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Author: Barbara MacDonald

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Perseverance

Saturday, June 3, 2000 Barbara MacDonald

(In this day of high cholesterol, diets, and diabetics, can you imagine a successful Fancy Dessert Tea? Well, we had it, and it was well attended by our members and all the friends we have made in the community who … Read more

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All Your Troubles

Sunday, July 5, 1998 Barbara MacDonald

An elder was finding crumpled-up pieces of paper in the same rear pew after Sunday morning worship services. They each contained pencilled words, like a grocery list; i.e., Clara – ill; Lester – job; rent. He watched, and discovered that … Read more

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Philippians 2:1-2 – If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

Isaiah 44:21b – You will not be forgotten by me. (ESV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 1 Coninthians 1:18-24
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  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Samuel 7:3-8:22; 1 Corinthians 4:14-21
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The trouble with nearly everybody who prays is that he says "Amen" and runs away before God has a chance to reply. Listening to God is far more important than giving Him your ideas. – Frank Laubach6

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