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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.

5 Stories of Jesus Healing the Sick
September 18th, 2014

5 Stories of Jesus Healing the Sick

Maria Wolf

Reading biblical stories about Jesus’ power to heal always heartens and encourages me. I think of the woman with the hemorrhage who’s healed simply by touching his garment. I picture the blind man at the pool of Siloam, his sight restored after Jesus put mud on his eyes. ...

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5 Old Testament Heroes Who Answered God’s Call
September 16th, 2014

5 Old Testament Heroes Who Answered God’s Call

Maria Wolf

The Old Testament is replete with stories of people who achieved amazing feats. But were so familiar with these stories that we may overlook the real message—that God called them to faithful service. Moses: The Escape Artist When his mother set him adrift in a basket ...

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7 Bible Verses That Teach Us to Be Thankful
September 12th, 2014

7 Bible Verses That Teach Us to Be Thankful

Maria Wolf

Scriptures invites us to thank God in all circumstances. That’s easy to do when things are going our way. But it’s a lot harder when things aren’t. How can we thank God when a loved one has cancer? Or when we lose our job? Or our marriage ...

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How Did Jesus Treat the Women of His Day?
September 2nd, 2014

How Did Jesus Treat the Women of His Day?

Maria Wolf

The women of first century Palestine weren’t highly revered—until Jesus came along. This carpenter from Nazareth upended expectations about who women are and how they should be treated. Stories of widows, wives, sinners, Samaritans, loyal friends and faithful companions pepper the pages of the Gospels. Jesus—in the ...

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8  Ways Jesus Reveals His Identity to Us
August 29th, 2014

8 Ways Jesus Reveals His Identity to Us

Maria Wolf

Our names have special meaning. When we were born, our parents gave each of us a name that identifies who we are and who we will be. Jesus, too, was gifted with a name when he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in Mary’s womb. It is a ...

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Can Prayer Ease Anxiety?
August 26th, 2014

Can Prayer Ease Anxiety?

Maria Wolf

Dont worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And Gods peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6, 7 (GNTD) ...

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7 Scripture Verses for When You’re Stressed Out
August 15th, 2014

7 Scripture Verses for When You’re Stressed Out

Maria Wolf

Your company isn’t doing well financially and is laying off employees. You may be next. Your husband is unhappy at work and comes home angry, impatient and irritable. You’ve just had a biopsy for a suspicious lump, and you’re awaiting test results. ...

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Fighting Cancer with Faith
August 14th, 2014

Fighting Cancer with Faith

Maria Wolf

Mara and Mike had big plans for their future and for their children. They moved from the inner city and bought a small townhouse in the suburbs of Virginia. Mike secured a solid-paying job, the family found a loving church community, and the kids were happy in their ...

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