Luke 2:39-40 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. What Mary and Joseph did wasn't easy, but they… Continue reading Advent, the second Friday
Advent, the second Thursday
Matthew 1:20, 24. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit". When Joseph woke up, he did what… Continue reading Advent, the second Thursday
Advent, the second Wednesday
Luke 2:4. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. Matthew traces Joseph's family tree all the way back to David. And Luke does the same thing for Mary's family. That would make… Continue reading Advent, the second Wednesday
Advent, the second Tuesday
Here is Mary' s prayer. It's a great prayer. Pray it, and make it yours: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done… Continue reading Advent, the second Tuesday
Advent, the second Monday
Luke 1:38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Whatever. Kids say that a lot these days, and it usually means it's not important. But when an angel showed up to tell Mary she would be the mother of the Lord, she was a little more… Continue reading Advent, the second Monday
