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Faith and Favor
In the angel’s visitation to Mary, we get a glimpse, not just of what Christmas is about, but about what it means to believe.
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Getting Picked
In picking Mary, God shows not just who the invitation to grace is for, but how we get a similar invitation.
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Magnifying God
There’s a way we turn Mary into a stock character for the plot rather than the key to understanding who Jesus is supposed to be for us. How Mary helps us better see what God is doing Advent 4B | Luke 1:26-38 This morning I remind you that it isn’t yet Christmas! The sun has…
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Rethink the Gospel for Advent 4B – Who is Mary?
Advent 4B | Luke 1:26-38 Who is Mary? This time of year, everybody’s talking about her. Countless pieces are written, diagnosing her history and declaring her purpose. Many are bent on defending her virginity and others exposing her age. And much like the priests and Levites last week, we’re all trying to figure out how…