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Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Best Mum

Today's Our Daily Bread May 11, 2008 READ: Prov. 31:10-12,28-31 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. —Proverbs 31:28 On Mother’s Day, 2007, British national television ran an intriguing story. Peggy Bush’s daughter had died, so Peggy absorbed the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Father Knows Best

This post will be a bit different than usual. I was talking with Mom about how glad I am that God always knows what's best for us, far better than we ever could. She pointed out that we just don't pay attention. What do you think? Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 2, 2008

No Good Deed

Today's Our Daily Bread May 2, 2008 READ: 1 Samuel 25:32-39 Blessed be the Lord, who has pleaded the cause of my reproach. —1 Samuel 25:39 Playwright and US Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce (1903–1987) once said, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Sadly, it sometimes seems as if this aphorism is true.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

He's Waiting

Today's Our Daily Bread May 1, 2008 READ: Psalm 34:1-15 I sought the Lord, and He heard me. —Psalm 34:4 Jane Welsh, secretary to Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881), married him and devoted her life to him and his work. He loved her deeply but was so busy with his writing and speaking that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Just The Way You Are!

I thought I'd write about some thoughts I had today. God has been so good and faithful to me. He has used even my hardest times for His special and terrific plans for my life. I wouldn't choose to have things any othe r way. God loves you, just the way you are! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Respect

Today's Our Daily Bread April 26, 2008 READ: Esther 1:1-5,9-12 You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned him with glory and honor. —Psalm 8:5 In 1967, American vocalist Aretha Franklin topped the charts with her hit single "Respect." The song became an inspirational... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Driven By Gratitude

Today's Our Daily Bread April 23, 2008 READ: Acts 20:22-24 Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. —1 Corinthians 15:58 What's the greatest novel ever written? Many readers would vote for Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Imperfect Gifts

Today's Our Daily Bread April 17, 2008 READ: James 1:2-18 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. —James 1:17 When I was a child, I wondered why I had to thank God for food I didn't want to eat. In my immature mind, gratitude was a response to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Defining Moment

Today's Our Daily Bread April 16, 2008 READ: Genesis 50:15-21 You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good... to save many people alive. —Genesis 50:20 One year ago, people around the world were stunned by a shooting rampage that left 32 victims dead on the campus of Virginia Tech... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

When In Doubt

Today's Our Daily Bread April 14, 2008 READ: Matthew 11:1-6 Are you the Coming One, or do we look for another? —Matthew 11:3 John the Baptist was languishing in prison and questioning his faith. He may well have wondered: Is Jesus the Messiah? Is His word true? Have I believed and labored in vain... Sign in to see full entry.

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