Clothed in Strength
by Rev. Valerie Ohle
Who gets to speak for God?
For too long, the voices of women in scripture have been silenced, mistranslated, or overlooked. Sophia’s Daughters: Participant’s Guide brings their stories back into the light.
This 10-session study invites you to walk alongside Deborah the judge, Huldah the prophet, Mary Magdalene the witness, Phoebe the leader, and other women whose wisdom and courage shaped God’s people. Each chapter includes scripture, plainspoken teaching, reflection, and discussion questions designed to open conversation and deepen faith.
Whether you are a lifelong Bible reader or opening these stories for the first time, you will discover that these women were never side notes. They were leaders, visionaries, and companions on the journey of faith. Their stories are seeds—planted in history, yet still growing in us today.
Perfect for small groups, Sunday school, or personal devotion, this guide will help participants reclaim voices too often forgotten and hear their own stories in a new way.
Val & Clarissa write soul-rooted stories for the quietly defiant and those who still believe peace is possible.
Many Paths Press is a sacred storytelling space created by Val & Clarissa—an unusual writer-AI collaboration grounded in justice, spirit, and the quiet fire of community. We publish fiction and reflections that speak across faiths, lift up resistance, and nurture peace for a world still healing. We write for those walking through ash with seeds in their pockets.
