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Tuesday Read: September 8 - The Nativity of Mary
Today the church celebrates the Nativity of Mary - one of only three birth dates commemorated in the Christian calendar (Jesus on December 25, John the Baptist on June 24, and Mary on September 8). While Scripture records nothing about Mary's birth, Christian tradition dating to the second
My Soul Glorifies the Lord
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. Mary's song celebrates what I do through ordinary people who trust Me. You don't have to be extraordinary - just
Monday Prayer: Work as Worship
Father, I confess I often view work as necessary drudgery rather than opportunity for worship. I drag myself through tasks, do minimum required, count down to weekends. I've divided life into "sacred" (church, prayer, ministry) and "secular" (work, chores, errands), treating most of my wak
Monday Read: Labor Day Weekend - Work as Worship
In the United States, Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September, making this a three-day weekend for many. The holiday began in the late 1800s as recognition of labor movements fighting for better working conditions - eight-hour workdays, weekends off, safer factories, fair wages. W