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Read more about the article Were Mary and Joseph Social Outcasts?

Were Mary and Joseph Social Outcasts?

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 24, 2021
  • Post category:Faith/Healing
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I’ve often wondered: Were Mary and Joseph social outcasts? Were they rejected by Joseph’s relatives because she was pregnant? Joseph’s family lived in Bethlehem, and there was “no room” for…

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What Is God Saying to You this Christmas?

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 22, 2021
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At Christmas, we are invited to use our spiritual imaginations. (I talk about this on IG Live, which you can watch here.) What is God saying to you this Christmas?…

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What if Mary Wasn’t Exceptional?

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
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What if Mary wasn’t exceptional? What if she wasn’t particularly pious or good or faithful? What if she was just a typical Jewish teenager?  There are two reasons I think…

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Jesus’ Name Is Healer

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 16, 2021
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Did you know that we could translate Jesus’ name with the word healer?  To explain what I mean, I need to take you down a little bit of a rabbit…

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How to Slow Down at Christmastime

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 15, 2021
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I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about how I’m not ready for Christmas, and I wonder how to slow down at Christmastime. I talk about that on today's…

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Read more about the article Give a Book for Christmas

Give a Book for Christmas

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 13, 2021
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We are in countdown-to-Christmas mode, which makes me feel very insecure because every time William reminds me how many days are left until presents are supposed to be under the…

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Read more about the article Friday Favorites: Christmas Music (and More)

Friday Favorites: Christmas Music (and More)

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 10, 2021
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If you are looking for some Christmas music to usher in this holiday season, here are a few possibilities that aren’t quite as well known as, say, Holly Jolly Christmas:…

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Still Time to Join Me This Advent Season!

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 29, 2021
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If you are still looking for a way to prepare spiritually for Christmas this year, you can still order Prepare Him Room (order here) and get it in time to start…

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Christmas: Prepare for a Party

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 23, 2020
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As we prepare for Christmas, we prepare for a party, to celebrate. For many years, I’ve thought about Christmas as a time to “prepare room” for Jesus. I’ve usually thought…

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Read more about the article AJB Recommends: Holiday Favorites

AJB Recommends: Holiday Favorites

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 18, 2020
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Last night, William and Marilee and I cuddled in my bed together to watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, one of my holiday favorites. It’s only 48 minutes. It is…

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