Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
A mary Like Me
I’m days away from my deadline. Almost done! (Thank you for your prayers.) Two new chapters have been written–one I shared last Friday, and I just couldn’t resist sharing this one. It’s a chapter about the human momma heart of Mary. We read her story so far removed from the culture and time and with knowledge of the end of …
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It’s my second manuscript deadline in three months. I’m thinking that’s probably not normal, but when God moves, hold onto your hat. Be careful what you pray for? Absolutely not! Just be ready when God says, “Yes.” Writing is therapy for me. I always learn so much in the process and often answer questions of my own as I …
Call of God, What was Mary doing when Gabriel came to visit?, Word Wednesday
I wonder what Mary of Nazareth was doing when Gabriel showed up. Maybe she was praying. Maybe she was sweeping her floor. All we really know is that she was alone until Gabriel appeared. It’s one of the most beloved scenes in the Bible. Imagine being called by God to give life to the Messiah. There is an …
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord.” (Jer. 29: 13). (excerpt from A Mary Like Me) ….Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus, was not alone at the crucifixion. Not only was John with her, but other women stood beside her. One …
An excerpt from A Mary Like Me. ….The aroma of baked matzo and roasted lamb filled the room as Martha dished up the food. They were celebrating the new life Lazarus received from Christ just a chapter ago. This meal was a great celebration of life; music playing, wine flowing, and laughter filling the home. Until, that …