We’ve journeyed through the life of Christ alongside three very important women … Mary, His mother; Mary, of Bethany; and Mary, of Magdala. And we’ve learned four keys to having a Mary Christmas: Trust the Lord’s Plan, Take Time to Dwell in His Presence, Turn to His Voice, and Treasure the Moments. My Christmas wish […]
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Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas – Part 4
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 We’ve come full circle, back to the young mother of the Savior. Can you see her? Sitting in a small home, barren of any luxury … and yet she’s smiling. Eyes closed but face glowing with the peace that comes from […]
Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas – Part 3
“Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and exclaimed, “Teacher!” John 20:16 Mary of Magdala. Exorcised of demons and embraced by the Savior. I suppose that is, in many ways, the story for each of us. Whether our past includes the “biggies” or just a few “little” sins, we’ve all experienced the very real exchange […]
Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas – Part 2
“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 Mary of Bethany … the contemplative, earnest, passionate woman who sat at the feet of Christ and then annointed those same feet with her perfume and tears. Certainly we can learn from her. To […]
Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas, Part 1
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Our journey to a Mary Christmas begins at the most obvious spot … with the teenage girl who was “highly favored” and chosen to bear the Son of God. Mary, probably around age […]
Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas – Introduction
Not all women are Marthas, but even women who aren’t generally become Marthas at Christmas. How else would Christmas get done if it weren’t for us. ~ Brenda Poinsett Gift-buying. Menu-making. Present-wrapping. Cookie-baking. House-decorating. Tree-trimming. Party-hosting. Photo-taking. No-sleeping. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the most exhausting. Whether we busy ourselves with […]