December 2011

Another Look at HIV/AIDS

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I was taking one last look at my December Missions Mosaic , and I reread the Life Hurts article on HIV/AIDS.

Magi Wisdom

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In Mathew 2:1–12 we read the “Visit of the Magi.” These Magi studied the stars and perhaps the Scriptures along with other ancient writings.

Missionaries Give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

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Have you ever considered that missionaries also contribute to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®? Here's how we did it when we were missionaries in Latvia.

“Found with Child”

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Matthew 1:18–25 tells us Mary was “found to be with child.” Matthew records this followed her return from a visit with her cousin Elizabeth. But how was Jesus’ prenatal presence found? Was there already the glow of pregnancy on Mary’s face as she returned home? Were there subtle womanly changes? Did Mary sit down with her parents and tell the angel story?

Genealogy Theology

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Genealogy and family trees held little relevance for me as a young woman. I skimmed through the genealogies in Chronicles with a “ho hum” failing to appreciate the importance of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus.

Plans for Me?

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When I was growing up, one of the most popular verses to memorize was Jeremiah 29:11-12.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (NIV).

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