Milk and a Tent Peg: a recipe for victory.

Unassuming, underestimated, and obedient. That’s what they thought of Jael too, until she did something no one else could.

As a society we are led to believe that Biblical women were soft, but the reality is quite the opposite. Jael is simply one example of such a fearsome female, not to mention my favorite.

Captain Sisera was the villain in this tale. Many had tried but none could stop his tiereny. Whilst on the run he sought shelter, which Jael gladly gave him. After some milk and a comfortable place to rest, Sisera fell into a deep slumber.

Jael then drove a tent peg into his skull, killing him. She conquered the enemy, something battle-trained soldiers failed to do.

So often we believe to fight battles, we must go out in a blaze of glory, when measured control and a little ingenuity do wonders.

As a new teacher, I had students tell me I was too sweet and I would get eaten alive. Little did they know, behind my baby face exterior beat the tenacious heart of a warrior. Here I am, five years later, still going strong. Daughter of Jael for life.