Can Martha have a Mary Christmas? : untangling expectations and truly experiencing Jesus / Brenda Poinsett. [print]

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-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ; ; It ; The most Martha time of the year Yes, Martha, there is a real Jesus Open before Christmas Too cumbered to see All I want for Christmas Do you hear what Martha hears? No good year blimp hovered overhead Silent nights make for holy nights Have yourself a Mary little Christmas The Christmas that changed all Christmases Happy birthday, Jesus Wise women follow the wise men Did Jesus get chiggers? Filling heart-baskets The mother who stole Christmas Let's go see We drew a circle that took Him in The power of shared words I heard her exclaim as we drove out of sight If I had been there Ring out the old, bring in some new "Doesn't that straw spill out on the carpet?" Martha's gift of grace It doesn't get any better than this "Oh, honey, the Lord surely smiled on us today".

The Christmas season can often be a time of great stress and pressure for women, who feel the weight of expectation for a "perfect" holiday from the many internal and external influences in their lives. The busyness of the time of year begins to overshadow the spiritual joy that can be found at the feet of Jesus. This practical and applicable book will help the "Martha" in each of us realize that she is entitled to the "Mary" time with Jesus that He desires. This series of 25 reflections will encourage the reader to see how she can have a "Mary" Christmas by discovering the joy of Christ this season. While focusing on Christmas themes in a lively and amusing manner, this book ministers to Martha's emotional and spiritual needs. Allow this book to teach you how to listen for Jesus this Christmas as you draw from Scripture and the real experiences of your peers. Interaction with your Savior during the tangled holiday season will no longer seem impossible!

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Born in Ramsey, Illinois, Brenda Poinsett earned her bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She then went on to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth where she received a master's degree in religious education. Since completing her education, Poinsett has taught, spoken, and written extensively. She has taught Bible literature, math, and sociology at high school and college levels, including working as an adjunct instructor in religious studies for Oakland City (Indiana) University. She has authored 14 books on topics ranging from prayer to dealing with depression. As a member of the National Speakers Association and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Poinsett is a frequent speaker on topics such as women in the Bible, spiritual transformation, and dealing with emotions. Passionate about sharing knowledge that changes lives, she organizes retreats and serves as women's ministry consultant for a missions organization in Missouri. Brenda and her husband, Bob, have three grown sons and reside in Union, Missouri.