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  • The Anchor Holds

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    By Ray Boltz


    I have journeyed through the long, dark night
    Out on the open sea,
    By faith alone, sight unknown,
    And yet His eyes were watching me.


    The Anchor holds, though the ship is battered.
    The Anchor holds, though the sails are torn.
    Well I [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:27am EST
    by Miranda

  • The Haven of Rest

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    By Henry L. Gilmour

    My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea,
    So burdened with sin and distressed,
    Till I heard a sweet voice, saying, “Make Me your choice”;
    And I entered the “Haven of Rest”!


    I’ve anchored my soul in the “Haven of Rest,”
    [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:20am EST
    by Miranda

  • We Have An Anchor

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    by Charles R. Swindoll
    Hebrews 6:19

    The word picture of an anchor is used often in ancient literature, but it's used only once in the New Testament in picturing hope as an anchor for our soul. Lots of hymns and gospel songs make use of [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:14am EST
    by Miranda

  • October

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    O hushed October morning mild,
    Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;
    Tomorrow's wind, if it be wild,
    Should waste them all.
    The crows above the forest call;
    Tomorrow they may form and go.
    O hushed October morning mild,
    Begin the hours of this day [...]
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    Posted: October 28, 2009, 7:40pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Short and Sweet

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    James 4:13-17

    Average life spans are shorter than most of us realize. For instance, a face-lift lasts only six to ten years; a dollar bill lasts for only eighteen months; a painted line on the road remains only three to four months; and a [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

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    "This recipe was inspired by a favorite dish served at the former Sweetbriar restaurant in Gadsden, Alabama," says reader Linda Banning. Serve it with assorted crackers and grapes for a filling lunch or a delicious brunch contribution.

    Yield: Makes 4 servings

    Ingredients
    1/2 [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 7:01am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Cream Cheese Brownies

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    Courtesy of Cooking Light MagazineYield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 brownie)
    Ingredients
    Filling:
    1/3 cup sugar
    1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
    2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 large egg white
    Brownies:
    Cooking spray
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:56am EDT
    by Miranda

  • James 5:16

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    James 5:16 (King James Version)
    The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:53am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Life, Love, Chocolate

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    An entry I read on a favorite blog caught my eye. It was the morning of his ninth wedding anniversary. Not having a lot of money, the writer ran out to get his wife, Heidi, their favorite French pastry—pain au chocolat. After sprinting several miles, he arrived home, exhausted, to [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:51am EDT
    by Miranda

  • 25 Secrets of Endless Love

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    We remember the moments in life, not the days.Face-to-face conversations don't work by phone.Gifts are not a substitute for caring.People are not yo-yos. Drop them, and they may not return.When kids are ready to talk, be ready to listen.An ounce of love outweighs a pound of promises.You can prepare your' [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:45am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Stillness

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    Be still, and know that I am God....~~ Psalm 46:10 KJV ~~

    Are you so busy that you rush through the day with scarcely a single moment for quiet contemplation and prayer? If so, it's time to reorder your priorities.

    If we are to maintain righteous minds and [...]
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    Posted: June 14, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Lemon Bar Trifle

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    Ingredients:

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 cup chopped pecans
    1 cup butter, melted

    LEMON LAYER:

    1-1/2 cups sugar
    1/4 cup cornstarch
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1-3/4 cups cold water
    3 egg yolks, beaten
    2/3 cup lemon juice
    2 tablespoons butter
    4 teaspoons [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • BBQ Chicken and Strawberry Salad

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    Ingredients
    4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    (1 lb.) 1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
    1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
    2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half
    1/2 cup sliced red onions
    1/2 cup KRAFT Light Ranch Dressing

    Directions

    HEAT [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 5:34pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • A New Sense of Joy

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    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. ~~ Matthew 11:29-30 ~~

    Even the most inspired Christian women can, from time to [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Do You Need Wisdom?

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    James 1:5

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Balance

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    by Charles R. Swindoll
    1 Kings 9:3-5

    Both adversity and prosperity confront our equilibrium, but prosperity is perhaps the more challenging test. Today we look at another biblical person who rose to the top and kept his balance. The classic example is David. According to the last three verses [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Reach For His Hand

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    The Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you.~~Deuteronomy 31:8 ~~

    Once many years ago when I was going through a dark period I prayed and prayed, but the heavens seemed to be brass. I felt as though God had disappeared and that [...]
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    Posted: March 08, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Think with Discernment

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Proverbs 3:21-22; Philippians 1:9-10

    Discernment is essential. Undiscerning love spawns and invites more heresy than any of us are ready to believe. One of the tactics of survival when facing "the flaming arrows of the evil one" (Ephesians 6:16) is to make certain we [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 3:12pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Faith

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    Faith is not a storm cellar to which men and women can flee for refuge from the storms of life. It is, instead, an inner force that gives them the strength to face those storms and their consequences with serenity of spirit.

    ~ Sam J. Ervin, Jr. ~[...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 8:18pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Master

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    There is a thread of truth woven through the opinions of man, but the truth of the Master Weaver is absolute.

    ~by Roger C. Hall~ [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 8:12pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Bread Pudding

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    Courtesy of Paula Deen
    Ingredients:
    2 cups granulated sugar
    5 large beaten eggs
    2 cups milk
    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
    1 cup packed light brown sugar
    1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 7:59pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Beatty's Chocolate Cake Recipe

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    Cake Ingredients: Butter, for greasing the pans 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 cups sugar 3/4 cups good cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 11:07pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Thought for Today

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    "Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew."

    Saint Francis de Sales [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 11:01pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Whole Wheat Bread or Rolls

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    Ingredients:2 tbsp. yeast2 c. lukewarm water (16 oz.)1/4 c. honey (2 oz.)3/4 c. olive oil (6 oz.)2 fresh eggs6 c. whole wheat flour2 tsp. salt
    Dissolve yeast in water and honey for about 5 minutes. Place all ingredients in mixing bowl and knead until [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 10:57pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Vegetable Beef Soup

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    Courtesy of Lady & Sons (Paula Deen)

    Ingredients:

    2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if using chuck roast)
    2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef short ribs or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck roast*
    4 quarts cold water
    1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 10:52pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Flying the Flag of Joy

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Proverbs 15:13, 15

    Solomon left us many statements about the value of joy in his book of Proverbs. Yesterday we read: "A joyful heart is good medicine, / But a broken spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). Take a quick look at a [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 10:48pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Priorities of Spiritual Nourishment

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    1 Timothy 4:6; Psalm 55:22

    No one can deny the importance of nutrition. Our level of energy, our ability to cope with life's challenges, and even our mental attitude are directly linked to the proper intake of the right foods eaten regularly and in' [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2009, 10:25am EST
    by Miranda

  • How to Use Apples

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    Roast a juicy chicken: The next time you roast a chicken, stuff an apple inside the bird before placing it in the roasting pan. When it's done cooking, toss the apple. Your roasted chicken will be juicy and delicious.

    Keep cakes fresh: A' [...]
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    Posted: February 04, 2009, 10:43pm EST
    by Miranda

  • The Washing of Water...with the Word

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Psalm 51:1-10

    When our four children were young, we often spent our vacation weeks each summer camping together. We owned one of those tent campers on wheels, which we pulled behind our car to various campsites. One of our favorite spots was [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 8:03pm EST
    by Miranda

  • The Value of a Positive Attitude

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Philippians 2:3-5

    Several years ago I determined to deal with my attitude. I found myself getting pretty testy, even argumentative at times. Our children were young and often had needs that required my time and attention. More often than I'd like to admit,' [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 9:20am EST
    by Miranda

  • Tidings of Great Joy

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    And there were shepherds
    living out in the fields nearby,
    keeping watch over their flocks at night.
    An angel of the Lord appeared to them,
    and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
    and they were terrified.

    But the angel said [...]
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    Posted: December 24, 2008, 8:16am EST
    by Miranda

  • Christmas is for Love

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    Author Unknown, Source Unknown

    Christmas is for love. It is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for reuniting with family and friends, for tinsel and brightly decorated packages. But mostly, Christmas is for love. I had not believed this until a small [...]
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    Posted: December 22, 2008, 10:48pm EST
    by Miranda

  • Generosity

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    by Charles R. Swindoll - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

    Reflect on God's gifts to you. In case you need a little help, read through Psalm 103.

    "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and'" [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2008, 7:08pm EST
    by Miranda

  • True Thanksgiving

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    Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!~~ Psalm 107:1 ~~The Pilgrim Fathers who landed at Plymouth in America in 1620 knew nothing of the bountiful prosperity that so many people enjoy today. During that first long winter, seven times as many graves [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2008, 7:32am EST
    by Miranda

  • His Grace is Sufficient

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    By Mosie Lister

    Many times I'm tried and tested
    As I travel day by day
    `Oft I meet with pain and sorrow
    And there's trouble in the way
    But I have a sweet assurance
    That my soul, the Lord will lead
    And in Him there is strength for every [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2008, 11:05am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Psalms 55:22

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    Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2008, 11:04am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Psalms 3:5

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    I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2008, 11:03am EDT
    by Miranda

  • The Devoted Son

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    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others adorned the walls of their [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2008, 11:15pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Philippians 4:4

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    Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2008, 11:10pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Because He Lives

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    God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
    He came to love, heal, and forgive.
    He lived and died to buy my pardon,
    An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

    Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
    Because He lives, All fear is gone.
    Because I [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
    by Miranda

  • Romans 8:1

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    There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.


    [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2008, 7:56am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars

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    Yield: 20 bars (serving size: 1 bar)
















    Ingredients

    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    3/4 [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2008, 7:46am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Champion Chicken Parmesan

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    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half, 1 cup sauce, 1/4 cup cheese, and 3/4 cup pasta)
    Ingredients
    Tomato sauce:
    1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup)
    1 cup boiling water
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2008, 7:42am EDT
    by Miranda

  • A God of Infinite Possibilities

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    We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair...~~ 2 Corinthians 4:8

    As we travel the roads of life, all of us are confronted with streets that seem to be dead ends. We may become discouraged. After all, we live in [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2008, 7:23am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Isaiah 46:4

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    Even to your old age, I am He,
    And even to gray hairs I will carry you!
    I have made, and I will bear;
    Even I will carry, and will deliver you. [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2008, 8:04am EDT
    by Miranda

  • The Old Fisherman

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    Our house was directly across the street from the clinic entrance of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. We lived downstairs and rented the upstairs rooms to out patients at the clinic.

    One summer evening as I was fixing supper, there was a knock at the door. I opened it [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2008, 8:04am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Psalm 139:17-19 (King James Version)

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    17. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

    18. If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2008, 7:53am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Look Up

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Read Job 26:1--14

    I've lived long enough to be convinced that suffering is not an enemy. It seems strange to put it this way, but the truth is, suffering is a friend. Not until we acknowledge that will we glean its benefits. Job is [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2008, 7:50am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Harsh But Realistic

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    by Charles R. Swindoll

    Read Job 21:23--33

    While speaking the truth Job left the defense of his own character in the Lord's hands. He was firm and deliberate, but he remained in control. I repeat, I understand what it's like to be unjustly maligned. I have been accused [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2008, 5:38am EDT
    by Miranda

  • Speaking Words of Encouragement of Hope

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    And let us consider how we may spur one another ontoward love and good deeds.~~ Hebrews 10:24 NIV ~~

    The words that we speak have the power to do great good or great harm. If we speak words of encouragement and hope, we can lift others up. And that's [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2008, 8:17pm EDT
    by Miranda
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