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My Soul Magnifies the Lord
Mary is a wonderful example to us all! When given an overwhelming task, she humbly accepted
it. Mary recognized her life was not about her, but Christ in her. This is why Mary could sing, “My soul
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” -
Adore
Every year it seems attention is drawn deeper into the realm of the more superficial aspects of the season: decorations, lights, Christmas refreshments, programs, etc. While these things are enjoyable and exciting, I have often pondered what it would be like to celebrate the Joy of the season, Jesus, without all of the extras, focusing our attention completely on adoring Him.
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God Has Come to Help His People
Jesus saw the widow of Nain and felt the magnitude of her loss. She had no husband to protect her and now no son to provide for her. Compassion begins with having eyes to see individuals and their unique circumstances. If we desire to be like Jesus, we must slow down, look around, and be willing to enter into the lives of others
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Wide Open Spaces
It’s November already! The holidays are upon us. It’s a joyous time of the year with traditions and people and gifts and food, but often each of those characteristics of the season become a task and we feel the season closing in on us. It can make us claustrophobic if we let it. I became […]