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Maria Wolf

María Wolf fue escritora de la American Bible Society y tiene más de 20 años de experiencia como periodista. Ella es soprano de formación clásica que usa su don de música para ministrar a las congregaciones de Santa Gertrudis en West Conshohocken, Pa., y Madre de la Divina Providencia en King of Prussia, Pa.

Maria Wolf is a writer at American Bible Society and has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist. She is a classically trained soprano who uses her gift of music to minister to the congregations of St. Gertrude in West Conshohocken, Pa., and Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia, Pa.

7 Bible Verses for When You’re Down and Disappointed
July 11th, 2014

7 Bible Verses for When You’re Down and Disappointed

Maria Wolf

When life hits us hard, were bound to feel disappointed and discouraged. Maybe you lost your job, and you cant pay your rent. Maybe youve tried to salvage a relationship, but its broken beyond repair. Or a loved one with cancer went through treatment only to find that ...

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5 Love Letters from God
July 10th, 2014

5 Love Letters from God

Maria Wolf

There’s nothing more special than a love letter--words thatgift us with the knowledge that someone cares just for us. That someone loves us just the way we are, with ouraccomplishments, our failures, our hopes, our dreams, our highs, our lows. We looked through the Bible to find ...

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Q&A With Christian Hip Hop Artist Tedashii
July 3rd, 2014

Q&A With Christian Hip Hop Artist Tedashii

Maria Wolf

Hip hop Christianartist Tedashii knows what it’s like to walk the road of pain and suffering.Last year, his one-year-old son died, and he was left with a shattered heart. His fourth album-- Below Paradise-- conveys much of hisdifficult journey during the past year. We interviewedTedashii, an ...

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How do I recover from grief?
June 27th, 2014

How do I recover from grief?

Maria Wolf

In the span of a few days, Dr. Jo Clifford’s life waschanged forever. Her son committed suicide, and she was fired from her jobtwo weeks after that. She went into a closet, shut the door and wept. But something unexpected happened: She met God ...

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God is Ever-Faithful, Always Loving
June 20th, 2014

God is Ever-Faithful, Always Loving

Maria Wolf

Shortly after the birth of her ninth child, Lisa* noticed achange in her husband: Ted* seemed aloof, disconnected, fault-finding. He didnt seem to like anything I said or did, says Lisa.He wasnt happy with my presence, even. Lisa repeatedly asked Ted to tell herwhat was wrong, but he ...

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Raising Siblings as Friends
June 18th, 2014

Raising Siblings as Friends

Maria Wolf

Siblings can be the greatest of friends. Or the greatest of enemies. Many biblical stories demonstrate the latter--and its disastrous consequences. Cain is jealous of Gods favor on Abel and kills him. Jacob tricks his brother Esau out of his inheritance, sisters Leah and Rachel compete for ...

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Are Marriage and Family a Woman’s Highest Calling?
June 5th, 2014

Are Marriage and Family a Woman’s Highest Calling?

Maria Wolf

Does every woman in the church need to be married withchildren in order to lead a happy, fulfilling life? Certainly not. But many single women may feel pressure to comply with whatthe church often upholds as an ideal state of womanhood. Kate Wallace is a single ...

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5 Ways to Foster Faith in Your Kids
June 3rd, 2014

5 Ways to Foster Faith in Your Kids

Maria Wolf

How do you nurture faith in your children? It doesnt happen overnight, says child expert Margi McCombs, PhD. It takes time, intention and a willingness to make God and the Gospel part of your familys identity. Dr. McCombs offers five ways to help you make faith a ...

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