… who can hold onto her children while letting them go;
… who puts a tranquil home ahead of an immaculate house;
… who knows a kind act will be remembered longer than an easy word;
… whose sense of humor is alive and well;
… who really believes that prayer changes things;
… whose faith in the future sweetens [...]

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Yes, “count your blessings, name them one by one” in February? Yes, in February and March, and …
Thanking God for His countless blessings is not something we do just in November at Thanksgiving, but EVERY day! Take a look at Philippians 4:4 (The Message): “Celebrate God all day, every day, I mean, revel in Him!” [...]

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Eleven years after the shooting at Columbine, we just had another shooting this afternoon at a middle school in the same general area, here in Colorado. Thankfully, the two students’ injuries are determined not to be life-threatening and the gunman was immediately apprehended. But, still, fear runs rampant.
Most would agree, we live in uncertain times. [...]

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“Because God orders our steps, we can always be assured that there is enough time in each day to do His will. He sets the pace. He is never anxious. His purpose is for us to move in rest, live in peace, abound in joy, and depend totally on Him to accomplish, through us, all [...]

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A great mix to make up and keep on your counter for when your girlfriends drop in for a visit!
2/3 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate drink mix
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 tsp. nutmeg
Mix ingredients together and store in a jar. To make individual servings, add 3 Tbsp. mix to 6 [...]

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The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we pray.
From E.M. Bounds …
“As every day demands its bread, so every day demands its prayer. No amount of praying done [...]

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Some people have a job in the church. Others get involved in a ministry. What’s the difference? Ponder the following…

If you’re doing it because no one else will, it’s a job. If you’re doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry.
If you do it only so long as it doesn’t interfere with other activities, [...]

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There are two people in the world: the kind who get all the credit and the ones who do all the work. Be in the latter group. There’s less competition!

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A best friend is always there,
whether you need advice,
or a pep talk, or even a shoulder to cry on.
A best friend listens with her heart
and is always honest with you,
even though the truth may not be what you want to hear.
A best friend knows all your secrets,
understands your fears,
shares your dreams.
A best friend [...]

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Psalm 8:1-2
New International VersionO LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
New Living Translation
O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills [...]

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