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The Names of Christmas: Joseph and Mary

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But […]

December 17, 2019 5:00 am MaryK Leave a Comment Filed Under: Blog

Follow Along Advent Readings, Day 5

Welcome back to Day 5 of Only ByPrayer’s thoughts on the Painted Advent devotional. Thanks for joining us. Sometimes I am tempted to gloss over Joseph’s part in the Christmas story and focus on others. But that means I’m missing such an important part of Jesus’ earthly life: His father.

December 14, 2017 7:31 am Jane VanOsdol Leave a Comment Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Holy Days & Holidays

Christmas To Do-ers List, Day 6: Protect Him

Christmas To Do-ers List Day 6:Protect Him  Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” Matthew 2:13 […]

December 16, 2015 4:00 am Jane VanOsdol 1 Comment Filed Under: Bible Studies, Christmas, Christmas To-Doers List, To Do-ers List

The Gifts of the Nativity Podcast

What can we learn from those God called to play a part in the birth of Jesus? Mary, the Magi, the shepherds, Joseph, and Jesus all have important gifts to give us as we seek to understand their roles in the story of the Nativity. Join Mary Kane and Jane VanOsdol of OnlyByPrayer.com as they […]

December 9, 2013 4:42 pm Jane VanOsdol Leave a Comment Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Holy Days & Holidays, Podcasts, Topical podcasts

The Blessing of Affliction by Mary Kane

During these troubled times, many people are facing trials and hardships. While this season of life may be difficult and painful, God promises to use it for your good. To do the study The Blessing of Affliction, just click on the link! Apples and Grapes by Boaz Yiftach http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/search.php?search=grapes&cat=&page=5&gid_search=

May 3, 2011 7:53 pm MaryK Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bible Studies, Daily Bible Studies

Mary and Joseph in the Christmas Story

Scripture: “Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.” Luke 2:4,5 NKJV Focus: I will never forget the […]

December 25, 2010 5:59 pm Jane VanOsdol Leave a Comment Filed Under: Blog, Christmas, Holy Days & Holidays

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