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Author: Mary Jane Hanson

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

God Makes Us New

Sunday, May 16, 1999 Mary Jane Hanson

Have you ever let candle wax build up on anything for a long time? I tried cleaning up a large build-up of wax from my candle extinguisher. It was easy to let the wax build up, just like it is … Read more

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Christian Family Sunday

Sunday, May 9, 1999 Mary Jane Hanson

At Christmas, I made a card on the computer to give to my sister-in-law and niece. The greeting read: "Merry Christmas from the classiest branch of the family tree!" A Christmas tree branch with four ornaments (one for each of … Read more

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Fair Play

Thursday, April 22, 1999 Mary Jane Hanson

Our son plays Spuds basketball (co-ed ages 6-9). Two weeks ago at a basketball game, my son's team was playing against opposition which had only six players. It was obvious that the other team was at a disadvantage. By half … Read more

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God's Plans

Tuesday, March 23, 1999 Mary Jane Hanson

Last spring I found myself continuing to be employed in a job that I no longer enjoyed. I struggled to accept God's will which seemed that I should stay in my present work. I was becoming increasingly desperate. One night … Read more

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Upside Down

Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Mary Jane Hanson

I pray for God's guidance. I continue to be frustrated in my career. I sit silently and ask God to speak to me. Later that evening I take out a counted cross-stitch picture I started months before and laid aside. … Read more

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Today's Verse

Job 37:5-6 – God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, "Fall on the earth," and to the rain shower, "Be a mighty downpour." (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

Jeremiah 1:5a – Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. (NIV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Matthew 23:29-39
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Acts 13-14
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Kings 5; Galatians 1:1-10
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Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a lion. Just turn the Bible loose. It will defend itself. – Charles H. Spurgeon6

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