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Author: Jane McLaren

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Persecution On The Job

Friday, January 10, 1997 Jane McLaren

My co-workers are good people but they are a closed group who do not readily accept newcomers. Enter a newcomer, namely, me. Since I took the job, two years ago, I have been watched, judged, lied about, threatened. It is … Read more

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Conform …Or Else

Friday, December 6, 1996 Jane McLaren

Did you ever listen to the children in the school yard? "If you won't do it my way I won't let you play!" Did you ever listen to the adults at work in an office building? "Welcome to our company. … Read more

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Your What?

Tuesday, October 29, 1996 Jane McLaren

"I told him to stop! It made no difference. He said it was my fault. I must have done something…" The pain was so real you felt you could reach out and touch the jagged edges of the wound. Then … Read more

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The Perfect Frames

Monday, October 21, 1996 Jane McLaren

When choosing new eyeglass frames I'm always amazed at how many frames look like they will be a perfect match for my face and turn out to be terrible! Then, just when I am beginning to despair, I find that … Read more

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Fast Forward

Saturday, October 12, 1996 Jane McLaren

When my nephew underwent major heart surgery at the age of one I found myself wishing that God had made life like a VCR so I could fastforward through the day and see if he survived. If all was well … Read more

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Fallen Faith

Tuesday, October 1, 1996 Jane McLaren

She walked out on the stage before 40 children, proudly carrying a small child's chair. After twirling in circles she placed the chair centre stage and with great bravissimo announced "I have faith that this chair will hold me." Then, … Read more

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Psalm 121:1-2 – I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (NIV)5

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Malachi 3:6a – For I the Lord do not change. (NRSV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Exodus 12:29-51
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: 1 Chronicles 25-29
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a; 1 Corinthians 3:1-15
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No one is safe by his own strength, but he is safe by the grace and mercy of God. – St. Cyprian6

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