A Sword To Pierce Her Heart: Mary At The Foot Of The Cross

Send us Fan MailHave you ever considered the strength and fortitude it would take as a mother to follow a child to his appointed time of sacrifice and death?  Do you know what it's like as a mother to lose a child who's purpose in life was to risk their lives to protect others?  A woman's faith is embedded in her ability to bring life into the world and protect it with all the wisdom and power she can muster.  Perhaps there is no better example than Mary herself, the mother of The Savior of mankind.On this week's episode of Growing Together, we have a very special guest.  Our long time co-host and friend, Syd, returns to the show to join us on our last message for the Easter season!  Nic and Dale are getting a break this week, although still ever present, as Margie and Syd share their thoughts on motherhood and what it means to protect their children in the most extraordinary situations.  Their perspectives are deep and heartfelt, full of passion and fire as they share their love for their own children and what it would be like to have that relationship threatened.We learn that God's plan is never based on a whim.  Mary was chosen for her strength, wisdom, faith, and devotion.  Her qualifications did not rest on the simple fact that she was a virgin.  God knew his choice must be placed on a mother that could see the savior of the world through each stage of his life from beginning to end.  It had to be a woman who could not only nurse the child, but could stand up to him and voice her persuasion that the time was right for Jesus to reveal his purpose to the world.  She had to be able to set aside her own grief when the trial was upon him, and carry through by his side to his death on the cross.  Interesting questions are raised here.  Do women worship different than men?  Should women be appointed as pastors?  These and so much more are answered in this very important meeting of the minds on Growing Together.  Our mission is to bring people to Christ one episode at a time.  The great commission is a journey, and it doesn't have to be boring.  If you are looking for fresh perspectives with a down to earth feel, this is the show for you.  Give it a listen and we guarantee you will keep coming back to join us.  Have a great week!  Please share with a friend or loved one!