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Author: Laurie Wright

Red Rock, Ontario, Canada

Such A Little Gift

Friday, December 25, 1998 Laurie Wright

It was just a tiny thing, a small knit stocking with a piece of felt "holly" sewn to the cuff and a safety pin on the back for attaching it to a coat. The two foreign students who were worshipping … Read more

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Count Your Blessings

Thursday, November 26, 1998 Laurie Wright

There is much in our world, which causes us to be anxious. Natural disasters such as droughts, earthquakes, and flooding can be as devastating as the warfare, terrorist bombings and other abuses we inflict upon others and ourselves. Less violent … Read more

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Lessons From A Backyard Feeder: Confidence

Sunday, September 14, 1997Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Laurie Wright

A family of chipmunks had taken up residence in a hole near the base of the main feeding tray. They seem to enjoy having their food supply on their doorstep. Last summer, while watching a chipmunk dart in and out … Read more

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Lessons From A Backyard Feeder: Safe Haven

Saturday, September 13, 1997 Laurie Wright

For over twenty years, birds and other creatures have been coming to the feeders in our back yard. Most of the time, we simply enjoy their amusing antics, but every so often, they have a lesson to teach to us. … Read more

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Lessons From A Backyard Feeder: Faithfulness

Friday, September 12, 1997 Laurie Wright

For over twenty years, birds and other creatures have been coming to the feeders in our back yard. Most of the time, we simply enjoy their amusing antics, but every so often, they have a lesson to teach to us. … Read more

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Lessons From A Backyard Feeder: Trust

Thursday, September 11, 1997 Laurie Wright

For over twenty years, birds and other creatures have been coming to the feeders in our back yard. Most of the time, we simply enjoy their amusing antics, but every so often, they have a lesson to teach to us. … Read more

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Lessons From A Backyard Feeder: A Good Example

Wednesday, September 10, 1997 Laurie Wright

For over twenty years, birds and other creatures have been coming to the feeders in our back yard. Most of the time, we simply enjoy their amusing antics, but every so often, they have a lesson to teach to us. … Read more

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Today's Verse

Psalm 40:8 – I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. (NIV)5

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Isaiah 40:10a – See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power… (NIV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Psalm 98
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Hebrews 11-13
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 15; 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
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The winds of God are always blowing, but you must set the sails. – François Fénelon6

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