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Word Wednesday: It’s all in the knees

  Today’s verse: “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea…(to touch the pregnant Elizabeth and confirm what the angel had told her.)” (Luke 1:38,39) (addition mine.) (NIV)   Can’t …

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Bite of Bread: Gabriel’s Visits (December 16-22)

  One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is Gabriel’s visits to Zechariah and  Elizabeth and their relative, Mary. They were normal, everyday people visited by the angel who came from the presence of God to bring them news that they were chosen. Zechariah was told that his prayer had been heard. How many of us would love to hear …

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