Tag: Anna
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Journey to the Manger: Anna
As my family continues our Journey to the Manger, we stopped by the Temple and met an old woman named Anna. At the age of 84, God gave Anna a beautiful gift. Anna had lived in the Temple for decades. She became a widow seven years into her marriage, and spent every waking moment in the…
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Recognizing Jesus
Christmas Countdown Day 20 focused on the temple. After Jesus was eight days old, His parents took Him to the temple to be dedicated to the Lord. While there, two people met the new family and recognized Jesus for who He really was: the Son of God. Simeon held Jesus in his arms and proclaimed…