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Mary Geisen is the author of Brave Faith: A 31 Day Devotional Journey. She is a blogger, a speaker, a lover of coffee and deep, soul-filled conversations. Her greatest joys are her roles as a mom, mother-in-love, and Mimi. As a writer and follower of Jesus, God has led her through wilderness seasons, taught her how to walk in brave faith, and has drawn her into closer relationship with Him. Mary wants to live in a way that others are empowered to walk in brave faith through their own in-between, middle seasons of life.

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Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus is the Light of the World. We say it. We sing it. Then we read it, and we proclaim it to others.

During the winter, I am more likely to reflect on the truth that Jesus is the light. Now that we have entered the season of Lent, my thoughts drift toward the dichotomy of light and dark that we read about in Scripture.

God sent His only Son, Jesus, to be the light for His people. The world was f

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	The Advent Narrative: The Life You Didn't Know You Were Already Living 4.86 avg rating — 37 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Great Big Beautiful Life

by Emily Henry (Goodreads Author)

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Never Alone: Stories of Invitation & Connection

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Mary Geisen said: " In Sue Donaldson’s new book, Never Alone: Stories of Invitation & Connection, I feel like I am sitting across the table from Sue having an ordinary conversation. Through her master storytelling, she leads the reader to a place of feeling seen and kno ...more "

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I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy (Small Habits and Mindset Shifts to Find Contentment and Joy in Life) (Early Christmas Gift Ideas)

by Kate Strickler

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