Experience has taught me that the Shepherd is far more willing to show his sheep the path than the sheep are to follow. He is endlessly merciful, patient, tender, and loving. –Elisabeth Elliot

Blessed art Thou, Lord our God, King of the universe who brings forth bread from the earth. Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz. source: Traditional Jewish Prayer

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Matthew 24:15-31 15 “So when you see the desolating sacrilege standing in the holy place, as was spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), 16 then those in Judea must flee to the mountains; 17 the one on the housetop must not go down to take what is in the house; 18…

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