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Chapter 15 – Saying Goodbye

  • Post author:Joyce Cordell
  • Post published:February 23, 2023
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The next morning, Zebina awoke before Seth and Joash. She wandered out to the garden and, with a wisp of sadness, she admired her healthy bounty of vegetables. How many…

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Chapter 14 – Facing the Future

  • Post author:Joyce Cordell
  • Post published:February 9, 2023
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Though exausted, Seth was glad to see his loving family after his long trip to Nain and back home again. Zabina had prepared a hearty meal and Joash was full…

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A word from Joyce

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  • Post published:February 2, 2023
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Thank you to many who gave me feedback on the story of Zebina and Mary. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Most of you are okay with the every-other week blogs,…

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Chapter 13 – To Move or Not

  • Post author:Joyce Cordell
  • Post published:January 26, 2023
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Zebina felt like she was in a dream world or more like a lonely world of dread as she waited for Seth to return from his trip south to look…

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Checking in with readers

  • Post author:Joyce Cordell
  • Post published:January 19, 2023
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Just checking in with you to get some feedback. First, what do you think about the story of Zebina and Mary and their families? Secondly, what do you think of…

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Chapter 12 – Seth Has New Ideas

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  • Post published:January 12, 2023
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Hot and tired, Seth drug himself in from the wheatfield and said, "I work and sweat all day trying to clear the stones from this rocky soil and still have…

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My author note to you –

  • Post author:Joyce Cordell
  • Post published:December 29, 2022
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I hope this on-going story gave you a new perspective for your Christmas this year. Quite possibly Mary had a friend like Zebina with whom she could share her heart,…

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Chapter 11 – Jesus’ Explanation

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  • Post published:December 22, 2022
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Joash hardly played with his friends the next day after Jesus went missing. Zebina gave him a hug. "I'm concerned about Jesus, too. We must trust that God will help…

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The Light of God’s Glory (O.T.)

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  • Post published:December 14, 2022
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              As we enter the Christnas season, let's explore what the glory of God is like. This week, thoughts from the Old Testament. My…

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Chapter 10 – Where is Jesus?

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  • Post published:December 1, 2022
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Once Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth with young Jesus, Zebina and Mary quickly renewed their longtime friendship. Mary had born another son and a daughter, but Joash latched on…

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