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Mary realized Jesus was coming to die on the cross

and she wanted to do something for him to show her love.

Mary demonstrated her love for Jesus in an extravagant way.

Many were surprised but Pastor Greg Lori says she actually said a good example.

The more we discover about what Jesus has done for us will cause us to want to do more for him.

The Bible says we love him because he first loved us.

This is the day when the lost I found.

This is the day for a new beginning.

Amazing grace of us. Day for a new beginning.

Amazing grace and sweet the sound.

Again you hear and the angels are singing.

This is the day the day when life begins.

If the gift someone gives you is modest,

your expression of thanks can likewise be modest.

When the gift is extraordinary, a modern etiquette

expert says keep the level of the thank you near the level of the kindness you received.

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Lorry takes us to a memorable moment in Jesus

ministry. When gratitude was extended him at such a generous level, it drew attention

and even criticism from the disciples.

But Pastor Greg explains Jesus commended Mary.

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