Mary Magdalene, purpose, The Resurrection, wordsbyandylee

Don’t Give Up: His Purpose for you is Greater than You can See

  “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 …

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Bible study, Palm Sunday, prayer, Uncategorized

Word Wednesday: When Jesus doesn’t Save you Like you Plan/ Hosanna

  Has Jesus ever disappointed you? Are your plans not working out? You’re not alone. We celebrate Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as “Palm Sunday” because the people threw their coats on the road for a make-shift red carpet, and they tore off palm branches to wave in the air as they yelled, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” I remember teaching this for …

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Bible Reading Plan

Bible Reading Plan: Jesus’ Final Week

    Easter has always been one of my favorite celebrations. How could a girl not love a holiday that involved buying a new dress and shoes? In elementary school I got new Sunday socks too. They had ruffles. I carried this tradition onto my family. It wasn’t as much fun for my boys; they just saw Easter as painful because they had …

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3 Steps to Balance the Daily Grind with Eternal Works

As a stay-at-home mom and writer, the pressures of this world’s duties tug at my pant leg while I desire to be doing eternal things. Laundry doesn’t seem to hold heavenly weight, yet it must get done. I know, I can pray for each person whose socks I fold, but I’d rather be writing a Bible study. I’ve always related to …

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Bible study, Mary of Bethany, purpose

Word Wednesday: Don’t Send Her Away/ Aphiemi

    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 …

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