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Month: October 1998

A Thankful Heart

Sunday, October 11, 1998 Elaine Sutcliffe

Look around you and take notice of all that you observe. What are you truly thankful for? I give thanks to the Lord for the air that we breathe, the sun, the stars that shine in the night sky, the … Read more

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Fear Not

Saturday, October 10, 1998 Kimberley Dubard

What was the first thing the angel said to Mary and to Joseph? "Fear not…" (Luke 1:30; Matthew 1:20) What was the first thing the angel said to the shepherds in the fields? "Fear not…" (Luke 2:10) What was the … Read more

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Seeker And Searcher

Friday, October 9, 1998 Kenn Stright

From the journal of a "seeker and searcher" in my congregation: "Ken also said that maybe God is searching for me more than I am searching for God. "Yes! "I needed to be reminded of that! God knows where this … Read more

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When You Worry

Thursday, October 8, 1998 Kimberley Dubard

Have you been struggling and planning, worrying and sweating, crying and running at a furious pace, trying to move that mountain by yourself again? God asks that you "cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you" (1 … Read more

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Will My Cat Remember Me?

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Mary Daniel

An early spring transfer to another city in another province thousands of miles from home, necessitated a family's separation until the end of school. The father of the family was a new pastor whom I met through the Daily devotional. … Read more

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L I V E

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Ross MacKay

L I V E — four letters that we all know the meaning of. We are very much alive today, and we are glad we are alive. We want to keep on living. But there is such a thing as … Read more

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Not Ability But Availability

Monday, October 5, 1998 Kathleen Ageton

I have been in a holding pattern for many months now, like an airplane that's awaiting the okay to take off. The only trouble is that I don't know where I'm supposed to go or what I'm supposed to do … Read more

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When The Word Is Heard

Sunday, October 4, 1998 Kenn Stright

Preachers preach and often have very little feedback and/or comment. I have been 'peeking' at my ministry through the eyes of one of my church family. Recently she wrote: "Of course, last Sunday's sermon was about healing of body, mind … Read more

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If You Believe In Prayer

Saturday, October 3, 1998 Mary Daniel

Sometimes, some of us reach a point in our lives when we leave the structured church. Our reasons are many and varied, personal and private, or perhaps for some, it is a public issue. The fact remains we either leave, … Read more

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A Job Application

Friday, October 2, 1998 Chris Gill

I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I am the only one that has even done this job successfully. I … Read more

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Proverbs 9:10 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (NIV)5

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Psalm 55:22a – Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. (ESV)

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Measure not men by Sundays, without regarding what they do all the week after. – Thomas Fuller6

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