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One day, Jesus received news that his older cousin, John the Baptizer, had been beheaded by Herod the tetrarch. His grief must have been immense. As any of us might do when hearing of the death of a loved one, Jesus wanted to be alone. “When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself.” (Matthew 14:13a) As a human, Jesus needed to process the news of His cousin’s death. He would not be given the chance to do this. “But when the multitudes hea

She’s been on the earth for over 80 years and has a practical wisdom that only comes through time, suffering and spending time with the Lord Jesus Christ. She loves people, so when she baked the blueberry pie she did it with a mind to limit the sugar…so it would be healthier for those who ate it. Miss Mary walked in from the kitchen to the dining room holding a nice sized piece of that pie in her hand, taking a bite from it as she walked along. No plate. No napkin. Just that