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Category Archives: Christmas
The Magnificat
“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Love, Spirituality
Tagged Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby, Joy, Mary
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The Slaughter of the Innocents–In Memory of the Victims of Sandy Hook, December, 2012
Today, I’d like to share a post I wrote the week following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School back in 2012. We need to honor the memory of those who were killed that day, but we also need to … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Spirituality
Tagged Death, Herod, Hope, Resurrection, Sandy Hook, Slaughter of the Innocents, Suffering
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Christmas Was No Fun for Jesus
I’m always filled with mixed emotions at this time of year. I look forward to my children taking a break from their studies to relax and spend time with the family, and Advent is a wonderful opportunity to meditate on … Continue reading
Special Event This Sunday–“Behold, My Servant”
Please join me, along with fellow Bible teachers Carol Behrens, and Chris Poehls as we explore God’s answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. Enjoy conversation, Christmas music, and refreshments. All ladies thirteen years and older are welcome to attend … Continue reading
Special Event–“Behold, My Servant”
Please join me, along with fellow Bible teachers Carol Behrens, and Chris Poehls as we explore God’s answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. Enjoy conversation, Christmas music, and refreshments. All ladies thirteen years and older are welcome to attend … Continue reading
Special Offers for Christmas
Know anyone who will be getting a new e-book reader for Christmas? My biblical fiction stories, Mary’s Perfume and Sarah’s Laughter, are both available for free from Smashwords.com from now through New Year’s. To download free copies as gifts for … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Writing
Tagged Christmas offer, coupons, free e-books, Smashwords.com
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A Heart Like Mary’s–Joy
“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Jesus, Love, Mary, Spirituality
Tagged Joy, Mary
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A Heart Like Mary’s–Faith
After the angel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist, she goes immediately to the hill country of Judah to visit her. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches her ears, Elizabeth’s baby leaps in her … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Love, Mary, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged Faith
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A Heart Like Mary’s–Courage
Mary must have been a very courageous young woman. She had to know that embracing God’s plan for her life would involve terrible risks. She risked the loss of her reputation, the rejection of her friends and family. She very … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Love, Mary, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged Courage, Mary
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A Heart Like Mary’s–Humble Obedience
This year, I wanted to share some meditations on Mary’s character that I wrote a few years ago at Christmas. Here is the first in the series: During this Advent season, I have spent a lot of time thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, God's Grace, Mary, Spirituality
Tagged humility, obedience, original design
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