title: Dear Mary: Lessons From the Mother of Jesus for the Modern Mom
author:  Sarah Jakes 
description: I am learning that many of the rights and wrongs of motherhood come down to what we believe to be true. If we are wise, we will build children with only the bricks God hands us, not the rocks life has thrown at us. We will choose to believe God. No statistic, employer, bank statement, or matter of paternity can rob us of our promise. Unless we choose to believe it can.<BR><BR>We can't <i>tell </i>our children how to believe. We can only <i>demonstrate</i> how. I once believed in fear. I even believed in pain. I began to doubt love. I saw my hope slipping away, but then I was reminded that I had little eyes watching and small hearts in my hands. I may not be the best math tutor they'll ever have. I can't guarantee each meal will be a hit. But I pray each day that I will model a walk of faith for them and all those with whom I'm connected.<BR><BR>--Sarah Jakes
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  #  Mary  
  
  The Mother Of Jesus
  
    
  
    
  
  Dr. Ana Méndez Ferrell
  
    
  
    
  
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  Voice of The Light Ministries
  
  
  DEDICATION
  
    
  
  I dedicate this book to my dear Heavenly Father, to whom I owe all things, and
  to Jesus Christ, my savior who brought me out of darkness and revealed His
  light to me. I will always be thankful for giving me His Spirit, his wisdom,
  health, and all the riches of His glory to share His love and power with
  others.
  
  
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  MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS  
  
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