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God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December. –James M. Barrie

Q: What do you call a non-churchgoer? A: A Seventh-Day Absentist

Matthew 19: 13-22 13 Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as…

[13] Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. [14] But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. [15] And he laid his hands on them,…

“To actively pray for spouses, survivors, and friends of Alzheimer’s.” –from Beliefnet member NOMINISTER Add your prayers now

Welcome to Nancy Guthrie’s guided journal “Hoping for Something Better,” which she based on her book of the same title (Tyndale 2007). New journal entries will appear in your profile Monday-Saturday for 6 weeks. If you missed any so far, stay subscribed to this feed and you can begin when it starts over. Be sure…

What you don’t see with your eyes, don’t witness with your mouth. –Jewish proverb

How often do married couples forgive, only to discover that the issue of contention arises anew when a different fight takes place? “This is just like the time you insulted my mother!” “I thought you forgave me for that!” “I did,” replies the other, but realizes that the resentment was never gone, just simmering, awaiting…

Do your utmost to guard your heart, for out of it comes life. –Walter Hilton

I observe the Buddha’s treasury of light producing all oceans of lights: Whether sage or ordinary mortal, animate or inanimate being, none are not endowed with this body of light and openly demonstrating the function of this light. Root and branches are completely included, withdrawal and expansiveness are uninhibited, self-help and helping others are inexhaustible.…

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