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A Christmas program and thinking of Mary I was in fifth grade when a poem made me think of Mary. The poem I was assigned for our church Christmas program was titled “I Have Often Thought of Mary.” The Christmas program was an exciting time for us. We learned new songs and recitations to share…
Two different questions with the same word The gospel of Luke tells the encounters of Gabriel with both Zechariah and Mary. After the angel’s encounter with priest Zechariah in the Holy of Holies, the priest is left dumb (unable to speak). After the angel’s encounter with the young virgin Mary, she is free to speak….
Inconvenience of travel The trip was an inconvenience. Except that Mary knew her Baby was to be born in Bethlehem. Still, traveling 90 miles days or weeks before a due date was not comfortable, considering their means. Whether she walked, rode a donkey or a camel, it could not have been fun – or convenient….
Pre-silence: fig leaf promise. Before the fig leaves were dry on Adam and Eve’s new garden clothing, God promised a way out for their sin. He signified it by providing garments of skin (animal clothing) – no doubt from the sacrifice of an animal. He promised a Savior. God led His people through the Red…
If Mary knew the scriptures, there were some things she knew. If she had listened to the teachings of the prophets and rabbis, there were some things she knew. Mary knew she was to bear the Christ-child. She knew this because the angel told her so. She believed. If she was familiar with prophecy, she would…
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