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I knew such a Pearl, and believe it or not, she lived in this world.

Honoring a Life of Wisdom: How Women Empower Each Other Through Shared Strength

Gwendolyn Miller, Children’s Book Writer on Influential Women
Gwendolyn Miller
Children’s Book Writer
Freelance
I knew such a Pearl, and believe it or not, she lived in this world.

I saw her with my own eyes.

I sat with her for a while.

I will forever remember her smile.

A woman who was very close to my heart recently passed away. I had known her for most of my life. She embodied perseverance, dignity, pride, and wisdom. She helped me see the world more clearly.

Her example reminds me why women empowering one another matters: perseverance, dignity, pride, and wisdom grow stronger when they are shared.

We live in a society that still tries to divide us for political power and financial gain. Pearl's life points to a better way: women standing together and helping one another grow.

Thank God for wisdom!

In the Bible, particularly in the book of Proverbs, wisdom is vividly portrayed as a woman.

This image honors the insight, counsel, and steady presence that women bring to families, communities, and the world. Wisdom is not about competition; it is about seeing clearly and helping others find a better way forward.

Many theologians describe Lady Wisdom as a literary representation of God's creative counsel, order, and active presence in the world. Women rock!

That is why it is vital for women to stand together and encourage one another with the God-given wisdom entrusted to us.

Women often see possibilities that others overlook. We can bring calm in the midst of a storm, keep conflict from escalating, and illuminate a path through difficult situations.

When women share this wisdom, we carry forward the best qualities of those who shaped us. Pearl helped me see the world clearly, and I will forever remember her smile. May her example inspire us to see clearly, stand together, and encourage one another with wisdom.

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