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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

Matthew 5:11-12 – Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

Isaiah 12:3 – With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (NRSV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Exodus 23:1-9
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Numbers 29-32
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Samuel 24; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
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Today's Thought

When you are ready to stop bargaining, He will lead you to a place of peace and blessings. – Author Unknown6

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