Then Mary said, “here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38 Ever stop to think what the world would be like if Mary had just said — “No, thanks.” The gospels only a hint of what Mary faced in the way of social acceptance and remaining…
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Advent 14
Sometimes we think of change as an event. We have a birthday, get a new job, get married or divorced, have a child or lose a friend. But most change is not sudden, it is gradual. The promise of the change of Advent, of God entering our life, is merely a beginning. Very seldom does…
Advent 13
Editor’s Note: Please note that we have added a search feature to www.thehubbellpew.com. Go check it out or to see today’s Post: The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel. — Luke 1:80 Over and over I hear people say they are overwhelmed by all…
Advent 12
All who heard them pondered them and said, “What then will this become?” — Luke 1:66 Luke here is talking about John the Baptist not Jesus, but I suspect the same was said when people came to admire the child his parents called Jesus. What parent doesn’t wonder what his or her child will become. I doubt if Elizabeth…
Advent 11
Yesterday was a rainy and dreary morning so I cheered myself up by listening to Luis’s last two sermons at www.stjohns-dc.org. I recommend them both. (Elizabeth said), This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people. — Luke 1:25 Elizabeth has…