't usually celebrate holidays like this*, but I thought I'd share this picture of the Elisabeth Elliot Prayer Chapel that I took some time ago.

It feels like within the last while, there has been a greater resurgence of interest in Elisabeth Elliot, which is marvelous. I've been familiar with her works for a few decades now, especially as a former missionary (she was often a case study for us to read!) and more so as one of my dearest mentors was connected with her. Elisabeth's life and writing remain inspirational, and I'm encouraged to see how she has been a blessing for many today. What an enduring legacy she leaves behind.

I've read some of her books over the years and am delighted to be reading Let Me Be a Woman again in a buddy read this month.

If anyone is interested in Elisabeth's books, Lia Ross Reads has just put together a helpful author spotlight post. Please check it out for some reading ideas!

*I'm not given to being a rabble-rouser, but I do think that women should be treated well every day of the year by virtue of being created by God (and not just because I'm a woman, though I'm sure there is some bias there) 😊

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