Imagine taking a tour of Heaven and meeting face to face with nine of the most interesting women in the Bible. That's exactly the adventure you will have as you journey with Dr. John Maxwell through this inspiring little devotional.

Dr. Maxwell prefaces his book with a tribute to the women in his life who contributed to molding his character. From his Grandma Minton to his granddaughters Maddie and Hannah, all have brought joy and fullness into his life. He acknowledges and appreciates them for inspiring him to write this book.

As a motivational speaker who is firmly rooted in his Christian faith, Dr. Maxwell has inspired millions of people around the world. From Promise Keepers to Fortune 500 companies, multitudes have benefited from his insights and his ability to share leadership lessons based on Biblical principles.

"[Dr. John Maxwell's] technique for introducing us to these amazing women of the Bible is immediately engaging as he invites the reader to join him on a journey to Heaven."

In addition to his seminar audiences, Dr. Maxwell has fans who have made him a bestselling author of more than 40 books. Titles such as EVERYONE COMMUNICATES, FEW CONNECT and THINKING FOR A CHANGE have made his teachings popular with individuals and study groups around the world.

His technique for introducing us to these amazing women of the Bible is immediately engaging as he invites the reader to join him on a journey to Heaven. Not only do we see the wonders of the Heavenly realm, as he imagines it will be, we are enriched by hearing the backstory of each astonishing woman, the first of whom is Ruth.

Ruth shares her feelings and experiences in a unique way that gives her role in history even greater dimension than we may have imagined. She talks about her love for her husband, Mahlon, despite the fact that theirs had been an arranged marriage. She also immediately loved his widowed mother and admired their traditions, though they were strange to her. So when her husband is killed, Ruth felt a strong bond with her mother-in-law, Naomi, and knew that she wanted to take care of her.

The lesson is that if Ruth had not followed her heart and acted out her love for Naomi, she would not have met Boaz. Boaz was a Godly man who married Ruth, making her and Naomi part of his family. But that's not the end of the story. Ruth gave birth to Obed, who fathered Jess, who fathered David, Israel's great king and ancestor of Jesus Himself!

As we move along, we meet Sarah, who reminds us: Don't complicate God's promise with your solution. The delightful journey continues, and we hear from Rehab, Hannah, Abigail and others. Each shares a gem of wisdom that can inspire and enrich our lives. Each leaves us with prayer directly related to her experiences.

Included in every chapter are lessons for leadership as well as questions to consider, individually or in a small group. As I finished the last chapter, I found myself wishing for more. I missed not seeing Esther, Rachel, Jael, Tamar and many other women who contributed to the fullness of Biblical wisdom. Perhaps a sequel, Dr. Maxwell?