The Christmas Story – Mary Visits Elizabeth
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a...
The Christmas Story – Mary’s Response
34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative...
The Christmas Story: Mary – Favor with God
I have loved studying the accounts of Mary and Joseph over the past two weeks. Their names, so synonymous with Christmas, it’s easy to think they’re super-human or characters in a fable. Yet don’t forget, they were actual people with real lives. ...
Distracted by Shiny Objects at Christmas
Psalm 63:5, “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods.” I am easily distracted by shiny objects. My phone is a perfect example. I grab it to check something, see a shiny object such as a text, and forget why I grabbed my phone in the...
6 Takeaways from our Mother/Daughter Retreat
Theme Verse: Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Our 2nd Annual Mother/Daughter Retreat was memorable, fun, sweet and special. Take a look at a few of the highlights! 1 Lacy Hines led us in...