Tag: Mary
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Creating Ripples: The Impact of Our Actions
“We, like Mary, Eve, Sarah, and Emma, are unique. We have ripples to make and water to share. Given our eternal heritage, we must remember how powerfully our simple, righteous actions can ripple through the hearts and homes of those around us.” – Virginia U. Jensen, First Counsellor in the 13th General Relief Society Presidency.
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Why Mary Didn’t Travel Alone: Lessons from Christmas
“From the very moment scripture whispers the idea of Jesus being born through Mary, a profound lesson is taught. Mary could have carried that baby entirely by herself. Delivered Him too. It had been done before by single mothers who were left to face the unfairness of life alone. But God gave Mary Joseph. He
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Understanding Mary’s Faithful Acceptance
“Mary’s second verbal response in the story epitomizes, in my mind, the commitment and outlook of a disciple: ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word’ (Luke 1:38). ‘Handmaid’ indicates that Mary has chosen to accept the call that God has extended to her. This statement is Mary’s version
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