Category: New Testament
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Particular and Universal: Telling the Story of Holy Week
Written by Kristen As a hospital Chaplain, one of the most common things I heard in hospital rooms was, “I know other people have it worse.” Objectively, they may have been right. But there is something lonely about that statement, as though the speaker needed to defend their pain to me, to situate themselves within…
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Week Four of Advent: Love
Story contributed by Kristen Shepherds And that same night, there were shepherds the hillside over, keeping watch over their flocks of sheep. In the dark of the night, the littlest shepherds suddenly woke to find the hillside lit as though by fire. The shepherds gathered together, frightened, until a figure came toward them, walking softly…
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Week Three of Advent: Joy
Mary And Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, for Caesar Augustus had declared that all the world must be taxed. And while they were there, Mary’s labor began. But Bethlehem was so busy there was no place for her and Joseph to go. So they found a stable at the home of Mary’s relatives, and…
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Week Two of Advent: Peace
Story contributed by Kristen Elisabeth And so it was that Mary went to see Elisabeth. She traveled over the hills and past the wildflowers until she saw the familiar house in the distance. And when she was close, she called out: “Elisabeth!” And Elisabeth came out to meet her. “Mary, my dear Mary!” she cried.…
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Week One of Advent: Hope
Story contributed by Kristen Gabriel Gabriel loved her great, great, granddaughter Mary. Gabriel watched Mary grow into a curious, kind, tender-hearted girl. Gabriel knew Mary’s favorite flowers, and her favorite foods, and the way she liked to sing as she worked. Gabriel hoped for Mary’s life to be filled with peace and joy. When Father…
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Introduction to Advent
December at milk and honey mamas will be dedicated to Christmas. Today we’re sharing a centering post about incarnation, and each week of the month we will share an advent story and outline for families to welcome the Christmas season. Check out our blog for resources including books, movies, music, recipes, and more! Stay tuned…
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Revelation
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. God wants to make our hearts new. God wants to bring the hurt pieces…
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John, Jude
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and…
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James, Peter
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay…
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Hebrews
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” Hebrews 4:13 My dear friends,…
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