The Word Among Us

Advent 2017 Issue

Praying with Mary and the Angel

One way you can deepen your faith during Advent.

By: The Word Among Us

Praying with Mary and the Angel: One way you can deepen your faith during Advent. by The Word Among Us

One way you can deepen your faith during Advent is to take some time to read and ponder the Christmas stories in the Bible (Matthew 1:18–2:23; Luke 1:5–2:52). Let these stories tell you how deeply God wants to be with you. Let them show you the lengths to which he has gone to rescue you from sin and bring you to heaven.

You can begin by reading just a few verses from one of the stories. As you read, try to picture yourself at the scene. Maybe you will...

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