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Author: Mary Whitson

Fenwick, Ontario, Canada

No Room In The Inn

Monday, December 17, 2001 Mary Whitson

Mary brought her son into the world in a stable "because there was no room for them in the inn." Over the years we have glamourized that stable and made it into a holy shrine. We have done this because … Read more

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What Do We Do With This Baby?

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 Mary Whitson

It is a very wet and windy day near the end of October. I have just finished the draft of the Christmas Eve service and bulletin. You may think me mad for having this done so far ahead. I do … Read more

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Here I Am, Lord

Monday, August 27, 2001 Mary Whitson

It has been a very long time — almost three years — since I have written for the Daily. I have been through a "spot of bother", have moved and have begun a new ministry with two new congregations. I … Read more

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Rainbow: Promise With Peace

Saturday, August 4, 2001 Mary Whitson

Recently it was time for my six-month check-up with the dentist. To have this check-up I must travel many miles. Why? Because I have a hereditary gum condition that is very rare, and treatment for it is only experimental. Trips … Read more

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On Eagles' Wings

Sunday, August 29, 1999 Mary Whitson

Living in Northern Ontario, I had occasion about a week ago, to travel even further north to a meeting. The day was warm, sometimes overcast, sometimes brilliantly sunny. Since I was not driving, I was in the passenger side of … 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

Today's Daily Manna

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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