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Trusting in the Unseen: Have Mary’s Faith
By
Linda Mintle
As we enter this Christmas week, many of us may not feel as “merry” as the season’s carols suggest. Yet, in the story of Mary, we find a model of how to experience true joy and peace amidst uncertainty. Can you imagine what a young girl must have felt when an angel appeared to her…
In Times of Uncertainty, Have the Faith of Mary
By
Linda Mintle
I love Christmas time. The house is lit with candles, and the fireplace warms us as we enjoy the beauty of the tree. My mom’s Hummel Nativity Set greets you when you walk in the front door. The manger scene is front and center as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. As…
Find Your Christmas “Mary”
By
Linda Mintle
As we enter this Christmas week, some of us may not feel “merry” as the song directs us to be. However, the merriment of “Mary” provides a model of how to achieve this goal. Can you imagine what a young girl might have felt and thought when an angel appeared to her and told her…
Have Yourself a “Mary” Little Christmas Now
By
Linda Mintle
Can you imagine what a young girl might have felt and thought when an angel appeared to her and told her she had found favor with God, would conceive of the Holy Spirit and bear the Son of God? The questions that must have sped through her mind. How can this be? Why me?…
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