The Weaving of Joys and Sorrows
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Luke 2:19, ESV). In the midst of the dust and the noise and the cries of a newborn, Mary stopped and pondered all that had just happened. The Greek word translated as ponder means, “to put one thing with another in considering circumstances.”[1] Mary […]
Learning to Ponder
I can’t believe he is here. I’m still amazed this has even happened, and to me of all people. Maybe the fact that he is a boy, as the angel said, will help some people believe my story… Well, Joseph was amazing. I’m sure he didn’t expect to be the one to deliver this baby. […]
To Be Like Mary
Mary. The young teenage mother of our Savior. I am in awe of her maturity and her relationship with God. When I compare my teenaged-self to Mary, I spent more time thinking about the latest fashions and cures for acne than about my relationship with God and what he was doing in the world. As […]
A Holiday Blessing for all who Wander
Thank you so much to those who have already given to our year-end campaign! We are excited to report we have raised $13,427.00 so far! Make sure you head over to our Better Together page for live updates. It’s definitely not too late if you haven’t given yet, and you can help us reach our goal before […]
This Week’s Theme: Pondering
“In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline, and peace. In such places love can bloom”. –Thomas Merton As we wrap up the Christmas season and count down the days and hours to a new year, this is a wonderful time to pause and […]