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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Say No To Self-Help

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD November 15, 2007 READ: Jeremiah 17:1-8 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped. —Psalm 28:7 Early in my editorial career in religious publishing, I was responsible for a line of books referred to as “self-help.” The label troubled me... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Losing A Friend

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD November 14, 2007 READ: Lamentations 3:19-29 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. —Lamentations 3:22 When London’s red double-decker Routemaster buses were withdrawn from regular service in December 2005, many people felt they had... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Uncommon Beauty

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD November 12, 2007 READ: 1 Peter 2:9-17 The Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. —Psalm 149:4 For some folks, the word holiness conjures up images of stuffy prudes—people who are “good” in the worst sense of the word, with sullen and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Are You A Tunnel?

Here’s the million dollar question. When someone hurts you, does that hurt pass through your life like a tunnel of forgiveness or does bitterness permeate your life, sticking like a wall of hurt, anger and bitterness? Jesus wants us to be a tunnel of forgiveness towards those who hurt us. Jesus is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 9, 2007

The Great Pandemic

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD November 9, 2007 READ: Numbers 21:1-9 Even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. —John 3:14-15 In March 1918, Albert Gitchell, an Army cook at Fort Riley, Kansas, was diagnosed with the flu. Before the year... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Better Yet

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD November 6, 2007 READ: Philippians 1:19-26 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21 Sir Francis Bacon said, “I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death.” Woody Allen said, “I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

Plain And Simple

I have had a relationship with Jesus Christ since I was five. Now, at the age of thirty I have learned so many things, but I still want to know Jesus much more. Jesus wants His children to come to Him plainly and simply, just as we are. Sunday is the fiftieth anniversary of my stepfather's church.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 2, 2007

Messed Up Lady!

Last night's Bible Study was awesome! It was about showing the Lord's love to people and geniunely caring for who they are, without judgement or criticism. I want to be a person who geniunely loves and accepts others for who they are. Our sinful nature makes this hard to do on our own. I am so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 1, 2007

Exploring Ephesians!

I just listened to Ephesians! Ephesians is a very encouraging chapter. What a terrific way to start the day, by hearing about reminders of the Lord's faithfulness, plans and promises! Thanks for visiting! The Lord loves you! Have a great day! Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

I Don’t Feel Like It

TODAY'S OUR DAILY BREAD October 28, 2007 READ: Matthew 21:28-32 He answered and said, “I will not,” but afterward he regretted it and went. —Matthew 21:29 Have you ever faced an unwanted chore and felt as if it were the last thing on earth you wanted to do? Mowing the lawn, doing the wash, cleaning... Sign in to see full entry.

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