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“…but served God with fastings and prayers night and day”  (Luke 2:37b). Anna believed in the power of prayer.  She devoted time in the Temple with “fastings and prayers night and day.”  God was the center of her joy.  She … Continue reading →

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Anna was a woman of faith.   … Continue reading →

“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years”  (Luke 2:37a). There is much debate over Anna’s age. The fact is, in spite of her age, she continued to glorify God. When it comes to working for the … Continue reading →

“…He has done what he said he would do”  (Zechariah 1:7b NLT). That phrase really jumped out at me this morning.  It’s like it was written in bold print or spotlighted with a high-intensity beam of light. It spoke to … Continue reading →

“Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning”  (2 John 6  NLT) Every commercial.  Every Hallmark movie.  Every retailer.  Every recipe.  Every children’s program. … Continue reading →

“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years…”  (Luke 2:37a). No matter how long a woman has been married, the death of her spouse turns her world upside down. Anna was very young and could have remarried.  … Continue reading →

“…she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity” (Luke 2:36b). All indications point to Anna as a normal little girl. At a very early age, according to custom, Anna’s dreams were … Continue reading →