Book nook: Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God
In the conclusion of her second book, Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God, Lou Ann Mokwa celebrates the study of Mary with her readers, saying, “Looking at Scripture from the…
My soul magnifies the Lord
Mary glorifies the Lord in the “Magnificat,” a song of joy at the news of her Savior’s coming to earth. Of all the ways the seasons of Advent and Christmas…
Woman, here is your son.
If one were to ask, “What did Jesus do to save us?” most Christians would answer, “He died on the cross to take away our sins.” And that would be…
A thought: Mary
Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not characterize her as anyone special. He just says that the mother of Jesus,…
Advent means waiting
When will he ever come? God’s people wait for Jesus. Wait. It may just be the biggest little word in the Bible describing real faith. A farmer must wait for…
Who will roll the stone away?
God has the answers for all the difficult questions in life. Timothy J. Spaude Their hearts were broken. Jesus was dead. They faced tragedy or loss as we often do.…
Light for our path: Were Joseph and Mary engaged or married when Joseph learned of Mary’s pregnancy?
Were Joseph and Mary engaged or married when Joseph learned of Mary's pregnancy? Your question illustrates the need to bridge the culture gap of marriage customs and laws that existed…
