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Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public…

“Honoring the food we prepare infuses the meal with positive energy. Take a moment as you are cooking or chopping vegetables to appreciate the glorious bounty, and bless it.” –Mimi Doe

Beliefnet is pleased to present the first 7 days of devotionals from Max Lucado’s “3:16: The Numbers of Hope” (Thomas Nelson, 2007). This is Day 1 of the week-long devotional. DAY 1: AN EXTRA-ORDINARY NIGHT “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in…

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[39] And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; [40] And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. [41] And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled…

Luke 1:39-56 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed…

“The Power of Prayer is just AMAZING!!!! Our twins are coming along Great – both are at 2 pounds 12 ounces and doing well…mommy got to hold Damian for the first time – I want to thank all of you for your continued prayers as we see these lttle Miracles grow before our eyes.” –NANNY911…

“Set aside a specific time this week for your family to gather together just to talk and listen to one another. You can call this a “family meeting” or simply a “get-together.” Often in the rush of our lives we manage everything but make no space for checking in on those we love.” –Mimi Doe

Give away your unwanted presents to charities or to hospitals rather than returning or throwing them out.

Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The…

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