Shine Mary Shine

Why do we always see Mary in a white tunic and a blue wrap? Is that even acurate for the times? During the time period of ancient Rome, white was for the well to do and often politicans. Sheep wool and goat hair are what most country people and poor wore. The women would workContinueContinue reading “Shine Mary Shine”

Learning to Shine Like Mary

Thanksgiving is past. Santa arrived at the end of the Macy’s parade, like he does every year. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season has begun. I know this because my oldest son, our chruch’s tech director, has locked himself in his room with Christmas music playing while he make videos for the songsContinueContinue reading “Learning to Shine Like Mary”

Trust The Unknown

Looking back over Jeremiah he trusts God at what He said to him, even when the outcome of his own life was uncertain. As we are preparing to enter a New Year with all of its uncertainties, let’s look at a young teenage girl who put her trust in God when what’s about to happen toContinueContinue reading “Trust The Unknown”

Raising The Perfect Child/Giveaway

Have you ever wonder what it was like for Mary to raise Jesus? How did she deal with the sibling rivalry? Jesus was the perfect child being raised in an imperfect family. “Mom, why doesn’t Jesus ever get in trouble?”  “You love him more than us!” “Jesus, can You just stop being the good child?”ContinueContinue reading “Raising The Perfect Child/Giveaway”

Little Sister Redeemed

Everyone saw Mary, the sister of Lazarus, as rebellious, stubborn, and bitter. Everyone except for Jesus. In all three times, we see Mary at the feet of Jesus. To Martha, Mary was a stubborn, rebellious brat that refused to help her get the meal ready by being lazy sitting at the feet of Jesus. TheContinueContinue reading “Little Sister Redeemed”

Rebellious Little Sister

Unless you are an only child or the youngest in the family, you can probably relate to Martha. Why is it the youngest sibling gets away with murder and you get caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Let’s take a look at Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus, and see how sheContinueContinue reading “Rebellious Little Sister”

Reading Plan – Mary the Sister of Lazarus

As we look at the Marys of Easter there are certain things that we will see in each of them that goes with them due to the name Mary. Mary in it’s Hebrew form Mara means; stubborn, rebellious, defiant, and bitter. In her Facebook Live greeting to a group study about Mary, Andy Lee sharesContinueContinue reading “Reading Plan – Mary the Sister of Lazarus”