“Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?” Many Christmas carols mention, or even focus on, Mary the mother of Jesus. But Protestants would be hard-pressed to recall any significant teaching on her beyond the Christmas season. They just aren’t that into her. But, is that fair? In our haste to downplay Mary, what benefits have we missed? Protestants’ Problem with Mary The early church held Mary in great respect. In the first few... Read more