The pastor smiled, his eyes twinkling with understanding. "Ah, María, 'Amen' is a Hebrew word that means 'so be it' or 'it is so.' When we say 'Amen,' we're affirming God's truth and sovereignty in our lives. It's a declaration of faith, a statement that we trust in His goodness and love."

"I've been reading my Bible, and I keep seeing this phrase 'Amen, amen' everywhere," María said. "What does it mean? Why is it so important?"

From that day on, whenever María read her Bible, she felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She knew that every time she saw the phrase "Amen, amen," she was being reminded of God's faithfulness and love.