Chapter 21 – Dealing with Distress
Zebina sat by Seth while Joash hurried off to tell the neighbors about the death of his father. Still stunned, Zebina reached for Seth's limp hand and wept all the…
Chapter 20 – Heartbreak
Zebina thought she had heard Seth crying out, but when she heard Joash's voice yelling, "Papa, Papa," she knew something was wrong. She rushed out the door and saw Joash…
Chapter 19 – Settling In
Seth, Zebina, and Joash began to settle in their new town of Nain. They met a few neighbors and developed their daily routines. Seth and Joash continued working the field…
Chapter 18 – Nain
The family wagon wobbled this way and that as old Orion, their ox, pulled it along. Seth plodded along beside Orion while he held the rope fastened around the ox's…
Chapter 17 – Moving Day
Zebina spent many hours with Mary during the next two weeks, mostly to help her as she faced the changes in her life without Joseph; but also, Zebina felt the…
A word from Joyce
Dear Readers, This is one of those occasional in-between Thursdays when I like to think further with you about an aspect of our Mary/Zebina story. One reader asked if the…
Chapter 16 – Weeping With Mary
Joash came running, tears streaming down his face. "Mama, Mama!" Zebina dropped her broom. "What is it?" she asked, grasping both his shoulders. "I went to talk to Jesus to…
Chapter 15 – Saying Goodbye
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…
Chapter 14 – Facing the Future
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…
A word from Joyce
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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