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Month: October 2000

Who Wants To Be A Christian? (Is That Your Final Answer?)

Tuesday, October 31, 2000 Dee Renaud

I've recently started watching the popular TV series, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" I like to see if I can answer the questions, and it's always interesting to watch the contestants to see whether they'll risk the money or … Read more

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How Much Have You Contributed?

Monday, October 30, 2000 Mary Daniel

Recently, I received a statement of my contributions to our national pension plan, which stated that should my earnings continue at the level at which they have since I was 18, I could receive a retirement pension of $170.59. If … Read more

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Simon Gobble Up

Sunday, October 29, 2000 Lynne Phipps

Our dog Simon loved food. He would eat almost anything! One time he consumed a whole pound of cooked bacon — our supper. A loaf of bread, a chocolate cake that wasn't even for his birthday, plus all the candles … Read more

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And The Skies Are Not Cloudy All Day

Saturday, October 28, 2000 Mary Daniel

When I was little, one of our favourite songs, especially around the campfire, was Home on the Range. Even when one couldn't remember each verse, cups of cocoa or coffee in hand, bodies swaying, the words of the chorus were … Read more

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A Perfect Lie

Friday, October 27, 2000 Liz Birnie

I was playing golf and hit a really terrible shot off the tee. It appeared to roll off into some bushes below the tee, and the threesome I was with immediately set off to help me locate it. The morning … Read more

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The Generosity Of Receiving

Thursday, October 26, 2000 Lynne Phipps

A friend of mine is quite elderly and frail. In the past he has always been a dynamic man and enjoyed giving generously to others. Now, however, since experiencing three minor strokes plus the death of his wife a month … Read more

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Glorious Ending

Wednesday, October 25, 2000 John Hake

When Robert Schuller was a little boy, he studied piano. His mother was his teacher. When it came time for recital, his mother made him go over the conclusion again and again. He had to get it down perfectly! "Keep … Read more

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Where Is Your Battle And Who Is Your Ally?

Tuesday, October 24, 2000 Chad Janey

For the past couple of days I have really been struggling to "keep my spirits up". There have been some things happening in my life that have really been quite frustrating. Things which I cannot control and over which I … Read more

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Drive Defensively, Live Defensively

Monday, October 23, 2000 Dee Renaud

I was recently involved in a minor fender-bender — fortunately there was very little damage to either vehicle and there were no injuries. However, although the other driver carelessly pulled in front of me, I was charged with careless driving. … Read more

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A Dog By Any Other Name

Sunday, October 22, 2000 Dee Renaud

About three years ago, our daughter, who had recently returned home from university and was living in the new apartment we had fixed up for her in our basement, asked if she could bring a dog home. We already had … Read more

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Today's Verse

Proverbs 15:23 – A man finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word! (NIV)5

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Ephesians 2:5b – It is only by God's grace that you have been saved! (NLT)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Hebrews 12:12-24
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 25-28
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 16:1-17:4; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
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The knowledge of Christ's love for us should cause us to love Him in such a way that it is demonstrated in our attitude, conduct, and commitment to serve God. Spiritual maturity is marked by spiritual knowledge being put into action. – Edward Bedore6

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