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Continue reading →: Christmas Hope in the Midst of ConflictFrom Bethlehem to the Nations: SAT-7 Shares Christ’s Birth Christmas is a season of light, joy, and celebration, but for many across the Middle East and North Africa, it is also a season shadowed by conflict, displacement, and poverty. In the midst of these realities, SAT-7 is faithfully broadcasting the…
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Continue reading →: AdventAs I’ve reviewed several descriptions of Advent, a common thread of thought is that of a time of reflection looking forward in preparation. We celebrate the birth and first coming of Christ as well as look forward with preparation in mind for the second coming of our Lord Jesus. In…
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Continue reading →: More Christmas recipesHave you tried the peppernuts yet from our last newsletter? They are called “pay-pa-nates” in Low German, or Plaudietsch, which my character, Gertie, would have been speaking. I tried the extra suggestions to make the process go easier, and it did! After the dough had been in the refrigerator for…
Marilynn Lester
The journey never ends…
He who began a good work in you shall perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:6
Current Project…
The Long Trek
A story about a family walking alone from Danzig, Prussia, to Chortiza, Southern Russia, in the early 1800’s. Napoleon and his soldiers are dominating the countryside. Gypsies are roaming by clans from place to place. The main character, Gertie, has a lot to process in dealing with people outside her comfortable Mennonite community and learning to forgive people withiin her home community. Her desire to reflect the love of Christ puts a challenging perspective on her encounters with other people.
Hello,
I’m Marilynn
God knew me before the world was even created. He planned for me and created me in my mother’s womb. He caused many experiences, past and present, to weave into my life. I can trace my roots as far back as the Mennonites in the Reformation. This rich history makes me the person I am today. And God is still working on me. He will not give up teaching me new things until I see Him in glory.
I invite you to join me on this journey of development.
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In 212 instances out of 250 the most influential person (in an individual’s life) had been a woman. – Eugenia Price, Woman to Woman.
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