Another excerpt from A Mary Like Me today. I love Mary’s humility and her humanity. Mary’s humility is vividly painted with her reply to the angel. I imagine her face down before Gabriel, knees in the cold dirt. The King James translation of her acceptance of the assignment God had given her reads like this: And Mary said, “Behold the …
Elizabeth’s Gift
Disclaimer: Remember how I used to get up every morning in the dark? Well, it’s not been happening this week. I thought Allie had me trained, but I guess my body needs sleep. So, forgive me for posting later than usual. I’m trusting in the Lord’s timing and thankful this is my blog, and I’m the boss! But I will try …
An Inspired Moment
In America we’ve confused the Gospel, the promise of a changed life, as a life without hardships, illness, debt, or undesirable living situations. I’ve come to realize the error and danger of this doctrine. I’ve seen people turn away from God when life is still difficult and complicated. But Jesus desires to change our hearts first. He won’t repair our …
Blessed Believers
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of …