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Temptation Comes
Jesus was fully God, but He was also fully man.
Jan 26 • Carla Killough McClafferty
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Last week I wrote about John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness.
Jan 19 • Carla Killough McClafferty
John's Fearless Ministry
Except for His birth, and staying back in Jerusalem when He was twelve, scripture is silent about the years before Jesus was 30 years old.
Jan 12 • Carla Killough McClafferty
Have You Seen Jesus?
After the birth of Jesus, God had warned Joseph to take Him and Mary to Egypt because King Herod sought to take His life.
Jan 5 • Carla Killough McClafferty
The Road to Bethlehem
All the people of Israel would have known the prophecy that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem.
Dec 29, 2025 • Carla Killough McClafferty
Joseph Was Stunned
During the time of their betrothal, a couple was legally bound together even though they weren’t living as man and wife yet.
Dec 22, 2025 • Carla Killough McClafferty
Mary Had Some Explaining To Do
Mary had quickly accepted the news from Gabriel that the Holy Spirit would overshadow her and she would bear the Son of God.
Dec 15, 2025 • Carla Killough McClafferty
Mary Accepts Immediately
This week, I am continuing the series I began last week about the exchange between Gabriel and Mary.
Dec 8, 2025 • Carla Killough McClafferty
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Following Jesus through the twists and turns of life.

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