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Daily Bread- What We Bring Back July 25, 2017John F. Burns spent forty years covering world events for The New York Times. In an article written after his retirement in 2015, Burns recalled the words of a close friend and fellow journalist who was dying of cancer. “Never forget,” his colleague said, “It’s not how far you’ve traveled; it’s what you’ve brought back.” Psalm 37 could be considered David’s […]David C. McCasland
- Building Community July 24, 2017“Community” is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives, says Henri Nouwen. Often we surround ourselves with the people we most want to live with, which forms a club or a clique, not a community. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard work to form a community. The Christian church was the first institution […]Philip Yancey
- Didn’t Get Credit? July 23, 2017Hollywood musicals were wildly popular during the 1950s and ’60s, and three actresses in particular—Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, and Deborah Kerr—thrilled viewers with their compelling performances. But a huge part of the appeal of these actresses was the breathtaking singing that enhanced their acting. In fact, the classic films’ successes were actually du […]Cindy Hess Kasper
- What We Bring Back July 25, 2017
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- The One July 25, 2017The trailer for the epic World War II movie Saving Private Ryan contains these words: “In the last great invasion of the last great war, the greatest challenge for eight men was saving . . . one.” Jesus similarly told a parable about a shepherd who searched for one lost lamb. “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he […]Jeff Olson
- A Word to the Wealthy July 24, 2017When Robert Edmiston lost his job in the early 1970s, he used the money he received in severance pay to start International Motors. Edmiston went on to become one of the wealthiest business owners in the UK and one of the country’s most generous philanthropists. As a believer in Jesus, he felt compelled to use his wealth to start religious and educational ch […]Ruth O'Reilly-Smith
- Not a Sprint July 23, 2017In 1983, a sixty-one-year-old potato farmer named Cliff Young showed up for a grueling, weeklong ultramarathon from Sydney to Melbourne—in overalls and work boots. He shuffled off the starting line as the much younger and athletic runners sprinted ahead. Soon he was miles behind. Spectators feared for his health. But that night, as the other runners slept, C […]Mike Wittmer
- The One July 25, 2017
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just a thought….words
Dont mix bad words with your bad mood. You’ll have many opportunities to change a mood, but you’ll never get the opportunity to replace the words you spoke.
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External Causes of Discouragement by charles stanley
External Causes of Discouragement Colossians 3:21 Discouragement can hit us from many angles, depleting our energy and productivity. Wise believers will learn to detect its sources in order to avoid this paralyzing effect. Today, let’s examine some external causes. 1. … Continue reading
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a Letter from GOD….
My Dear Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Ps 139:1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2) I am familiar with all your ways. (Psalm 139:3) Even the … Continue reading
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ALPHABETS OF HAPPINESS
ALPHABETS OF HAPPINESS * A–Accept * Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions. *B–Break Away * Break away from everything that stands in the … Continue reading
The Results of Insecurity by charles stanley
The Results of Insecurity Psalm 143:8 We’ve already seen some of the areas where insecurity shows up. Now we need to turn our attention to its effects. To start, insecure people have difficulty establishing good, lasting relationships. They simply cannot … Continue reading
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Time to Rest
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. Psalm 23:2-3 Whether we’re traveling or just making it to the end of a busy week, it’s probably time for some weekend … Continue reading
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ABC’s of MULTICULTURE
ABC’s of MULTICULTURE A is for AWARENESS of those around us B is for BEAUTY for all people C is for CARING about each other D is for DIGNITY that we all possess E is for ETHNICITY of which we … Continue reading
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YOU ASK WHY I FOLLOW THIS JESUS?
YOU ASK WHY I FOLLOW THIS JESUS? You ask why I follow this Jesus? Why I love Him the way I do? When the world’s turned away from His teachings And the people who serve Him are few. … Continue reading
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