The Alabaster Jar has become so closely associated with Mary Magdalene, that simply mentioning the container automatically makes one think of the woman who is so often pictured carrying it. One of the foremost books written about Mary Magdalene is The Woman with the Alabaster Jar by Margaret Starbird. We assume the jar contained the anointing oil that Luke 7:36-50 says Mary … [Read more...] about What was in the Alabaster Jar?
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Please don’t be terrified of the Terroir
I lay some blame on the Monty Python comedians, whose satire sometimes poked fun at rude French waters and annoying wine snobs. It's no wonder there are folks who have never been to Europe who feel intimidated or awkward when they consider traveling to foreign places that are outside of their comfort zones. It's true that, when you visit and experience the South of France … [Read more...] about Please don’t be terrified of the Terroir
An Immersive Experience in a Medieval French Village
In the Occitanie region in southern France, Alet-les-Bains is more than picturesque and historic. This medieval village is mystical. It's name means "the Chosen Place," and such historic characters as Charlemagne and Nostradamus came to Alet because of its healing energies and the "magical elixir water" it is famous for. That's why Kathleen McGowan chose Alet as the … [Read more...] about An Immersive Experience in a Medieval French Village