About
Mary B. Puplava began The Handmaiden in printed form in 1994 in response to a strong urge from the Lord to gather the writings of women and put them in a form to share with others. The quarterly newsletter was mailed around the world and became the source of bible study for missionaries, home fellowships, and women’s groups. Originally published in print form, The Handmaiden went into a period of dormancy. In the Fall of 1998, Mary began again to build The Handmaiden for the Internet. Her husband saw her work and asked that she build a site for his internet radio program, Financial Sense Newshour. Unfortunately, her work on The Handmaiden was put on the shelf for a while. She began The Handmaiden Blog in 2010. This final edition streamlines the original site.
Since retirement at the end of 2007, Mary enjoyed being a wife, mother of three sons with their wives, and Nana to six precious grandchildren. After 5 years of retirement, she returned to work on a full-time basis. On May 1, 2018, Mary was able to truly retire for good. By August 18th, she launched NanaLoveNotes.com and hoped to influence the world around her with wisdom, joy, and old-fashioned values. She attends Gathering Place Church and is involved in Women’s Ministries and the Prayer Team.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Mary joined a daily prayer call that reignited prayer and faith for families, cities, states, and the nation. On May 7, 2022, she felt a strong urge from Holy Spirit to “Live your faith life out loud” and began posting “Today I prayed about…” on social media.
On July 17, 2023, Mary was challenged by the Lord to write a book and began to spend “fifteen minutes a day with yellow pad and pen” as He had prompted. Several months later, she attended a writer’s workshop and a Masterclass following that. “Where Did ME Go? A One-Year Devotional to Rediscover You” was launched in October 2024.
Mary’s Life Verse: Acts 13:36
For David served God’s purpose for his generation.
Mary’s One-Year Devotional is now available. Order yours today!
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Devotional Website: Where Did Me Go?
Blog: nanalovenotes.com
