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Author: Vena Poole

(deceased)

The Prayer ChainPodcast

Monday, July 7, 2014 Vena Poole

During my growing-up years, Christianity was an integral part of my lifestyle. Very soon after I met the young man who was to become my husband, I was taken to his family home to be introduced to his loved ones. I quickly learned that the … Read more

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Simply Trust HimPodcast

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Vena Poole

I remember well one day when my husband and I were travelling up the inside passage on the west coast of Canada from Vancouver towards the border of Alaska, and my husband discovered that our boat could sail only forward. Try as he might … Read more

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The King Of KingsPodcast

Saturday, December 28, 2013 Vena Poole

Whenever I hear of the description "wise men" given to the magi, I immediately think of a very elderly Christian gentleman who attended my church and who had printed in large letters on his small suitcase the words, "Wise men are still … Read more

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A Tsimshian WeddingPodcast

Sunday, February 10, 2013 Vena Poole

I remember, as if it were yesterday, attending a Tsimshian wedding. Many years ago, my husband and I travelled up the west coast of Canada, to share the wonderful message of the gospel of the living Christ. For our financial support, we … Read more

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Kindness, Gentleness, And ForgivenessPodcast

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Vena Poole

As Christians, what a tremendous challenge is presented to us in the prayer which our Lord taught the listeners of His day. We sometimes repeat the Lord's Prayer so glibly, without fully considering the responsibilities of our words or … Read more

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Standing At The ReadyPodcast

Sunday, September 16, 2012 Vena Poole

God gave very careful instructions to His people when they were about to leave Egypt, not only how to identify themselves as children of the living God by the blood of the lamb daubed over the door posts, but also … Read more

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Time, Our Most Precious CommodityPodcast

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Vena Poole

When I was a new Christian, I was so enthralled with the singing of the congregation, their beautiful harmony, and their enthusiasm, that I did not even comprehend the meaning of the words, until one day, the congregation sang that … Read more

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Faith's Stepping StonesPodcast

Sunday, July 22, 2012 Vena Poole

When Saul looked at the outward appearance of David, he immediately doubted his ability to fight the massive soldier. This attitude did not dampen David's enthusiasm. He related his personal experiences with a powerful God Who enabled him to overcome … Read more

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Oh, Those Lost Opportunities!Podcast

Thursday, July 5, 2012 Vena Poole

My work and my living accommodation were both in the same building — thus my little boxer dog was usually at my feet under the desk. But she was getting restless, and I realized that it was time to take … Read more

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Shadows Of Our LampPodcast

Saturday, June 2, 2012 Vena Poole

It was towards the end of the day, and the children were at last in bed and asleep after a day of racing here and there, and swimming in the lake. The two dogs from two families, stretched out in … Read more

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Today's Verse

Isaiah 46:4 – [The Lord says,] "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

2 Corinthians 1:20 – For no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ. And so through him the Amen is spoken by us to the glory of God. (NIV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Psalm 121
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Numbers 17-20
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Samuel 2; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
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I clearly recognize that all good is in God alone, and that in me, without Divine Grace, there is nothing but deficiency... The one sole thing in myself in which I glory, is that I see in myself nothing in which I can glory. – Catherine of Genoa6

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