The Bible doesn’t tell us what Mary thought, how she felt, or even how old she was when Jesus died. But Scripture is clear that Mary, from a young age, surrendered her life to the Father’s will, and in the prime of her life, a “sword pierced her soul” as she watched her ...
1. Birth of JesusThis is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off ...
My grandmother used to have some funny sayings that left me wondering. One of these sayings was:I’m as contented as an old cow put out to pasture.It was like she was trying to teach us something but I was too young to understand. We all understand contentment in our own way just as...
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.Berean Literal BibleNow the birth of Jesus Christ came about in this way: His mother Mary, having...
These have to be two of the most glorious chapters in the Old Testament! We see that God’s offer ofsalvationis for all who come to Him, believe, and accept His gracious free gift. Ethnicity and race don’t matter, physical condition doesn’t matter, all can come!
John lived a very long life, and I believe he took care of Mary until she went to heaven. Jesus is on the cross, bearing the weight of the sins of the whole world on His shoulders, yet He sees to it to make sure His mother is taken care of after He is gone! As God, Jesus...
St. Catherine of Siena is a fourteenth century Catholic saint. She was born in Siena, Italy, in 1347 and spent her childhood there. She devoted her life to God, becoming a tertiary member of the Dominican monastic order, after having a vision of Jesus when she was seven years old. She...
Being a parent is an excellent way for me to mentor my children, Sherry and Chris. I was honored to take care of my elderly mother for the last eight years of her life so she wouldn’t have to go into a nursing home, which was something she dreaded. I was a mentor and friend to...
The plan I follow takes us through all of God’s Word in a year. Each day, we read some in the Old Testament, some in the New Testament, a passage in Psalms, and another in Proverbs. You can sign up here if you would like to join us. Or, if you’d like to watch or listen...
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was...