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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

How can this be?

“How can this be…?” Mary asks. Stunned. Confused by the angel Gabriel’s announcement. 

How can a virgin conceive and give birth to the Son of the Most High whose kingdom will have no end?

The angel is tender in his response to this young woman. Explaining what will happen. That the Holy Spirit will come upon her. And the power of the Most High will overshadow her. 

Glory to God in the Highest! (Olive wood nativity from Bethlehem)
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Christmas: the time came

The candle flickers. 

Just enough light to see the words. 

lighted candle
Candlelight

While they were there in Bethlehem to register, “the time came for her to give birth” (Luke 2:6).

The time came. 

On a short-term trip. In the midst of a temporary stay. Far from family and the familiar.

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